The Kulüp Raki is an absolute classic of the Turkish Raki culture, also called the Gentlemen's Raki. This raki was introduced by Tekel, the state alcohol monopoly, in 1932, is now the oldest raki sold in Turkey, and is still based on the original recipe from the thirties.
So it comes from the time of the Turkish Republic, when its founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was still alive. For a long time it was assumed that the people depicted showed Atatürk and his right hand, which was caused by the similarity of the image. In fact, the label's designer, the well-known graphic artist Ihap Hulusi Görey, has immortalized himself here.
This tradition is also easy to see on the label. At 50% alcohol, the Kulüp Raki has a slightly higher alcohol content than most rakis, which have 45%. The anise content of this raki is also a little higher and gives this raki a distinct character.
Kulüp Raki is the absolute classic among Turkish rakis, enjoy the tradition and style that this raki embodies.