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23rd Street Classic Ouzo (700ml)Renmark, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$67. 99Bottle$815.88 DozenABV: 37%A nice option for a drier-style Ouzo, this copper pot distilled spirit is lightly sweetened with cane sugar before filtering for clarity. The nose conjures dry, earthy, caraway and fennel-like aromas reminiscent of Aquavit. Flavours are medium-sweet with juicy aniseed and fennel through the mid-palate, fading with liquorice strap, hints of caraway and cleansing spirit heat. Match it with appetisers like chargrilled seafood and saganaki. 37% Alc./Vol.
- Isidoros Arvanitis Ouzo of Plomari (700ml)Lesbos, GREECE$53. 99Bottle$647.88 DozenABV: 40%
115 years ago, in Plomari a village on the southern tip of the Greek isle, Lesbos, Isidoros Arvanitis began experimenting with local ingredients in the pursuit of top quality Ouzo. Isidoros' efforts were fruitful, his Ouzo of Plomari is today exceedingly popular in Greece and is gaining fame and recognition worldwide as the rest of us catch up to the Greek philosophies of good food, good company and good drink!
- Metaxa Ouzo (700ml)$54. 99Bottle$659.88 DozenABV: 40%Other reviews... Pours clear, this louches to attractive opalescent when ice water is added. Look for a bright licorice scent and bold, mouth-filling licorice candy flavor. 88 points - www.wineenthusiast.com
- Ouzo #12 (700ml)GREECE$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenABV: 38%
First produced by the Kaloyannis brothers in 1880, this Greek Anise specialty is reputedly named after the 12th cask which always contained the best quality ouzo. As to why this was so remains a mystery…Nevertheless, the quality of Ouzo 12 is certainly not unknown and its status as the worlds No.1 has been gained through its subtle taste – created via the perfect marriage of eight different herbs and spices in traditional copper stills. Ouzo 12 is best drunk neat, on the rocks or mixed long with water, lemonade or soda.
38% alc/volTasting Notes: Clear, but turns a milky white with water. Very pure anise flavors with a dry lingering finish. Delightfully clean.
RATED: 88 points (Highly Recommended) Tasting note sourced from tastings.comsize> - Akropolis Ouzo (700ml)GREECE$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenABV: 37%
Bottled in Australia, Akropolis suits the busy bar but retains a level of quality that makes it pleasant enough to consume straight. A good value mid-priced ouzo. 37% alc/vol