oghi

oghi is a spirit made in Armenia and in the Armenian regions of neighboring countries from garden fruits and berries. Most commonly distilled from fermented mulberries or grapes, it can also be made from pears, plums, figs, or apricots, among others. While it’s often referred to as “vodka” or “moonshine” (still, pot. It is also commonly employed to give guests a warm, spirited welcome, which isn’t difficult, as it usually clocks in at or around 60 percent ABV. Oghi is also known as “aragh” or “arak,” and indeed it is sometimes flavored with anise like the arak of Lebanon and the raki of Turkey.

See arrack and eau-de-vie.

“Fruit-Distilled Moonshine.” The Travel Channel. http://www.travelchannel.com/videos/fruit-distilled-moonshine-0229638 (accessed March 29, 2021).

“Palu-Agriculture (Trees).” Houshamadyan.org. https://www.houshamadyan.org/mapottomanempire/vilayetdiyarbekir/palu/economy/agriculture-trees.html (accessed March 29, 2021).

By: Anna Archibald