Luxardo Sambuca Dei Cesari vs Ouzo 12
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Ouzo 12 currently starts £0.50 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £21.99 | £21.49 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Sambuca | Ouzo 12 |
| Type | Other Spirits | Other Spirits |
| Size | 700ml | 700ml |
| Where to buy |
Luxardo Sambuca Dei Cesari
Luxardo Sambuca Dei Cesari is a classic Italian anise-flavoured liqueur, crafted with centuries of expertise by the Luxardo family distillery. Revered for its purity and intensity, this traditional sambuca is distilled using star anise, elderberries, and a secret blend of herbs and spices, resulting in a spirit that is both timeless and refined. Often served neat with three coffee beans to symbolise health, happiness, and prosperity, it also shines in cocktails or as a flambéed digestif. It pours crystal clear, with a brilliant sheen that reflects its high quality. The aroma is dominated by sweet star anise, layered with subtle floral and herbal notes. On the palate, it is rich and syrupy, delivering a bold liquorice flavour balanced by gentle sweetness and a touch of spice. The finish is smooth and warming, with lingering echoes of anise and a clean, elegant fade.
Ouzo 12
Ouzo 12 is Greece's most iconic ouzo, first produced in 1880 by the Kaloyannis brothers in Constantinople. After moving to the Athenian port of Piraeus in 1919, the brothers produced various styles of ouzo, but the one preferred by connoisseurs came from barrel number 12. So, as the legend goes, Ouzo 12 was born—becoming the best-known, top-selling ouzo in Greece and the most famous ouzo around the world. Why You'll Love It This is the ouzo that set the standard. Over the years, Ouzo 12 has remained true to its original recipe, delivering the full, distinctive taste that made it legendary. The spirit's characteristic flavour comes from carefully selected herbs and spices that create a complex, aromatic profile. Whether you're a seasoned ouzo drinker or discovering it for the first time, Ouzo 12 delivers authentic Greek character in every glass. Production Crafted using the original 1880 recipe with carefully selected botanicals including aniseed, star anise, fennel, nutmeg, coriander, cinnamon, and cardamom. These herbs and spices are distilled in traditional copper pot stills, and the resulting spirit is placed in barrels to marry the complex flavours until they attain the full, distinctive taste for which Ouzo 12 is famous. Tasting Notes Clear and bright, turning milky white when water or ice is added. The nose is aromatic with pronounced anise, sweet liquorice, and warming spice notes. The palate is full-bodied and complex with layers of aniseed, fennel, cinnamon, and cardamom, finishing smooth and refreshing. Perfect Serve Best enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or mixed long with ice-cold water, lemonade, or soda. Pairs beautifully with Greek mezze, grilled seafood, olives, and Mediterranean dishes.
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