Gold Rakia (Pando's Recipe)

Australia’s First Licensed Rakia - Made in Honour of Pando.

36 Short Gold Rakia is the first Rakia to be licensed and sold in Australia — and it all started with a promise. Before their father Pando passed away in 2014, brothers Con and Jon Lioulios vowed to share his beloved recipe with the world. This spirit is that promise, bottled.

Distilled from premium, locally grown Shiraz grapes and delicately infused with star anise, our Gold Rakia is then aged in American Oak to develop its smooth, full-bodied character and warm, nostalgic aroma.

Just one sip can transport you — to the warmth of family tables, the laughter of old stories, and the traditions that bring us together.

Rakia has always been a drink in hand — through life’s highs and lows. For celebration or remembrance, connection or comfort, it’s there. That’s the heart of 36 Short.

Best enjoyed neat with the people who matter most.

Whether you’ve grown up with Rakia or are discovering it for the first time, we invite you to taste the spirit of Pando — and the story of 36 Short.