Plomari Ouzo (75cl, 40%)

Plomari Ouzo is a Greek anise spirit from Plomari on Lesvos Island, slow-distilled in copper pot stills by the Isidoros Arvanitis distillery, founded in 1894. Each batch undergoes a nine-hour distillation, with only the central heart cut retained. The botanical recipe centres on aniseed from Lisvori, supported by fennel from northern Evia, Chios mastic, local mineral salts and a guarded blend of additional herbs. The nose brings bright anise, toasted licorice, fennel seed, lemon peel and gentle floral notes. The palate is sweetish and herbal, with aniseed building through the mid-palate alongside citrus and fennel. The finish is medium in length, with lingering anise and a faint mineral quality.