Arak Touma

Arak Touma is Lebanon's most celebrated and historic arak — the bottle that has earned the title "King of Arak" and held it for over 135 years without serious challenge. Founded in 1888 by R.T. Touma & Freres in Chtaura, Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, the Touma family has been producing this legendary spirit using the same traditional methods that made Lebanese arak the benchmark of the entire Middle East. Quadruple distilled from premium sweet white grapes grown under the Mediterranean sun — using the finest aniseed sourced from the al-Heeneh area of Mount Hermon — Arak Touma is completely unsweetened, completely methanol-free, and completely authentic. The anethole essential oil in anise creates the famous louche effect when water is added — the crystal-clear spirit transforming into a beautiful milky white in the glass, one of the most visually stunning moments in all of spirits. The nose delivers clean, pronounced anise aromatics with citrus zest and subtle herbs, while the palate brings bold licorice notes that gradually unfold into layers of spice and herbal complexity, finishing crisp and refreshingly clean with lingering anise. Bottled at a formidable 100 proof. Serve the traditional Lebanese way — one part arak, two parts water, plenty of ice, alongside mezze. Buy Arak Touma online with fast shipping right to your door.