Fos Mastiha 750ML

Fos Mastiha 750ML is a 28% ABV Greek mastiha liqueur made from the rare resin of Chios Island's mastiha trees. It earned a Platinum medal at the 2020 Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards, establishing itself as one of the most decorated mastiha liqueurs available in the American market.

Quick Facts: ABV: 28%  |  Origin: Chios, Greece  |  Style: Mastiha Liqueur  |  Brand: Fos

Production & Heritage

Fos Mastiha draws its defining character from mastiha resin — translucent golden crystals harvested from the bark of the mastiha tree, also called the "crying tree," which grows almost exclusively on the Greek island of Chios. The resin droplets, known as mastiha tears, seep slowly from incisions in the bark and dry under natural sunlight before being collected by hand — a labor-intensive process that has remained largely unchanged for centuries. Fos combines these traditional cultivation methods with modern distillation technology to blend the resin with a neutral spirit base, along with proprietary botanical additions that give the final product its distinctive complexity.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with an unmistakable wave of pine needles, followed by cooling eucalyptus and a subtle anise undertone. Grassy, woody, and herbaceous notes round out the bouquet with an almost moss-like earthiness.

Taste: On the palate, Fos Mastiha delivers a sweet, resinous entry reminiscent of evergreen-dusted lemon candy. The mid-palate broadens into pronounced cucumber, fresh herbs, and orange peel, while pine and anise weave through each layer. A gentle spice emerges at the peak, keeping the sweetness from becoming one-dimensional.

Finish: The finish is medium in length with a clean, herbal fade and lingering pine resin. A subtle bitterness balances the residual sweetness, leaving the palate refreshed rather than cloying.

How to Drink Fos Mastiha

Chilled and served neat in a small glass is the traditional Greek approach, and it rewards that simplicity — the cold temperature tightens the sweetness and highlights the herbal and pine aromatics. A single ice cube also works well, opening up the cucumber and citrus notes as dilution progresses.

• Mastiha Mule: Swap the vodka in a Moscow Mule for Fos Mastiha — the pine and ginger beer create a bright, herbaceous variation with real depth.
• Mastiha Spritz: Combine with prosecco and a splash of soda over ice; the liqueur's resinous sweetness pairs naturally with effervescence for a Mediterranean aperitivo.
• Mastiha Sour: Use in place of a standard liqueur in a sour template with lemon juice and egg white — the pine and anise notes add an aromatic backbone that citrus alone cannot achieve.

Best For

• Introducing adventurous drinkers to a spirit category they have likely never tried
• Building a Mediterranean-themed cocktail menu at home
• Gifting someone who collects unusual liqueurs from around the world
• Serving as a chilled digestif after a Greek or seafood dinner

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Fos Mastiha taste like? Fos Mastiha tastes like a sweet, resinous liqueur with dominant pine, anise, cucumber, and citrus notes, balanced by fresh herbs and a clean herbal bitterness on the finish.

How does Fos Mastiha compare to Skinos? Both are Greek mastiha liqueurs sourced from Chios resin, but Fos leans into a sweeter, more herbally layered profile with additional proprietary botanicals, while Skinos tends toward a drier, more restrained expression of the resin at a similar 28-30% ABV range.

Is Fos Mastiha good for cocktails? Fos Mastiha works exceptionally well in cocktails, particularly those built on citrus, ginger, or sparkling wine, where its pine-forward sweetness and herbal complexity act as a flavorful modifier rather than a simple sweetener.

Where is Fos Mastiha made? Fos Mastiha is produced in Greece using mastiha resin harvested from the mastiha trees of Chios, a small island in the eastern Aegean Sea that is the only place in the world where these trees produce the prized resin in commercial quantities.

What foods pair well with Fos Mastiha? Grilled octopus or calamari benefit from the liqueur's pine and herbal notes. Greek salad with feta and cucumber mirrors its botanical profile. Lemon-based desserts like tarts or loukoumades complement its citrus undertones. Roasted lamb with herbs echoes the resinous, savory qualities. Aged hard cheeses like graviera or aged gouda stand up to its sweetness and complexity.

What sizes does Fos Mastiha come in? Fos Mastiha is available in the standard 750ml bottle size.

Is Fos Mastiha worth the price? Fos Mastiha positions as a premium specialty liqueur within a niche category that has very few competitors outside of Greece, and its multiple international awards — including a Platinum from the Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards — support its standing as strong value for what is a genuinely rare product.

Why Fos Mastiha?

Mastiha liqueur occupies one of the most geographically exclusive niches in the spirits world — the resin can only be meaningfully harvested from trees on a single Greek island. Fos has translated that raw material into a consistently recognized product, collecting medals across seven international competitions between 2017 and 2020, culminating in the Platinum at the Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards. The combination of hand-harvested resin, traditional sun-drying of the mastiha tears, and modern distillation techniques results in a liqueur that cannot be replicated outside its terroir. For anyone building a serious spirits collection or looking for a flavor profile that exists nowhere else in the category, Fos Mastiha stands as a compelling and well-credentialed choice.