Tsikoudia made in Crete


Tsikoudia, is the most famous Cretan drink, worldwide. Although its roots are found in Ancient Greece, the first permission of its distillation was given by Eleftherios Venizelos (Prime Minister of Greece) in the 1920s.

Tsikoudia, the so called “raki” in the island, is a pure drink produced from the remains of the must after the wine production while its production, takes place during autumn. Many producers also make tsikoudia with various fruity flavors (froutoraki) or a tsikoudia with honey (rakomelo).


It is certainly the symbol – drink of the Cretans, offering it as a treat in all occasions. 

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