Saki Rakı Gurme

Saki Rakı Gurme is a 45% ABV Turkish raki produced at Sezer Holding's facilities in Salihli, Manisa, from black grapes fermented together with their seeds. It represents the 12-month step in Saki's range, where resting time and filtration count are matched. It appears in the producer's product list alongside Saki Premium, Uludağ and De Lux.

How is Saki Gurme made?

Black grapes are fermented with their seeds in tanks; the resulting suma is distilled with aniseed in copper stills. The raki is diluted with high-pH water from Uludağ, rested for 12 months and filtered 12 times. In De Lux, made by the same method, this period extends to 18 months.

How is it served?

Well chilled, it is drunk in a narrow-waisted glass, raki poured first, then cold water added. Those who want ice can add it last; those who prefer it neat can keep a glass of cold water alongside.

What food does it pair with?

True to its name, it goes well with a rich meze table: white cheese and melon, hummus, aubergine salad, seafood and grilled fish. Its black-grape base also suits grilled meats and skewer kebabs.