Callicounis Distillery, Kalamata, Peloponnese

Callicounis is the oldest family-owned distillery in Greece having been in the hands of one lineage since 1850. When the founder George Callicounis first created his distillates he combined chemistry with an innate knowledge of aromatic plants, roots, and fruits from the vast vegetation of Messinia. The distillery used steam powered equipment from France, a first for any distillery in Greece at the time. The subtle tastes and flavours of Callicounis’ original recipes have been passed down the generations, along with his craftsmanship and expertise.