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Beverage
Rakı
Where it belongs
Türkiye
Frequently asked
Is Rakı a registered geographical indication?
Yes. Rakı is registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under No. 136 as a designation of origin.
Which region does Rakı belong to?
According to the registration, Rakı belongs to Türkiye.
What does "designation of origin" mean?
Designation of origin: the entire production process belongs to this region alone.
Rakı is a spirit made by flavouring twice-distilled grape pomace with aniseed, regarded as Türkiye's national drink. It is usually taken with seafood and meze, and is a cousin of aniseed spirits such as pastis, ouzo and arak. Turkish standards set its alcohol content at no less than 40 percent. It holds a registered designation of origin.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION · TURKISH PATENT REGISTRY
No. 136
designation of origin
Designation of origin: the entire production process belongs to this region alone.
