Taste: The entry is plush and generous

creating a mouth-puckering experience with every bite

Absolutely — 18 months of barrel aging and a 95-point Wine Enthusiast rating place this squarely in sipping territory

The dried spice and oak taper slowly

Coconut flan mirrors the rum's gentle sweetness

Tekirdag Gold Rakisi 700ML speyside Taste: The entry is plushTekirdag Gold Rakisi 700ML is a premium oak aged Turkish raki made from 100% fresh grapes and high quality aniseed, bottled at 45% ABV. Twice distilled in copper alembics and aged a minimum of 90 days in oak barrels, this expression earned 89 points from Tastings. com, distinguishing it as one of Turkey's more refined raki offerings. Quick Facts: ABV: 45% Origin: Tekirda Region, Turkey Oak Aged (minimum 90 days) Distillery: Mey ki, Istanbul Production