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Aragh Sagi – Iran

Since alcohol has been prohibited in Iran since 1979, this illicit drink known as aragh sagi is primarily produced in private homes, in strict secrecy. Before 1979, there were several professional legal producers, whose recipes were appropriated by private producers in order to keep a small amount of alcohol circulating throughout the country. Aragh sagi is made from fermented raisins and is generally served mixed with water. It can be quite dangerous to imbibe since it’s produced at home, the alcohol content can be as high as 60 percent ABV.

If you are a Persian then you should know that there is now Aragh Sagi #Vodka available labeled under Exotic Mixes pic.twitter.com/0N9pfwAmyE

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