Monastic Origins · Grape Pomace Spirit
Tsipouro
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Tsipouro is credited to Orthodox monks distilling on Mount Athos as early as the 14th century — making it one of the oldest documented spirits still made in Greece today.
Tsipouro is a strong, clear spirit distilled from grape pomace, sometimes flavored with anise, and traditionally served in small carafes alongside a spread of mezedes. Macedonia is one of the few Greek regions with EU-protected geographic status for the spirit.
Why it's made this way: Tsipouro's origin story ties it directly to the monasteries of Mount Athos in Macedonia, and the region remains one of the small handful with legally recognized tsipouro production today.
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