Roots Mastiha Liqueur

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (2 ratings)

alc./vol: 28%

Proof: 56°

Vintage: Non-vintage

Aged: Unaged

Product of: Product of Greece Greece

A modern presentation of a traditional Greek liqueur. Roots Mastiha is flavoured with mastic, a semi-transparent resinous sap gathered from the evergreen Lentisk bush. While the shrub grows elsewhere in the Mediterranean it only sheds resinous 'tears' on the tiny Greek island of Chios.

Review and Tasting


Sampled on 08/07/2013

Appearance:

Crystal clear.

Aroma:

Clean, pronounced mastic with hints of pine sap and very faint desiccated coconut.

Taste:

Syrupy and clean with minty, pine and aniseed cleansing freshness.

Aftertaste:

Lingering spearmint-like freshness.

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Product Information

Barcode UPC: 5203156008691
Bottle Size: 700 ml
Closure: Natural cork stopper

More about Roots Mastiha

Produced by: N.G. Callicounis SA
Owned by: Roots Spirits Ltd
UK distribution by: Spirit Cartel
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