{"id":5557,"date":"2025-04-28T16:54:16","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T13:54:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hawanacyprus.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=5557"},"modified":"2026-07-15T23:00:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T20:00:08","slug":"arak-el-rif-black-label-rare-21-year-old-ultimate-reserve-700ml-68-vol","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/hawanacyprus.com\/index.php\/product\/arak-el-rif-black-label-rare-21-year-old-ultimate-reserve-700ml-68-vol\/","title":{"rendered":"Arak El Rif Black Label Rare 21 Year Old Ultimate Reserve 700ml 68% VOL (Discontinued)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICxAF\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">OFFICIAL PORTFOLIO NOTICE &amp; BUYER ADVISORY<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/strong><!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/div>\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Official distribution of Arak El Rif through <strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Hawana<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/strong> has been permanently terminated. This product is no longer available for purchase through our company.<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/div>\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">As a leading licensed distributor of premium spirits in Cyprus, Hawana enforces strict standards for regulatory compliance, administrative integrity, and supply chain reliability. Due to persistent failures to meet these essential commercial standards, our partnership with this manufacturer has been formally dissolved.<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/div>\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">\ud83d\uded1 CRITICAL WARNING FOR COMMERCIAL BUYERS &amp; VENUES:<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/strong><br data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-pl=\"||[]\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\" \/>Hawana has been made aware of unauthorized third parties currently marketing stock from unverified local storage and informal delivery channels in Cyprus. Please be strictly advised of the following risks:<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjhzJm-uNWVAxU3lf0HHdXJNw4Q-7AUegYIAQgEEAU\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAF\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjhzJm-uNWVAxU3lf0HHdXJNw4Q-7AUegYIAQgEEAU\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAF\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAG\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Regulatory &amp; Licensing Risk:<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/strong> Purchasing commercial quantities of alcohol from unbonded, uncertified, or informal sources violates Cyprus Excise Duty and Tax laws. Commercial buyers caught holding or retailing untracked stock face immediate stock confiscation, heavy state penalties, and potential suspension of their liquor licenses.<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAH\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Product Integrity Risk:<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/strong> Inventory handled outside authorized wholesale networks lacks certified temperature control and verification of authenticity, posing a direct quality and safety risk to your establishment and your consumers.<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/p>\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAI\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Hawana accepts absolutely no liability for products sourced through these unverified gray-market channels.<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/div>\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAJ\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Secure Your Business with Certified Leaders:<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/strong><br data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-pl=\"||[]\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\" \/>Protect your venue&#8217;s reputation and compliance. Keep your shelves reliably stocked by choosing from Hawana&#8217;s fully certified, duty-paid, and market-leading alternative Arak portfolio: <a href=\"https:\/\/hawanacyprus.com\/index.php\/product-category\/alcohol\/arak\/\">Top Lebanese Arak<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Arak El Rif ? Traditional Lebanese Excellence<\/p>\n<p>Arak El Rif is a premium Lebanese Arak crafted using time-honored distillation methods. Made from the finest grape spirits and infused with natural aniseed, it undergoes a meticulous distillation process in traditional copper stills for a smooth, rich flavor. Free from artificial additives, it delivers an authentic taste that pairs perfectly with Mediterranean cuisine. Enjoy it by mixing one part Arak with three parts water, then adding ice.<\/p>\n<p>Available at Hawana Gift Boutique.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICxAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">OFFICIAL PORTFOLIO NOTICE &amp; BUYER ADVISORY<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/strong><!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/div>\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Official distribution of Arak El Rif through <strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Hawana<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/strong> has been permanently terminated. This product is no longer available for purchase through our company.