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EFE Raki

by J-B Hyppolite on Aug 26, 2011 in Liquor
EFE Raki

It's time for another odd liquor feature, folks!

EFE Raki prides itself on being "The Original Turkish Raki."  It's also the first privately produced Raki in Turkey. For those wondering, Raki is a popular spirit consumed by drinkers throughout Turkey and surrounding countries. People from that region genuinely like to drink Raki with seafood. Raki is to Turkey what Tequila/Mezcal is to Mexico. It is engrained in Turkish culture, and is the national spirit.

EFE Raki is made with grapes and anise seed, lending itself a flavor likened to absinthe. It's triple distilled and then re-distilled in a pot. EFE Raki can be consumed straight or one can add water and ice. 

Once Raki hits the taste buds, the mouth is introduced to a rather strong wave of liquorish tasting liqueur . That particular taste may be tolerable for one drinker, yet a tad overwhelming for the next. For most Americans, this kind of flavor is not commonly or popularly consumed, but a great choice if you're open minded enough to give a popular foreign liqueur a shot at love. If you can't handle it straight-up, you can experiment with mixing Raki with water, which produces a natural chemical reaction and makes the drink look a little cloudy.

This spirit may be difficult to find regularly on shelves, so check in with your local spirits shop.


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