Tekirdağ Rakısı No. 10 is a premium rakı introduced in 2014 as a special edition created to preserve the traditional production method associated with the historic copper still known as “No. 10”, from which the product takes its name. It is made from suma, a grape distillate produced exclusively from fresh grapes, which is triple distilled with high-quality aniseed in traditional copper alembic stills. After distillation, the spirit is matured for several months in oak casks, an uncommon practice in the production of Turkish rakı that contributes to a smoother and more rounded character. Tekirdağ Rakısı No. 10 is bottled at 47.5% ABV and is produced in limited quantities. It represents a distinctive expression of traditional Turkish rakı, combining fresh grape distillate, triple distillation, and a short period of oak maturation.
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Tekirdağ Rakısı is a Turkish rakı brand produced by Mey İçki. The brand was officially introduced in 2000, although its origins are rooted in the long-standing rakı-making tradition of the city of Tekirdağ on the coast of the Sea of Marmara, one of the most important wine-growing regions in European Türkiye. The brand takes its name from this city, which has been associated with rakı production since the late 19th century. Tekirdağ Rakısı is produced from suma, a grape distillate made from fresh grapes, which is redistilled with aniseed in traditional copper alembic stills. Over the years, the portfolio has expanded to include several expressions, such as Tekirdağ Rakısı No. 10, Gold Series, and Reserve Series, which differ in their raw materials, production methods, and maturation processes.
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