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  2. Rakia - Wikipedia

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    Rakia, rakija, rakiya, rachiu or rakı (/ ˈ r ɑː k i ə, ˈ r æ-, r ə ˈ k iː ə /), is the collective term for fruit spirits (or fruit brandy) popular in the Balkans. The alcohol content of rakia is normally 40% ABV , but home-produced rakia can be stronger (typically 50–80%).

  3. Rakı - Wikipedia

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    The largest producer of raki is Diageo; Yeni Rakı is the largest brand. [4] In many East Mediterranean and Balkan countries, the term raki is widely used to describe similar distilled alcoholic beverages. This shared terminology dates back to the Ottoman Empire, where "raki" became a generic term for distilled spirits. During Ottoman rule, the ...

  4. Rakomelo - Wikipedia

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    Rakomelo is made by combining raki or tsipouro - two types of grape pomace brandy - with honey and several spices, such as cinnamon, cardamom, or other regional herbs.It is produced in Crete and other islands of the Aegean Sea and on the Greek mainland, chiefly consumed during the winter as a warm drink. [3]

  5. What's the Difference Between Cognac and Brandy? - AOL

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    Brandy generally refers to a distilled spirit made from fermented fruit juice. It can be produced using grapes or other types of fruit, such as apples. ... What do V.S. and V.S.O.P. mean? Cognac ...

  6. Apple Brandy vs. Applejack: What's the Difference? - AOL

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    Apple brandy is distilled from a mash of fermented apples. Within the category, specific varieties reside, like Calvados, which must be produced in Normandy, France.. Compared to applejack, apple ...

  7. Moonshine by country - Wikipedia

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    The common term referring to moonshine in Slovakia is domáca, meaning "made at home" / "homebrew"; or pálenô / pálenka / pálené, which roughly translates as "burned", derived from the process of burning during distillation. A common moonshine in Slovakia is slivovica, sometimes called plum brandy in English.

  8. Tsikoudia - Wikipedia

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    The name tsikoudia derives from the Greek word for terebinth, referencing the plant’s historic use in flavouring spirits. In eastern Crete, it is colloquially known as raki (Greek: ρακή, romanized: rakí), a term borrowed from Turkish rakı and itself from Arabic arak (عرق), both meaning "distilled." This nomenclature reflects the ...

  9. List of national drinks - Wikipedia

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    Albania: Raki Andorra: Brandy, Wine Austria: Almdudler Belarus: Byarozavik is a traditional Belarusian drink made from birch sap, achieving widespread popularity in the Soviet Union before undergoing a modern resurgence. Belgium: Belgium is situated in the “Beer belt” and is known for its beers and breweries. There are over 1,400 kinds of ...