{"product_id":"kretaraki-meli-rakomelo-500ml","title":"Kretaraki Meli Rakomelo 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Cretan classic shaped by honey, spice, and tradition.\u003c\/em\u003e Kretaraki Meli is rakomelo in its most authentic form, crafted by DS Distillers in the heart of Crete. Built on tsikoudia—the island’s grape pomace spirit—it is softened with water, enriched with local honey, and infused with spice before resting unfiltered for ten days. The result is a golden liqueur carrying both the warmth of the Mediterranean and the soul of Cretan hospitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 2000 by the Diamantakis and Stamatakis families, DS Distillers have grown into one of Crete’s most respected producers, blending modern technique with generations of knowledge. Their vineyards and close ties with growers ensure exceptional fruit, which underpins all their work. Kretaraki Meli remains their most recognised expression, a drink for sharing, for toasting tradition, and for discovering the richness of Crete’s distilling heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNOSE\u003cbr\u003e– Honeyed richness\u003cbr\u003ePure honey aromas lifted with hints of spice and caramelised warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePALATE\u003cbr\u003e– Smooth and warming\u003cbr\u003eSilky, honey-forward with a gentle sweetness balanced by earthy spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH\u003cbr\u003e– Complex and lasting\u003cbr\u003eUnique layers of honey and herbs, leaving a warm, lingering glow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle - Rakomelo (Raki with Honey)\u003cbr\u003eCountry - Greece\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Crete, Heraklion\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size - 500ml\u003cbr\u003eABV - 25%\u003cbr\u003eClosure - Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kretaraki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41970547032151,"sku":"KRETMELIRAKO","price":62.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/899ae080-7b01-4f69-b16b-39928777ad50.jpg?v=1757897020","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.co.nz\/products\/kretaraki-meli-rakomelo-500ml","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}