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Distilleries and liquor manufacturers in Greece

84 producers listed, including 1 bulk or neutral spirit.

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Greece at a glance

Population
10.4 million (2025)
GDP
US$280.6 billion (2025)
GDP per person
US$26,948 (2025)
Capital
Athens
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
Greek
Climate
Mostly Mediterranean: mild to cool wet winters and hot dry summers; mountains have an alpine climate with heavy winter snow; inland north is humid subtropical; some southern coasts are hot and semi-arid. No temperature figures on the source page.
Alcohol status
legal
Legal drinking age
18 for on- and off-premise sales of all beverages (WHO 2018 country profile, status 2016: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/substances-abuse/GRC.pdf)
Alcohol per adult
8.4 litres of pure alcohol a year (2022, WHO)
Spirits imports
US$210.5 million (2024); mainly from United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, France
Spirits exports
US$124.0 million (2024); mainly to Germany, Iraq, Bulgaria, Netherlands
Import duty on spirits
Standard (MFN) rate 2023: whisky 0.0%; vodka 0.0%; rum 0.0% ad valorem on 2 line(s) plus specific duty on 4 line(s) (AVE avg about 0.18%); gin 0.0%
Excise on spirits
EUR 2,450 per hl pure alcohol (half rate where used for ouzo) - EC table position at 1 July 2021, may have changed
Traveller allowance
EU allowance for travellers arriving from outside the EU: 1 litre of spirits above 22% (or 1 litre undenatured alcohol 80%+, or 2 litres fortified/sparkling wine), plus 4 litres still wine and 16 litres beer; not available to under-17s.
Popular brands
Metaxa (Remy Cointreau)
Major producers
Varvayiannis (Plomari, Lesbos), Metaxa (Remy Cointreau since 2000)
The market
Wine is the largest part of recorded consumption (45%, 2016), then beer and spirits. Ouzo, tsipouro and tsikoudia are protected EU geographical indications (Wikipedia). Reported spirits (HS 2208) imports were USD 210 million in 2024, led by the UK, Italy and Spain; exports were USD 124 million, led by Germany and Iraq.
Importing
Greece applies the EU Common External Tariff to spirits from outside the EU (HS 2208 lines were at or near 0% ad valorem in the 2023 WITS data already in this file), then national excise on ethyl alcohol, per hectolitre of pure alcohol (see excise_spirits), and national VAT. Spirits from other EU members move under excise-suspension arrangements and are taxed at the destination rate.
Advertising
No legally binding national rules on alcohol advertising reported (WHO 2018 country profile, status 2016: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/substances-abuse/GRC.pdf)
Sale restrictions
No national hours/days or place restrictions reported; special-event restrictions reported (WHO 2018 country profile, status 2016: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/substances-abuse/GRC.pdf)

Regulators: Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) - excise and customs

Trade bodies and fairs: SEAOP - Greek Federation of Spirits Producers, ENEAP - Hellenic Association of Drinks Distributors, Athens Bar Show, spiritsEUROPE (EU federation of national spirits associations; members list), ProWein, Dusseldorf (international wine and spirits fair)

Compiled by Distillers Hub in October 2026 from the World Bank, WHO, UN Comtrade, the WITS tariff database and the sources below. Figures change: check with the regulator or a customs broker before you act.

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About Greece

Greece is located in Southeastern Europe at the southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula, bordered by the Aegean and Ionian seas. The official language is Greek. The nation's economy is largely known for maritime shipping, tourism, and agriculture.

The spirits market

Alcohol is legal in Greece for adults aged 18 and over, sold through private retail, specialty beverage shops, and licensed hospitality venues. Registered businesses can import spirits at 0% customs duty under HS heading 2208, subject to standard 24% VAT and €2,450 excise duty per hectolitre of pure alcohol. Domestic distillers heavily produce ouzo, tsipouro, and tsikoudia under a 50% reduced excise rate. Inbound tourism and cocktail culture create strong opportunities for exporters of premium craft spirits, aged rums, and whiskies partnering with local distributors.

Licences, import duty and labelling rules in Greece

Spirits importers and distributors in Greece

Duty-free and travel-retail shops in Greece

Who makes liquor in Greece? This list covers 84 liquor manufacturers and distilleries — Greek Distillation Company S.A. (E.V.A. S.A.), N.G. Callicounis Distilleries S.A., Vantana Distillery (Tzoudas Bros & Co. G.P.), K. Tsililis S.A. and more: whisky, rum, gin, vodka, brandy, neutral spirit (ENA) and local spirits producers, with their towns, products and websites. See also how to import or export liquor to Greece and the licences needed to make it there.

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