Efe Raki Green (75cl, 45%)

Efe Raki Green is a Turkish raki from Efe, made by ELDA, the house that became Turkey's first private-sector raki producer when the state monopoly ended in 2004. It is bottled at 45% in a 75cl bottle. The Fresh Grapes expression departs from the traditional raisin base. Fresh Aegean grapes are made into a triple-distilled grape spirit, which is then re-distilled in pot stills with Aegean aniseed. The result is an unsweetened raki that the producer positions as smoother than its classic Blue. The character is led by anise, with fresh grape. It is meant to be served diluted with chilled water and ice until it turns milky white.