Arak Haddad Special 1L

This is the kind of arak that turns a regular dinner into a whole vibe. Arak Haddad Special brings that bold anise hit, then opens up into herbal, peppery little details once you give it a splash of water.

If you’ve only ever had “licorice-y” spirits that feel one-note, this is the upgrade, it’s still unapologetically anise-forward, but it keeps moving. Think sweet fennel, crushed herbs, a bit of citrus peel, and a clean, cooling lift that makes you want another bite of food.

• Nose: Bright anise, fennel seed, dried herbs, a touch of lemon peel.
• Taste: Big licorice pop up front, then layers of sweet spice, minty freshness, and a gentle peppery warmth.
• Finish: Long and aromatic, anise and herbs hang around with a clean, cooling echo.

What makes arak such a fun spirit is the built-in magic trick, add water and it clouds up, going milky and soft-looking (that’s the oils from anise coming out to party). It also changes the flavour, rounding the edges and letting the herbal side show off.

Bring it to any table with mezze and you’ll see why arak has serious “one more round” energy. It loves salty, briny, and charred foods, halloumi, olives, grilled chicken, kebabs, even a spicy sausage situation. It’s also a solid base for arak-forward highballs when you want something refreshing but still unmistakably arak.

This is a proper arak profile, not shy, not sugary, not trying to be something else. If you want that classic Lebanese anise spirit for sharing, slow snacking, and long conversations, you’re in the right place!

Fun Fact: The famous “turns cloudy with water” effect has a name, the louche, and it’s a quick visual proof you’re dealing with a real anise-driven spirit.