Description
Gantous & Abou Raad
Discover the pinnacle of Middle Eastern heritage with Gantous & Abou Raad, widely celebrated as the world’s best-selling and most iconic Lebanese Arak. Since 1893, this historic brand from Zahle, Lebanon has maintained a pioneering tradition of master distillation. Triple-distilled in traditional copper pot stills using selected fermented grapes and fresh Mediterranean green aniseed, it achieves total purity, a silky texture, and an extraordinarily smooth, refreshing flavor profile.
Quick-Scan Product Facts: Gantous & Abou Raad
Style: Legendary Traditional Aniseed Spirit (Lebanese Arak)
Origin: Zahle, Lebanon
Producer: Gantous & Abou Raad
Distillation: Triple-distilled in traditional copper stills
Ingredients: Premium fermented grapes & green aniseed
ABV: 50%
Volume Options: 500ml / 700ml
Tasting Notes
Color: Crystalline and clear in the bottle; transforms into a brilliant milky-white louche when chilled water is added.
Aroma: Fresh, expressive bouquet dominated by sweet green aniseed and subtle grape sweetness.
Palate: Bold, velvety, and deeply refreshing on the mouth with rich licorice complexity and a clean, smooth finish.
Serving Suggestions for Gantous & Abou Raad
Serve according to Lebanese tradition: pour 1 part Gantous & Abou Raad into a glass, add 2 parts chilled spring water, and finish with fresh ice cubes (always add ice last to ensure a smooth, cloud-like texture). It serves as the ultimate companion for Jordanian and Lebanese feasts, pairing impeccably with traditional mezze, grilled lamb chops, mashawi, raw kibbeh, and fresh seafood. Express alcohol delivery available directly to your door in Abdoun, Dabouq, Sweifieh, Khalda, and surrounding Amman neighborhoods.
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