: a Eurasian annual herb (Pimpinella anisum) of the carrot family having carminative and aromatic seeds
also
: aniseed
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Take a sip to find agave-first flavors, with additional notes of bright citrus, cinnamon and anise.
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Kevin Gray, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
At the core of it are herbs—grand wormwood, green anise, and fennel—that are infused and re-distilled and flavored usually with more herbs like angelica, star anise, licorice root, and others.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024
The 1,300-square-foot location at 837 Madison Avenue, dressed entirely in the brand’s signature anise green shade and appointed with unique furniture finds, is slated to open to the public on Friday during New York Fashion Week, with a celebratory event scheduled for Sept. 12.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 5 Sep. 2024
Arak, a traditional Levantine spirit with flavors of anise and licorice, is prevalent in the cocktails too, while the wines lean toward the natural.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2024
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Kevin Gray, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
At the core of it are herbs—grand wormwood, green anise, and fennel—that are infused and re-distilled and flavored usually with more herbs like angelica, star anise, licorice root, and others.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024
The 1,300-square-foot location at 837 Madison Avenue, dressed entirely in the brand’s signature anise green shade and appointed with unique furniture finds, is slated to open to the public on Friday during New York Fashion Week, with a celebratory event scheduled for Sept. 12.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 5 Sep. 2024
Arak, a traditional Levantine spirit with flavors of anise and licorice, is prevalent in the cocktails too, while the wines lean toward the natural.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Anise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anise. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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