35N CRETAN DISTILLERY

35N. It is not a number, it is the way to explore Crete.

The Cretan Tsikoudia, humble from its very beginnings, was traditionally produced from ancient Cretan varieties’ grape remnants.  It was used as medication, but also to welcome guests, begin a meal, a celebration or a friendly chat.

It also marked the end to an exhausting day, to a meal and a feast. You will find it in all Cretan homes, even those far away from the island, and it claims a single, unique rule:

Always drink it in company, never alone.

35N. The Vision.

The Tsikoudia 35N was created with the objective of obtaining the position it deserves. A Tsikoudia worthy of its history and its place of origin. The one that everyone will be proud to serve and to drink. It emerged after a long period of trials, made from fine varieties, so that it comes to our glass in its best shape, keeping the essence of the distillate.

35N is more than a Name.

35N stands for a small spot on our planet’s 35N parallel, the location of an ancient island with a history of 5000 years whose residents have always been living and acting with heart and soul. This island is Crete. The name of the distillate is Tsikoudia.

35N. Where we produce.

Tsikoudia 35Ν is produced at Ilias Melissourgos’ distillery in Rethymno through fractional discontinuous distillation from the best grape varieties.

35N. The Awards.

Thessaloniki International Wine & Spirits Competition 2023

BRONZE MEDAL
Syrah

BRONZE MEDAL
Muscat of Spina

Thessaloniki International Wine & Spirits Competition 2022

GOLD MEDAL
Aged

BRONZE MEDAL
Syrah

BRONZE MEDAL
Muscat of Spina