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Episode Synopsis
Episode 68 features Ouzo 12, perhaps the best selling brand of ouzo worldwide. Bottled in 750ml at 40% ABV, or 80 proof, it retails for $20.Enjoy this episode with some Ouzo 12 neat if you dare! Ouzo 12's official website: http://www.ouzo12.com/Brief Historical Timeline:1830s -Ouzo production takes off in Greece, "spun off" from Tsipouro1856 - The first commercial ouzo distillery is founded1880 - Kaloyannis Distillery is founded in Constantinople1925 - The Kaloyannis Distillery moves west to the Greek port town of Tessaloniki1950 - Ouzo 12 is first bottled, becoming the first brand to be bottled1999 - Gruppo Campari acquires the brand 2004 - Gruppo Campari acquires the Kutsiko distillery in central Greece2005 - Ouzo 12 production is moved to the renovated Kutsiko distillery2016 - Ouzo 12 is the number one brand of ouzo in the worldKey Cocktails:Ouzo 12 is typically consumed on ice or with water - I highly recommend adding water!References:Australian Bartender Article on the HistoryIQPS Trading Listing of Ouzo 12Bespoke Unit Article on What is OuzoWikipedia Article on OuzoWikipedia Article on Ouzo EffectBaltimore Sun Newspaper Article from 1998 Referencing Women's Love of the Smell of Good & Plenty CandyContact Information:Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.comJoin my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHfFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/Twitter: @LLConnoisseur
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