<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/div>\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">As a leading licensed distributor of premium spirits in Cyprus, Hawana enforces strict standards for regulatory compliance, administrative integrity, and supply chain reliability. Due to persistent failures to meet these essential commercial standards, our partnership with this manufacturer has been formally dissolved.<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/div>\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">\ud83d\uded1 CRITICAL WARNING FOR COMMERCIAL BUYERS &amp; VENUES:<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/strong><br data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-pl=\"||[]\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\" \/>Hawana has been made aware of unauthorized third parties currently marketing stock from unverified local storage and informal delivery channels in Cyprus. Please be strictly advised of the following risks:<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjhzJm-uNWVAxU3lf0HHdXJNw4Q-7AUegYIAQgEEAU\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAF\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjhzJm-uNWVAxU3lf0HHdXJNw4Q-7AUegYIAQgEEAU\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAF\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAG\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Regulatory &amp; Licensing Risk:<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/strong> Purchasing commercial quantities of alcohol from unbonded, uncertified, or informal sources violates Cyprus Excise Duty and Tax laws. Commercial buyers caught holding or retailing untracked stock face immediate stock confiscation, heavy state penalties, and potential suspension of their liquor licenses.<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAH\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Product Integrity Risk:<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/strong> Inventory handled outside authorized wholesale networks lacks certified temperature control and verification of authenticity, posing a direct quality and safety risk to your establishment and your consumers.<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/p>\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAI\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Hawana accepts absolutely no liability for products sourced through these unverified gray-market channels.<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/div>\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAJ\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Secure Your Business with Certified Leaders:<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/strong><br data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-pl=\"||[]\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\" \/>Protect your venue&#8217;s reputation and compliance. Keep your shelves reliably stocked by choosing from Hawana&#8217;s fully certified, duty-paid, and market-leading alternative Arak portfolio: <a href=\"https:\/\/hawanacyprus.com\/index.php\/product-category\/alcohol\/arak\/\">Top Lebanese Arak<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"173\">Product History &amp; Archive Specifications (For Information Purposes Only).<br \/>\n\ud83e\udd43 A Rare Cognac-Based Lebanese Arak<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"332\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Arak El Rif Rare 21 Year Old Ultimate Reserve is a luxurious Lebanese arak that marries French distillation techniques with Lebanese tradition.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The use of Cognac-region eaux-de-vie as its base imparts a refined character, while the infusion of seven high-quality anise seeds adds depth and complexity.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">This blend is then aged for 21 years in oak casks, resulting in a spirit of exceptional smoothness and richness.<\/span>\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"616\">\ud83c\udf3f Tasting Notes<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"783\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The extended aging and unique production methods suggest a complex flavor profile.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Expect a harmonious blend of deep anise flavors, subtle woody undertones from the oak aging, and a smooth, lingering finish.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The use of Cognac-region eaux-de-vie likely adds a refined, velvety texture, setting this arak apart from its peers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"783\">Comes in luxurious wooden box.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5558,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[58],"product_tag":[215,221,222,223,224,225,226,227],"class_list":["post-5557","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-arak","product_tag-arak","product_tag-grilled-meat","product_tag-lebanon","product_tag-mediterranean-dishes","product_tag-salads","product_tag-seafood","product_tag-spicy-stews","product_tag-spirits","zita-woo-hover-zoom","zita-woo-alignment-left","zita-shadow-2","zita-shadow-hover-5","zita-single-product-content-left","zita-single-product-tab-","first","outofstock","sale","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Arak El Rif Black Label Rare 21 Year Old Ultimate Reserve 700ml 68% VOL (Discontinued) - Hawana Gift Boutique<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/hawanacyprus.com\/index.php\/product\/arak-el-rif-black-label-rare-21-year-old-ultimate-reserve-700ml-68-vol\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Arak El Rif Black Label Rare 21 Year Old Ultimate Reserve 700ml 68% VOL (Discontinued) - Hawana Gift Boutique\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"\u26a0\ufe0f OFFICIAL PORTFOLIO NOTICE &amp; BUYER ADVISORY Official distribution of Arak El Rif through Hawana has been permanently terminated. 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