Axia is an extra-dry Mediterranean spirit like no other. Distilled from the aromatic resin of the Mastiha tree, found on the rugged hillsides of Chios in Greece, Axia reimagines millennia-old Mastiha-making techniques for the modern palette. Its complex botanical profile is both distinctive and approachable, making it a versatile choice for cocktails or sipping neat. Axia is for those who savour culturally rich, vibrant experiences that take them off the beaten path.
HERITAGE & TERROIR
Mastic is a resin cultivated from the mastic tree, and has been produced on the Aegean island of Chios for c. 2,500 years. Axia retains the unique botanical characteristics of Mastiha, but these are elevated by our unique, enhanced distillation process to produce an extra dry, Mediterranean spirit, crafted for the modern palette.
PROCESS
In a centuries-old tradition, the sap of the mastic tree is collected by hand, dried in the wind and cleaned, over a period of several months. The resulting crystals are then distilled in a process that brings together artisanal hand-crafted copper stills with the science and experience of our master distiller to produce Axia.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
An immediate fresh, botanical aroma with hints of citrus, pink roses and the herbal notes of green peppercorns balanced by the earthiness of Mediterranean cypress.
TASTE
Initially fresh with notes of pine, the taste is reminiscent of coastal Mediterranean forests. The earthier botanicals are balanced with the citrus bitterness of grapefruit.
FINISH
A soothing roundness of bergamot delivering a soft and velvety mouthfeel.
