The Arak is distilled from purified grape alcohol with the addition of these anise seeds in a small alambic pot still. inally comes the secret of our baked clay jars: the triple distilled Arak has a sharp flavour that is blunted by maturation in clay jars. These jars have been hand crafted in the small town of Beit Shabab for more than 2000 years. They are fired for months to get the required porosity, which allows the Arak to “breath”, slowly incorporating the distillate molecules, micro oxidation and let the undesired oils evaporate. After at least a year of aging, we are left with only 70% of the original quantity through evaporation satisfying the “thirst of the Angels”, and resulting in the nectar Arak Zumot.
Tasting Notes
Smooth on the palate slight sweetness, with a delicate scent of the quality aniseed.
Food Pairing
Served best with Arabic and Mediterranean cuisines such as Mezze, Mixed Grill and any fish dish.
Distilled three times and aged in clay jugs, It is smooth on the palate, with a delicate scent of the quality aniseed with a slight sweet and refreshing finish. It is a pure delight and a gem to drink if you are an anise-lover.
Food Pairing
Recommended to drink alone as an aperitivo, or with an accompaniment of classic mezzes and barbecued meats and garlic flavored dishes.
Distilled three times and aged in clay jugs, It is smooth on the palate, with a delicate scent of the quality aniseed with a slight sweet and refreshing finish. It is a pure delight and a gem to drink if you are an anise-lover.
Food Pairing
Recommended to drink alone as an aperitivo, or with an accompaniment of classic mezzes and barbecued meats and garlic flavored dishes.
Distilled three times in copper stills and aged in traditional clay amphorae pots, It is smooth on the palate, with a delicate scent of the quality aniseed with a slight sweetly and refreshing finish.
Food Pairing
Recommended to drink alone as an aperitivo, or with an accompaniment of classic mezzes and barbecued meats.
Arak Ramallah is one of the most historic and full-flavored examples of this traditional category today; tastes like history! Arak is best served ice cold: 2 parts water to 1 park Arak.
Tasting Notes
Palate-cleansing, cool, refreshing and smooth; tasting of licorice with a hint of peppermint.
The outstanding example of arak, Lebanon's national drink, is made with the finest grape alcohol, to which aniseed from the Al Heenah area of Mount Hermon (considered the finest aniseed in the world) is added. The spirit is distilled to release the purest arak, which is then aged for two years in clay jars. Served with water and ice.
