The Spirit of the East
"In the golden light of the Bosphorus, time slows down. The ritual of Raki is not merely a drink, but a bridge between worlds—where the clear spirit meets water and transforms into the milky 'Lion’s Milk'. A tradition of conversation, connection, and the slow savoring of life."
AGLCCertified Agent
Alberta, Canada
The Spirit of the Orient
In the golden age of travel, the journey was as significant as the destination. Pera Orient Express captures the essence of 1950s Istanbul—a city where East meets West, draped in the velvet shadows of the grand Pera Palace and the rhythmic clatter of the Orient Express.
We are not merely distributors; we are curators of heritage. Our portfolio is a homage to the Art Deco orientalism of a bygone era, bringing the authentic, double-distilled spirit of Turkish Raki to the discerning palates of Alberta.
With a commitment to excellence mirrored by our AGLC Agent status, we ensure that every bottle of Efe and Beylerbeyi Raki arrives with the prestige it deserves—unbroken, pure, and steep in tradition.
The Anatolian Lineage
A Tradition of Purity
While many anise spirits share a common ancestry, Turkish Raki stands apart through its uncompromising production standards. Born from Suma—a distillate of fresh grapes—and crafted without added sugar, it represents the purest expression of the genre.
| The Spirit |
Lion's Milk
Turkish Raki |
Greek Ouzo |
Levantine Arak |
Italian Sambuca |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Base Spirit
|
Suma (Fresh Grapes) | Rectified Spirit (Grain/Molasses) | Grapes | Grain or Molasses |
|
Distillation
|
Double Distilled in Copper Pots | Redistilled with Anise | Distilled with Anise | Infused (Essential Oils) |
|
Anise Type
|
Pimpinella Anisum (Green Anise) | Anise, Fennel, Mastic | Green Anise | Star Anise |
|
Sugar Content
|
No Added Sugar (Dry) | Often Added | No Added Sugar | High Sugar (Liqueur) |
| The Verdict | Purest Expression | Sweet & Herbal | Potent & Rustic | Dessert Liqueur |
* Suma is the key differentiator of high-quality Turkish Raki. Unlike other anise spirits that may use industrial alcohol or molasses, premium Raki is distilled exclusively from fresh grapes (or raisins) and aniseed, resulting in a smoother, more complex "Lion's Milk" louche effect when water is added.
EFE RAKI
Experience the pioneer of modern Turkish Raki. Crafted from 100% fresh grapes and double-distilled in copper alembics, Efe embodies the crisp, authentic spirit of the Aegean coast.
BEYLERBEYI RAKI
The definition of smoothness. Triple-distilled with pure aniseed and no added sugar, Beylerbeyi offers a refined, velvet-textured palate worthy of the sultans.
The Beylerbeyi Registry
Tracking the journey of our most anticipated spirits from the heart of Turkey to Alberta.
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Atlantic Ocean
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Istanbul Port
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