Al Mimas Arak
Al Mimas Arak is a 750mL Syrian arak bottled at 50% ABV (100 proof), triple-distilled from wine spirit fermented from Syrian al-Ubaidi (Obeidi) grapes, with aniseed from Heyna added, and made near Zaidal in the Homs governorate of Syria to traditional methods. US label copy describes it plainly — distilled from natural grape juice with anise seed — and retailer notes credit it with more refinement than most anise spirits. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 50% (100 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Origin: Near Zaidal, Homs governorate, Syria
- Method: Triple-distilled wine spirit from Syrian Obeidi grapes, with Heyna aniseed
- Style: Traditional Syrian arak — unsweetened anise spirit
Syrian Arak from the Homs Governorate
Syria's arak tradition runs on the same Levantine logic as Lebanon's — grape spirit and aniseed, distilled with care and poured long at the table — and Al Mimas is a traditional Syrian example, manufactured near Zaidal in the Homs governorate. Per two independent retailers carrying product-specific detail, it is triple-distilled from wine spirit fermented from Syrian al-Ubaidi grapes, the country's classic white arak grape, with aniseed sourced from Heyna, and produced to traditional Syrian standard specifications. US retailer copy describes the result as potent and aromatic, licorice-flavoured and somewhat sweet, but more refined than most anise spirits, with a complex nose and a lingering finish. See more from the region on the Al Mimas Arak vendor page and in our spirits collection.
Tasting Notes
No producer tasting sheet exists for Al Mimas in sources found. US retailer characterisations describe a potent, aromatic spirit: licorice-led and somewhat sweet, with a complex nose that is not overwhelming and a lingering finish — the anise carried on a triple-distilled grape wine-spirit base.
How to Enjoy
Traditionally: roughly one part arak to two or three parts cold water, water before ice, served with mezze — the serve the retailer copy for this bottle describes. The spirit louches milky white as the water goes in. More Levantine spirits live in our spirits collection and our liqueurs collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grapes is Al Mimas Arak made from?
Syrian al-Ubaidi (Obeidi) grapes, fermented into wine spirit and triple-distilled with aniseed from Heyna, per retailer sources carrying product-specific detail for this brand.
Where is Al Mimas Arak made?
Near Zaidal in the Homs governorate of Syria, per Syrian-specialist and US retailer sources — in the heart of Syria's traditional arak country.
How strong is Al Mimas Arak?
50% ABV (100 proof) in the 750mL US bottling — the consistent figure across all retailer sources found, with no conflicting listing.
Triple-distilled Syrian tradition, bottled at full arak strength — order Al Mimas Arak online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.