Tsikoudia

Tsikoudia is a traditional alcoholic beverage and pomace brandy from the Greek island of Crete. It contains 40% to 65% alcohol by volume (ABV). Tsikoudia is made by distilling pomace (the residue of pressed grapes left after winemaking). The pomace ferments for approximately six weeks in sealed barrels, ensuring the natural sugars are converted into alcohol. The resulting mixture is then distilled in copper stills, known locally as kazani (καζάνι). Unlike many other Mediterranean pomace spirits, tsikoudia undergoes a single distillation process, preserving the original grape aroma and flavour. This contrasts with double-distilled counterparts like tsipouro or rakı, which often incorporate additional flavourings such as anise.

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