Camari Tentoura Liquor

Camari Tentoura is a traditional Greek liqueur closely connected to Patras and its long history of spiced spirits.

Produced from a recipe dating back to 1885, it brings together cinnamon, clove and nutmeg in a rich, dark red liqueur. This small bottle preserves a distinctive part of Greek drinking culture, shaped by local tradition and generations of craftsmanship.

Every Bottle Has a Story.

Camari Tentoura reflects the long tradition of spiced liqueurs associated with Patras. Produced from a recipe dating back to 1885, it combines cinnamon, clove and nutmeg in a rich, dark red spirit. Its bottle may be simple, but the history inside connects it to generations of Greek craftsmanship and regional culture.

It captures a memory from Parga and a distinctive piece of Greek drinking culture.

Found during a trip through Greece in the coastal town of Parga, and added to the collection for its strong Greek identity and distinctive spiced character.

A simple and widely used miniature bottle design, with little to distinguish it beyond the deep red liquid and label.

A small bottle with strong regional character and warm spice appeal.

Warm cinnamon, aromatic clove and soft nutmeg, with a sweet, lingering finish.

Tentoura was once called moschovolithra, meaning “the sweet smelling drink,” and was traditionally enjoyed by the nobility.