Distillation practices heavily dictate the final character, purity, and smoothness of anis-flavored spirits. Standard production methods across Lebanon typically involve a triple-distillation cycle. In those conventional setups, distillers add the anis seeds exclusively during the final third distillation run. However, Chateau Musar completely reimagines this craft for its high-end portfolio. The distillers subject l’arack to an unparalleled fourth distillation run. During this final fourth distillation stage, the team infuses the highest quality local anis seeds directly into the heart of the spirit. This additional step guarantees an extremely pure, crystal-clear, and sophisticated profile that lacks the harsh, fiery burn often found in lesser spirits.