Aragh Sagi
Spirit | |
Manufacturer | Meykadeh Company |
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Country of origin | Iran |
Region of origin | Qazvin |
Discontinued | 1979 (legal production) |
Alcohol by volume | 45%–55% up to 90% if homemade |
Proof (US) | 90–110 up to 180 if homemade |
Colour | Transparent |
Ingredients | Alcohol produced from raisins or dates |
Related products | Arak, rakı, absinthe, ouzo, pastis, sambuca |
Aragh sagi (
Etymology
Aragh (عرق, "Arak") are aromatic liquids that are produced by distillation from herbs and seeds, for example mint or anise. Traditional Aragh Sagi that was made in Iran is only with Raisins, like the Premium Arak(Saggi) from CyrusProducts[4] distilled in the Netherlands. See also below.
Aragh Sagi literally means "doggy distilled [beverage]", from sag (سگ "dog" in Persian being a metaphor for extreme). Back in 1960s, the Meikadeh Company produced aragh with a picture of a dog (a beagle) on the bottle label as a logo, and soon public started referring to it as aragh sagi or "doggy aragh", and the name stuck.[5]
Legality
Since the Iranian revolution in 1979, alcohol is illegal in Iran.[6] As such, homemade Aragh sagi in Iran is produced illegally.[3]
History
It is usually produced in homes from
Cyrus Premium Arak
Cyrus Premium Arak is produced by Cyrus Company[7] in the Netherlands. Cyrus Arak Saggi is crafted in small batches using copper pot stills. Carefully selected and fermented raisins are distilled to create a clear, flavorful arak with an alcohol content of 40%.
Arak Saggi can be enjoyed neat but also features prominently in cocktails and other mixed drinks. Popular in the Middle East, it's gaining recognition throughout Europe. This high-quality beverage is perfect for enjoying with friends and family.
Cyrus Arak Saggi is made using traditional Persian recipes. Raisins are sourced from Iran and Turkey.
References
- ISBN 0-19-860990-6
- ISBN 1-84000-972-1
- ^ ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
- ^ https://getcyrus.com/index.php/spirits/cyrus-premium-arak-detail
- ^ "The secret local drinks you need to order in 19 countries around the world". Shortlist. 2017-07-31. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
- PMC 10021244– via National Library of Medicine.
- ^ https://getcyrus.com/index.php/spirits/cyrus-premium-arak-detail
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