Yeni Rakı
Aniseed grape spirit · Yeni Rakı · Beer & spirits
must-try
Why it's worth it
Rakı, the Lion's Milk, is the unofficial national drink of Turkey, drunk slowly with water, ice and meze. Yeni Rakı is the classic benchmark brand, made from a mix of 20 grapes and bottled at 45%.
Taste
Clear 45% aniseed spirit that turns milky white with water; strong liquorice aroma, soft grape base
Why this rating
You can’t get this at homerare or import-only in Czechia
Reviewers rave about it2 sourced review quotes on file
A local icona national icon
Easy to findstocked in mainstream chains at everyday prices
Scores 8 of 10 on our published rubric.
Where & what you'll pay
Migros
CarrefourSAMMacrocenter€€EAN 8697530205757If you know Czech shelves
Closest CZ analog is none on everyday shelves; the flavour recalls Greek ouzo or French pastis
Sources
“Nevertheless, the classical Yeni Raki, getting its taste from a mixture of 20 different grapes, is 45% alcoholic.”
madeinturkeytours.com (blog)“belongs to a long meyhane meal more often than to a quick drink”
yummyistanbul.com (blog)
Curated 2026-09-24. Image: Open Food Facts contributors, CC-BY-SA.