{"product_id":"mastic-tears-dry-mastiha-spirit-750ml","title":"Mastic Tears Dry Mastiha Spirit 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMastic Tears Dry is a Greek mastiha spirit from EVA Distillery in Mytilene, a drier expression made from mastiha distilled with the resin of mastic trees on the island of Chios, bottled at 60 proof (30% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMastic, the resin also known as Chios tears, is harvested from mastic trees grown in the south of Chios by bleeding the trees from small cuts made in the bark. EVA makes Mastic Tears from mastiha spirit from its privately owned mastic trees near Olympoi, one of Chios's mastic villages. To make the Dry, agricultural grain alcohol is distilled in copper stills together with the mastiha tears, which give the spirit its distinct taste. Unlike traditional sweet mastiha liqueurs, the dry interpretation emphasizes the natural character of the resin. It won Gold at the 2017 Berlin International Spirits Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePine resin, fresh herbs, citrus peel and floral mastiha lead the nose. The palate is dry and botanical, with subtle sweetness, anise-like spice and honeyed resin, and the finish is long and refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA taste of the Aegean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe distillate comes off the copper stills at 80% ABV and is then brought down to a gentle 30%, so the resin's aromatics stay vivid in a light, easy spirit. Served ice-cold, it is a classic Greek way to open or close a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pine resin, fresh herbs, citrus peel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, botanical, anise-like spice, honeyed resin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and refreshing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e EVA Distillery, Mytilene, Greece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry mastiha spirit drink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mastic from Chios, near Olympoi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper stills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 proof (30% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it well chilled as an aperitif or digestif, or use it like gin in a highball with tonic and a twist of lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is mastiha?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA spirit flavored by the aromatic resin of mastic trees from the Greek island of Chios.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it sweet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, the Dry is a drier style that emphasizes the resin's natural character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I serve it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWell chilled, or with tonic as a long drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/liqueur-more\"\u003eLiqueur \u0026amp; More collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mastic Tears","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68120932450613,"sku":"VWS200430325","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-45102.webp?v=1794261172","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/mastic-tears-dry-mastiha-spirit-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}