The Scottish, the wine and alcohol division of Israco, is launching the premium version of ouzo in Israel—Ouzo Plomari Adolo, certified by Maor Kashrut and approved by the Chief Rabbinate of Israel.

Nevertheless, ouzo distilleries craft secretive ingredient mixes, which slightly differentiate the spirit between bottles. The strength varies, too -- from 37.5% to 45% ABV. So, although nearly ...

The drink often tasted of licorice or ouzo, and its pale green color so beguiled ... the ban created an instant market for unopened pre-ban bottles. More than a century later, that market is ...