Yeni Raki is Turkey's most iconic raki — often called the country's unofficial national drink — a twice-distilled anise spirit made from suma and aniseed. Yeni Raki is produced by twice distilling suma (grape-based spirit) blended with ethyl alcohol and aniseed. Like all raki it louches into a milky white when water is added, and its aromatic anise character has made it a fixture of Turkish social and dining culture for generations. It is traditionally served with cold water and ice alongside meze, shared slowly across a meal at the raki table. Tasting Notes Nose: Aromatic anise and licorice. Palate: Smooth and anise-forward with a clean, dry character. Finish: Dry with lingering anise. Specs Style: Turkish raki (anise spirit) Base: Suma and aniseed, twice distilled Origin: Turkey Size: 750ml Frequently Asked Questions Why is Yeni Raki called Turkey's national drink? It is the most recognized raki brand in Turkey and a long-standing fixture of the country's social and dining culture. How do you drink Yeni Raki? With cold water and ice — which turns it milky white — served alongside meze. What is it made from? Suma (grape-based spirit) blended with ethyl alcohol and aniseed, twice distilled. {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Why is Yeni Raki called Turkey's national drink?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"It is the most recognized raki brand in Turkey and a long-standing fixture of the country's social and dining culture."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How do you drink Yeni Raki?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"With cold water and ice — which turns it milky white — served alongside meze."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What is it made from?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Suma (grape-based spirit) blended with ethyl alcohol and aniseed, twice distilled."}}]}
