{"title":"Arak Askalon","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"arak-askalon-750ml","title":"Askalon Arak (750ml)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kwd-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.kwd-card{font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',sans-serif;max-width:720px;line-height:1.6}.kwd-card p,.kwd-card h3{margin:0 0 20px}.kwd-lead{font-size:16px;color:#222}.kwd-mood{font-style:italic;color:#666;font-size:14px}.kwd-somm{background:#F7F4EE;border-left:3px solid #993C1D;padding:18px 22px;margin:0 0 24px}.kwd-somm .kwd-eyebrow{text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;font-size:11px;color:#993C1D;margin:0 0 6px}.kwd-somm .kwd-quote{font-style:italic;font-size:15px;color:#222;margin:0}.kwd-h3{text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;font-size:12px;color:#444;border-bottom:1px solid #E5DFD3;padding-bottom:6px}.kwd-body{font-size:15px;color:#333}.kwd-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-top:8px}.kwd-table th,.kwd-table td{text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEE}.kwd-table th{width:38%;color:#666;font-weight:500}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kwd-lead\"\u003eAskalon Arak is the classic Israeli arak from Askalon Winery, since 1925, distilled from grape and anise, bottled at 40 percent. The lion-crest label is a fixture on Israeli tables from Purim to Shabbos afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kwd-mood\"\u003eMood: Bright, traditional, ceremonial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kwd-somm\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kwd-eyebrow\"\u003eSommelier’s note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kwd-quote\"\u003e“A clean, bright arak, sharp anise, clean grape spirit underneath, no rough edges. Pours milky white the second water hits.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"kwd-h3\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kwd-body\"\u003eSharp anise and licorice lift the nose, with a light spice underneath. Clean and bright, anise leads, warm spirit carries the middle, a soft grape sweetness lingers. Long, clean, dry, the licorice echo stays with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"kwd-h3\"\u003ePairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kwd-body\"\u003ePour one part arak to two parts ice water. Perfect alongside mezze, grilled lamb, spicy salatim, or as the toast at a Shabbos kiddush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"kwd-h3\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"kwd-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProducer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAskalon Winery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsrael\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVarietal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArak, Traditional Anise Spirit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottle size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMevushal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKosher for Passover\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"kwd-h3\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kwd-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Askalon Arak (750ml)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the classic Israeli arak from Askalon Winery, distilled from grape and anise and bottled at 40 percent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kwd-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is arak best served?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditionally served with cold water and ice, which turns it cloudy white, or neat. It also mixes into cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kwd-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Askalon Arak (750ml) kosher for Passover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Its details list it as Kosher for Passover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kwd-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Kosher Wine Direct ship it to my state?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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