Skinos Mastiha Spirit (70cl, 30%)

A Greek spirit made from mastiha, the resin of the mastic tree, which grows only on the island of Chios. It is bottled at 30% abv in a 70cl bottle. The resin is first infused in alcohol, left to macerate and then distilled in a copper pot still. Sugar syrup and water are added afterwards to bring it to strength. It is made by true distillation of the resin rather than simple maceration. The nose is sweet and fragrant with a strong note of resin. The palate shows carrot, cucumber, mint and celery, and it ends balsamic. It suits after dinner, served over ice as an aperitif, or in cocktails.