Alas, the end of summer has fallen upon us and to celebrate, il finanziatore (a dear friend) ever so graciously invited us to fly private for one last lash in Mykonos. While many spirits were indeed imbibed over endless games of the Shut the Box (and old Malaysian pirate game) that was constructed for this journey alone, it was not until we reached land that we indulged in Mastika, a digestivo originating from the Greek island of Chios, but more popular today in the Balkans and Bulgaria. Throughout the weekend countless nips of this sweet drink, distilled from the resin of the mastic tree, were consumed, often in great haste. The anise-like flavors that my palette were unable to detect due to the lack of careful consideration for each sip of my mastika, eventually were burned into the back of my throat by the night’s end. All in all, mastika definitely exists as a digestivo better enjoyed in the raucous company of friends rather than the contemplative calm of one’s study.
Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆
Il Digestivo 