tsipouro
Greece
Perfecting Greek Liqueurs for More than 600 Years!
There is more to Greek liqueur than just the famed anise flavored ouzo with which tourists are well acquainted. Greece actually offers traditional liquors in vibrant and unexpected flavors derived from the nature of the Mediterranean landscape and has...
Economy
European Commission Asks for Elimination of Taxation Perks on Tsipouro and Tsikoudia
Two popular traditional Greek alcoholic spirits could soon become more expensive.
In a report published on Thursday the European Commission orders the Greek government to change its taxation schemes for tsikoudia and tsipouro.
The European Commission criticized the Greek government for its...
Greece
Greek City of Volos Could Enter Guinness Book of Records Thanks to Tsipouro
The Greek city of Volos could become the setting of yet another Guinness World Record.
Members from 20 Guinness Record-holding countries will visit Volos as part of a conference that aims to promote the area.
The world record will be broken in...
Business
OECD Proposes Ban of Draft Tsipouro in Greece
In its second “toolkit” for the Greek economy, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has suggested that among the various reforms Greece should undertake is the prohibition of the sale of draft tsipouro, a traditional Greek alcoholic spirit...
Greece
Alcohol Consumption in Greece Halved Due to Recession
It seems that Greeks cannot afford to drown their recession sorrows in booze, an Infobank Hellastat study showed. The figures released show a 45% decline in alcohol sales since the start of the recession in 2008, according to a report from...
Greece
Tragedy With Three Dead in Lefkada
A tragic incident took place on Thursday noon in the village of Karya, in Lefkada, Greece, spreading sorrow to all residents.
The building which was used as a tsipouro distillery became a death trap for the owner and two local...
Culture
Ouzo: The Greek Drink's History & Health Benefits
The anise-flavored aperitif that is widely consumed in Greece and Cyprus has been for many years considered to have various medical properties and health benefits for its consumers, if drunk in reasonable proportions, that is. Greek folk medicine spread...
Greece
Imported Tsipouro Health Danger
More than 20,000,000 liters of tsipouro are illegally imported to Greece from Albania, Bulgaria and other neighboring countries, according to the Greek Federation of Spirits Producers (SEAOP), and after being named Greek they are distributed in the market.
This tsipouro...
Greece
A Guide to Greek Drinks and Drinking
Drinking alcoholic beverages has a symposium-like and festive quality abundant at celeberations in Greece, especially on name days, birthdays, holidays, weddings, gatherings, graduations and christenings. It's part of everyday life and drinking in moderation proves healthy for the human...