Mastiha is a resinous spirit produced on the Greek island of Chios, where mastic trees have grown for centuries. Kleos Mastiha Spirit captures the essence of those trees, a clear, aromatic liqueur built around the distinctive piney and slightly sweet character of mastic resin. The production centers on extracting and distilling the gum from the mastic tree, a process unique to Chios and protected by geographical indication.
The spirit carries the crisp, herbaceous quality you'd expect from mastic: clean and bright on the palate, with a gentle warmth and a lingering resinous finish. It works well as an after-dinner digestif on its own, chilled or at room temperature, and also mixes readily into cocktails where its botanical profile adds complexity without overwhelming. If you've encountered Greek cuisine's use of mastic in desserts and spirits, you'll recognize that same distinctive flavor.