Tsipouro
Taste Atlas: Five Greek alcohol drinks among the top 79 in the world – Rave reviews for Tsikoudia
At the top of the list is Speyside Scotch – What positions do tsikoudia, tsipouro, Metaxa brandy, zivania & ouzo hold?
The best taverns to grab an ouzo with meze in Athens
Traditional meeting places with quality seafood, ouzo, and tsipouro
Exports of Greek spirits rise
More ouzo, tsipouro and raki produced by Greek distilleries than ever before went to consumers outside Greece in 2022, as a historic record was set in exports of Greek alcoholic beverages.
Exports were higher in value and quantity not only compared to 2021 but also to 2019, the last year before the outbreak of the pandemic.
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Greek spirits winning over local, international markets
The Greek distillery industry is brimming with optimism as Greek beverages are gaining an increasing foothold domestically and abroad. From 2019 to 2022, exports rose 22%, spearheaded by ouzo.
Greece loses fight over lower taxes for locally brewed spirits
Greece lost a fight to set a lower excise tax on two traditional spirits tsipouro and tsikoudia versus imported products after Europe's top court on Thursday backed the European Commission's view that such preferential treatment would breach EU laws.
Illegal tsipouro distillery discovered in Fthiotida
An illegal distillery has been discovered in Fthiotida, central Greece, the Financial Crimes Squad (SDOE) said Tuesday. The distillery, which produced the grape-based tsipouro spirit, was located in a warehouse. Some 1,700 liters of tsipouro were seized at the site.
Officers also arrested the local owner of the distillery and two Albanian men who were working there.
Syrrako & Kalarrytes: The eagle nests of Epirus!
The foot of Mt. Peristeri (or Lakmon), at 1,200 meters above sea level, is the location of these two traditional villages – facing each other as if defying gravity. Built by expert stone masons, they appear to compete in terms of history and natural beauty.
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Greeks turn to cheap, traditional spirits
Traditional Greek spirits like raki, ouzo and tsipouro are attracting more drinkers in Greece as they are more affordable for those struggling financially due to the crisis, according to recent research which found that the cheaper spirits have also become the preferred drink among those suffering from alcoholism.
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Clean Monday: A perfect day for delectable Greek delicacies (photos)
Threat to raki and tsipouro tax status
Tsipouro and raki producers risk losing their favorable tax status if Greece loses its battle at the European Court of Justice, following a referral on Wednesday by the European Commission.
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