Leyla Artisanal Arak 750ml
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About this bottle
Leyla Artisanal Arak is an anise spirit made in California by the Joudi family, and the first arak distilled in the state. The recipe comes from Tony Joudi, who learned to make arak from unsold grapes on his family's vineyard in Syria and passed it to his sons, who named the brand after their mother. It's distilled in small batches from grapes and aniseed with no additives and bottled at 53% ABV. Expect a clean, intense aniseed nose, a dry palate of licorice over the grape spirit, and a long, cooling finish. For anyone who grew up with arak on the table, and anyone ready to learn why it belongs beside a mezze spread.
How to drink Leyla Artisanal Arak
Do it the Levantine way: one part arak to two parts cold water in a small glass, with ice added last so the anise doesn't turn waxy. Serve it alongside mezze, grilled meats or anything bright with garlic and lemon.
Specs
Arak106 proof · California
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Questions about this bottle
How do you serve arak?
Pour one part arak into a small glass, add about two parts cold water, then add ice last. It is traditionally sipped slowly with food rather than taken neat.
Why does arak turn white when water is added?
The anise oils dissolve in the high-proof spirit but come out of solution as water lowers the strength, turning the drink milky white.
Where is Leyla Arak made?
In California, from a family recipe Tony Joudi learned on his family's vineyard in Syria. The brand describes it as the first arak distilled in California.
How strong is Leyla Artisanal Arak?
It is bottled at 53% ABV, which is 106 proof.
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