what's rakı like? it's super expensive at my local

It's like Greek Ouzo, anise flavored. Ever have licorice? Well there you go, except much stronger. Also put it in a small, but tall glass and mix with a dash of water for full milky effect.

If you haven't had ouzo, it's like sambuca but not as syrupy.

Inferior version of ouzo.

Ignore all of these idiots, it's nothing like ouzo.

It's wine grape pomace and tastes exactly like any clear spirit. Not appealing in the slightest, but can be flavoured. Best served ice cold, preferably after a meal or with breakfast. The aniseed thing is a meme.

t. expat who lives on Crete and drinks it daily from neighbours still

Guess I'll just stick with ouzo. Not op but thanks for clarifying this.

anis flavored booze. I can't remember any details, I only had it once. Maybe a bit on the spicier side(?) But I might be wrong.

none of these answers are consistent

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>>8375170
absolute shitlords, ouzo is garbage and completely different, albeit similar taste profile

>>8375176
Correct, raki is the same as tsipouro, comes with or without anise (anise a shit) and it generally tastes fine. Normally watered down with ice or cold water about 1:1 (or just take it straight like a man). Goes great with fish. Mix it hot with honey to make delicious, warm, christmacy rakomelo (literally honey raki). Set it aflame on the cup for bonus points.

t. Denbts

got a bottle of that recently and finished it off fast, it was so good. Pour some in a glass and add some water, it gets milky and tastes like licorice
been meaning to pick up another bottle