Ouzo vs. Tsipouro — What's the Difference?

Ouzo (Greek: ούζο, IPA: [ˈuzo]) is a dry anise-flavoured aperitif that is widely consumed in Greece and Cyprus. It is made from rectified spirits that have undergone a process of distillation and flavoring.

Tsipouro (Greek: τσίπουρο, romanized: tsípouro) is a Geographical Indication for pomace raki (pomace distillate) in Mainland Greece and in particular Thessaly, Epirus, Macedonia (In Crete and greek islands call it tsikoudia). Tsipouro is a strong distilled spirit containing 40–45% alcohol by volume and is produced from either the pomace (the residue of the wine press) or from the wine after the grapes and juice have been separated.

A Greek aniseed-flavoured spirit.

A Greek alcoholic spirit distilled from marc or pomace, similar to grappa

A colorless, unsweetened Greek liqueur flavored with anise.

(uncountable) An anise-flavoured aperitif, originating in Greece.

(countable) A serving of this drink.

Anise-flavored Greek liquor