Ouzo 12, the most famous drink in Greece, is made from only the finest seeds and herbs, mixed according to a secret recipe. This double-distilled ouzo takes its name at Kaloyanni’s distillery from cask no. 12 in 1880. Ouzo 12 has a fresh, rich and exquisite taste with notes of lemon, anise and flowers followed by a clean, slightly sweet finish of anise and lemon.
Ouzo is a liqueur with a Greek anise flavor. It is usually consumed as an after-dinner drink. ouzo has a strong, distinct taste and aroma and is usually served with water and ice.
Ouzo is made from distilled alcohol flavored with anise, fennel and other herbs and spices. The exact recipe for ouzo is a closely guarded secret known only to the master distiller.
The name Ouzo comes from the Turkish word üzüm, meaning grape. Ouzo was first produced on the island of Lesbos in the early 19th century. Ouzo quickly became popular all over Greece and today it is one of the most iconic Greek drinks.
A classic Greek anise liqueur originally produced by the Kaloynannis brothers. Legend has it that these brothers made a ton of different Ouzo recipes and found the one in Barrel Number 12 to be the best, hence the name.
