Arak
Arak de Kefraya
Château Kefraya
TASTING NOTES
APPEARANCE
Crystal clear, transforming to an opaque milky white when diluted with water due to the natural oils released from anise.
NOSE
Clean and expressive aromas of fresh green anise, supported by subtle herbal notes and a pure grape-spirit backbone.
PALATE
Dry, smooth and focused, with concentrated anise flavour, gentle warmth and excellent balance from repeated distillation.
SERVING & PAIRING
Traditionally served with Lebanese mezze such as hummus, baba ghanoush, labneh, olives and pickles, and pairs beautifully with grilled meats, seafood and salty cheeses.
SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCER
Château Kefraya
BRAND
Château Kefraya
COUNTRY
Lebanon
REGION
Bekaa Valley
TYPE
Arak
ABV
53.1%
FORMAT
750ml
UNITS PER CASE
12
BACKGROUND
Arak de Kefraya is a traditional Lebanese white spirit distilled four times using the Armagnac method across three different traditional copper stills. The third distillation takes place in a Charentais still in the presence of fresh green anise from Syria, concentrating the aniseed aromas. The spirit is free of methanol as a result of its quadruple distillation process. Arak has been produced in the Bekaa Valley since the 11th century and is considered a pillar of Lebanese gastronomic heritage.
