Yeni Raki

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.