White Diamond Arrack 75cl

Anise-forward, unapologetic, and built for food, White Diamond Arrack is the kind of arak that turns a regular table into a proper spread.

If you’re bored of spirits that disappear in a mix, arak fixes that fast. It’s got one job, bring bold anise and a cooling licorice kick, and it does it with confidence. Add water and it goes beautifully cloudy (that’s the signature move), then opens up into a softer, more aromatic pour.

• Nose: Bright anise, fennel seed, a whiff of sweet herbs, and a clean, peppery lift.
• Taste: Punchy licorice up front, then a cooling, slightly oily mouthfeel with hints of minty spice and dried herbs.
• Finish: Long and aromatic, with lingering anise and a gentle, tingly warmth.

This is a go-to arak for the way it plays with food. Salty cheeses, grilled meats, smoky eggplant, olives, even a squeeze of lemon over anything, arak’s anise bite cuts through richness and keeps every bite feeling fresh. It’s also a strong pick for mixing when you want that unmistakable Middle Eastern character to show up and stay present.

Arak can feel like a one-note spirit until you spend a little time with it. Here, the layers show up as you sip, first the sharp anise, then herbal sweetness, then a cooling spice that hangs around. It’s lively, not shy, and it doesn’t need fancy talk to explain itself.

Keep a bottle like this around for hosting. It’s the easiest shortcut to making a casual night feel like a full-on mezze session, even if the spread is just bread, dips, and whatever you found in the fridge.

Fun Fact: That milky cloudiness you get when arak meets water is called the “louche”, it happens when anise oils come out of solution and turn the drink opaque.