Askalon Arak (750ml)
SKU: ARAK-0001
- Kosher for Passover
- $5 flat delivery in Crown Heights
- Pickup welcome at 511 Empire Blvd
Askalon Arak is the classic Israeli arak from Askalon Winery — since 1925, distilled from grape and anise, bottled at 40 percent. The lion-crest label is a fixture on Israeli tables from Purim to Shabbos afternoon.
Mood: Bright, traditional, ceremonial.
Sommelier’s note
“A clean, bright arak — sharp anise, clean grape spirit underneath, no rough edges. Pours milky white the second water hits.”
Tasting notes
Sharp anise and licorice lift the nose, with a light spice underneath. Clean and bright — anise leads, warm spirit carries the middle, a soft grape sweetness lingers. Long, clean, dry — the licorice echo stays with you.
Pairing
Pour one part arak to two parts ice water. Perfect alongside mezze, grilled lamb, spicy salatim, or as the toast at a Shabbos kiddush.
Details
| Producer | Askalon Winery |
|---|---|
| Country | Israel |
| Varietal | Arak |
| Style | Arak, Traditional Anise Spirit |
| Alcohol | 40% |
| Bottle size | 750ml |
| Mevushal | N/A |
| Kosher for Passover | Yes |