Saki Raki

Saki Raki - Information and Origin

Did you know that saki raki - like any other type of raki - is also often referred to as "lion's milk" in Turkey? On the one hand, this is due to the fact that the spirit takes on a milky, cloudy appearance when mixed with water. On the other hand, for some it has a religious background. In Turkey, one often hears the following sentence before toasting with saki raki: "The Prophet forbids alcohol, but he has no objection to milk."

Want to know more about Saki Raki? Then read on.

Where does raki come from?

The history of Saki Raki begins during the Ottoman Empire. At that time, aniseed schnapps was made from grapes and aniseed. In Turkey, his recipe has been refined over the years and this is how the first raki was born. It was the basis for many different varieties.

The spirit developed into an integral part of Turkish culture and is usually tasted with warm appetizers, the so-called mezes. At a traditional festive raki table, there are countless of them on a table and people eat and drink for hours.

When was Saki Raki created?

Saki Raki is a relatively new type of Raki and is a specialty product of the Alcosan Beverage Industry & Trade Limited company. The company was founded in Manisa under the umbrella of Sezer Holding. After vodka and liqueur, raki has also been produced there since 2013. With a production capacity of 2 million liters, Saki Raki is one of the smaller manufacturers. Sezer Holding is a producer in Turkey that produces raki without any added sugar. The focus of the company is on the production of high-quality and well-filtered alcohol. In our shop you will find selected products from the brand and can convince yourself of the unique, exquisite taste.

Incidentally, Sâki is the name of the person at the table who offers and pours the alcohol. This is usually the oldest person in the group. The task can also be handed over to another person.

In Turkey, you will rarely find anyone drinking saki raki alone. This is considered a sign of loneliness in Turkey. According to Turkish custom, if you see someone drinking saki raki alone, you should sit down and enjoy the spirit with them in good company.

What makes Saki Raki different from other manufacturers?

As with all other rakis, the traditional distillation in copper stills takes place in the production of Saki Raki. This gives it the aroma typical of raki. A silver charcoal filtration system was introduced as a technical innovation, which filters out all harmful components that occur during the fermentation and distillation process from the drink in several passes. This probably makes Saki Raki not only healthier than other types of Raki, but also softer, gentler and more refined in taste.

With these new production facilities, innovative manufacturing methods and the corresponding distillation know-how, very good quality products are produced. The Saki Rakis were able to win three silver and two bronze medals at the 2013 San Francisco World Spirits Competition in the first year of production and even before the raki hit the shelves.

Raki made from red grapes

With the Siyah Üzüm (“Black Grape”), Saki Raki brought a raki made exclusively from red grapes onto the market. This type of raki is currently (2020) not available from any other manufacturer.

The Mey company was the first to launch a raki made from red grapes. This was the Yeni Raki "Mest Bogazkere", a Single Grape Raki, i.e. a Raki made only from a certain grape variety. However, this product is currently no longer manufactured and sold.

Popular Saki Raki Varieties 

Below we present some of the most popular Saki Raki varieties:

Saki Raki Siyah Uzum

The Saki Raki Siyah Uzum is one of the most popular types of raki. Even its packaging makes it unique. The raki is made from dark, red grapes and has no added sugar. In a complex process, the grapes are distilled in copper kettles and then macerated with aniseed from Cesme. After that, the raki is filtered 10 times and then rests for another 10 months before it is finally bottled and delivered. This complex process gives the Saki Raki its unmistakable, special taste.

Saki Raki Altin Oran

The Saki Raki Altin Oran is also called Saki Raki Gold. It comes in luxurious black and gold packaging and is produced using the most modern manufacturing processes to the highest quality standards. For the production of the Saki Raki Gold, pure spring water is used directly from the property of the distillery. Like the other types of raki, the grape alcohol goes through a complex distillation process, which guarantees an end result of the best quality.

Premium Saki Raki

The Premium Saki Raki is the luxury raki among the raki varieties. It is only produced in a strictly limited edition. If you see the Premium Raki in stock, you should definitely strike and secure a bottle. Made from high-quality grapes and equally high-quality anise, the alcohol is filtered a full 50 times. After the complex filtering, the raki matures for another 50 months before it is bottled. The Raki Premium range is currently strictly limited to just 5000 bottles.  

Have we piqued your interest? If you want to try saki raki for the first time, ours is Probierpaket ideal for you. In small or large variants, you can secure different varieties to try out. With the trial packages we offer an unbeatable Saki Raki offer.

Where to buy Saki Raki? 

What are the Saki Raki Fiyatları (Prices)? In our shop you get Saki Raki at the best price. The exact prices vary depending on the variety and filling quantity, it is best to find out more in our shop about current prices and offers. The cheapest is Saki Raki Yas Uzum Superior. The Saki Raki Premium is one of the more expensive luxury varieties. You have the option of purchasing individual varieties, the popular Saki Raki Siyah Üzüm in a pack of 6 or you can secure various trial packages. If you buy your Saki Raki today, we will deliver it to your home within 1 to 2 working days.