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Katsaros Tirnavou Tsipouro
Grappa/Marc — Larissa, Thessaly, Greece
Reviewed
October 4, 2019 (edited July 15, 2022)
Nose: Mild ethanol sweetness with light aromas of grape pomace. A slightly earthy aromatic note that is vaguely reminiscent of fennel. Over time the nose gains more sweetness and a note akin to acacia honey.
Palate: Sweet ethanol on the arrival. It’s clean and not unlike vodka but with an elusive floral/fruit character instead of vodka’s typical almost-but-not-quite vanilla taste. The texture is neutral veering towards slight oiliness.
Finish: Short. Faintly fruity sweet in the aftertaste.
This is something like grappa, but more neutral, like a blend of grappa or grape eau-de-vie and a good potato vodka. It's superior to any raki or arak I've tasted and while it's enjoyable neat I liked it better very cold and on the rocks. It also makes a pleasant mixer and works very well with cola.
Katsaros also make a lightly anise flavoured version and a regular ouzo
“Good” : 83/100 (3.5 stars)
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