Ouzo, Greece’s iconic anise-flavored spirit, is much more than a drink—it’s a cultural ritual. Enjoyed with family, friends, and plenty of mezedakia, Ouzo brings joy and togetherness. With its deep roots in Greek history and its versatility in both cuisine and medicine, Ouzo remains a symbol of Greek hospitality and tradition.
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Ouzo dominated Greek spirits exports in the first half of 2024, maintaining its leading position with Germany as the primary export market. Meanwhile, tsipouro/tsikoudia exports show strong growth, establishing themselves as a promising category. Overall, the Greek spirits industry demonstrates resilience and significant export growth, driven by the high quality and increasing global demand for these traditional beverages.
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From the mountains of Greece all the way to the mountains of regional Victoria in Australia, Macedon Distillery has formulated a unity of cultures to create authentic small batch spirits based on recipes passed down through generations of family history. The life and soul of the Mediterranean is family, friends and hospitality, and Macedon Distillery lives by this tradition.
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After recently returning from Greece, Ouzo Talk co-host Tom Skolarikis says that pent-up travel demand has led to a visible boom in early arrivals in Greece this summer – a trend that is being felt by businesses, many of whom are still looking for staff to be able to service the new early arrivals. Listen to the latest episode of the Ouzo Talk podcast.
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There is an old Greek saying “Ouzo makes the spirit” and in true Greek style,…