Plomari Ouzo (Isidoros Arvanitis)

Anise spirit (ouzo) · Plomari · Beer & spirits · Lesvos

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Why it's worth it

Distilled in the seaside town of Plomari on Lesvos since 1894, Ouzo Plomari (Isidoros Arvanitis) is one of Greece's best-selling and most awarded ouzos. Reviewers call it smoother, more subtle and flavoursome than competing products, even the best ouzo they have drunk. The definitive bottle of Greece's national spirit. For adult travelers.

Taste

Clear anise spirit that turns milky with water; bright aniseed and licorice up front, fennel and citrus mid-palate, a smooth warm finish (around 40% ABV)

Why this rating

You can’t get this at homesold in Czechia, but the local variant differs

Reviewers rave about it2 sourced review quotes on file

A local icona national icon

Easy to findstocked in mainstream chains at everyday prices

Scores 8 of 10 on our published rubric.

Where & what you'll pay

AB Vassilopoulos

Sklavenitis€€EAN 5202413010019

If you know Czech shelves

Ouzo is findable in CZ liquor stores; Plomari is the premium Lesvos distillery brand behind the category

Sources

“smoother, more subtle and flavoursome than competing products”
www.thewhiskyexchange.com (retailer)
“the best ouzo I have ever drank”
www.tripadvisor.com (review)

Curated 2026-07-21. Image: Open Food Facts contributors, CC-BY-SA.