{"product_id":"askalon-arack-750ml","title":"Askalon Arak 750ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIsrael's Ancient Anise Spirit — Askalon Arak\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAskalon Arak is a traditional Israeli anise spirit crafted from grape spirit and aniseed in the time-honored method that has defined arak across the Middle East for centuries. Named after the ancient city of Ashkelon on Israel's Mediterranean coast, it delivers the clean, intensely aromatic character that defines authentic arak — a spirit meant to be shared slowly, with food, and with good company.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and intensely aromatic. Star anise leads with a bright, fresh character and a subtle grape spirit depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold and refreshing. Anise dominates with a clean, unsweetened character that opens up beautifully when diluted with cold water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and cooling. Anise and a gentle warmth linger with a clean, refreshing close.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Askalon, Israel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arak (Anise-Flavored Grape Spirit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe 1 part arak to 2 parts cold water over ice — watch it louche, and let the Middle East come to your table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Askalon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45870288371946,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8250\/0586\/files\/arak_askalon_54e6e6d3-19e6-4faf-9223-5bcfc86e99a8.png?v=1777938854","url":"https:\/\/americanfinespirits.com\/products\/askalon-arack-750ml","provider":"American Fine Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}