There is a saying in Lebanon, “the better the wine, the better the arak.” That’s why we take special care to select the finest plump Obeïdi grapes that are grown extensively in the Beqaa. The grapes are harvested by hand in September, then mechanically crushed and pressed to obtain the best Obeïdi juice.
At Massaya in Lebanon, the fermented juice of native white grapes is triple-distilled in a traditional pot still. On the third still run, the spirit is infused with fresh, organic green anise seeds from Mount Hermon. The arak (106 proof) is aged in clay amphorae for 18 months, making a smooth, deeply flavorful spirit best diluted with two parts water.
Bottle Size: 750mL
ABV: 50%
