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Brandy Journey · Greece & Cyprus

Crete

Clear Raki from the Copper Still

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On Crete, Raki is called Tsikoudia, a clear pomace brandy made without anise. It's distilled in autumn in the Kazani, the copper still, and accompanies every round of Mezedes.

1Region & HistoryRaki Without Anise2Fruit & Raw MaterialPomace from Crete3Mash & FermentationFermentation in the Barrel4DistillationThe Copper Still5Maturation & StorageClear Stays Clear6Spirit StyleTsikoudia and Zivania7TastingClear and Bold8Food & TraditionRaki and Mezedes
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