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An exceptional offering from the Golan Heights Distillery; arak made from local Israeli dates!
Arak is a traditional Middle Eastern beverage that many consider to be one of the first flavored spirits ever made. Arak is traditionally made from grape brandy with anise. Golan Heights Distillery has taken this well-loved drink and given it a uniquely Israeli twist!
Master distiller David Zibill ferments local dates and double distills them in copper stills. He uses the highest grade green anise seed and star anise to give the drink a classic arak flavor. The liquor then rests for at least 6 months in retired whiskey barrels made from oak. This rest period gives the drink its distinct golden flavor.
- Double Gold Mediterranean Wine & Spirits Competition, 2017
- 500 ml
- 45% alcohol
- Kosher leMehadrin, supervision Rabbanut of Katsrin
- Kosher Ⓚ
Kosher
The Golan Heights Distillery, a family-owned and operated distillery, was founded in 2014 when the Zibell family arrived in Israel to live out their dream in Kazrin, situated adjacent to the ancient Talmudic village by the same name, in the Golan Heights.
David Zibell believes that any whiskey tastes better when enjoyed with others, and this was the genesis of his dream to make delicious world-class whisky that would bring people together. A successful realtor, he set about turning his dream into reality. He learned everything there was to know about making good whisky, and before long, he had developed the acumen that he needed to open his distillery.
As fate would have it, when he settled into his new home in Israel, he discovered that the Golan Heights was the perfect location to realize his dream! The Golan Heights Distillery benefits from its unique Israeli location. They can craft their whiskies from grain to bottle using a mix of local and imported grains with local spring and well water.
In addition to whiskey, David and his team began to explore other spirits and have developed unique Israeli rum, gin, and arak.