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Ouzo 12

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alc./vol:
38%

Proof:
76°

Vintage:
Non-vintage

Aged:
Unaged

Closure: Screw / Stelvin cap

Categories: Ouzo, Greek ouzo

Product of: Product of Greece Greece

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The first bottled Ouzo and still the world’s bestselling brand, Ouzo 12 was first produced by the Kaloyannis brothers in 1880 at their distillery in Constantinople, now Istanbul. After experimentation they decided the blend in cask number twelve should become their house style, hence the name. Read more

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 23/11/2016

Appearance

Crystal clear. Louches with addition of water to turn milky grey-white.

Aroma

Clean fennel, liquorice and aniseed with subtle spice aromas.

Taste

Pronounced aniseed flavour with liquorice and a hint of sugar sweetness.

Aftertaste

Long finish with lingering liquorice.

More about Ouzo 12

Produced by N. Kaloyiannis Bros S.A.

Owned by Gruppo Campari

Via Franco Sacchetti 20, Sesto San Giovanni, 20099, Italy
Click to see other products by Gruppo Campari

UK distribution by Campari UK

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