In Turkey, rakı is not simply a spirit — it is a ritual. It is poured at the table, diluted with water until it turns a milky white (earning its nickname, aslan sütü, “lion’s milk”), and shared slowly over food and conversation that can last for hours. Few spirits in the world are so inseparable from the culture that produced them, and Yeni Rakı — meaning “New Rakı,” a name adopted ...Show More >
In Turkey, rakı is not simply a spirit — it is a ritual. It is poured at the table, diluted with water until it turns a milky white (earning its nickname, aslan sütü, “lion’s milk”), and shared slowly over food and conversation that can last for hours. Few spirits in the world are so inseparable from the culture that produced them, and Yeni Rakı — meaning “New Rakı,” a name adopted in the post-war era to mark a new chapter for Türkiye — has been at the center of that tradition for over five centuries.
First referenced in literature as early as 1510, rakı was distilled throughout the Ottoman Empire from grapes, raisins, and aniseed. Yeni Rakı preserves that lineage with precision: a double-distilled spirit of layered complexity, built through a highly crafted process in which flavor and texture develop gradually with each distillation. The anise is bold and aromatic but never harsh — rounded by the distilled grape base into something warm, dramatic, and deeply satisfying.
At 90 proof (45% ABV), it carries real presence — best experienced as the Turks do: alongside meze, grilled fish, or lamb, with good company and no particular hurry.
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Producer: Yeni Rakı
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Base: Grapes, raisins & aniseed
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Origin: Türkiye
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Proof: 90 (45% ABV)
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Format: 700ml
Serving Suggestions: Add chilled water to taste — the spirit will turn white. Serve alongside meze, grilled fish, lamb kebab, or white cheese. Do not rush.
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