Aragh Sagi

Aragh sagi
TypeSpirit
ManufacturerMeykadeh Company
Country of origin Iran
Region of originQazvin
Discontinued1979 (legal production)
Alcohol by volume 45%–55%
up to 90% if homemade
Proof (US)90–110
up to 180 if homemade
ColourTransparent
IngredientsAlcohol produced from raisins or dates
Related productsArak, rakı, absinthe, ouzo, pastis, sambuca

Aragh sagi (Persian: عرق سگی, romanized: araq-e sagi, lit. doggy [metaphor for extreme] distilled [beverage]) is a type of Iranian moonshine. This distilled alcoholic beverage usually contains around 50% alcohol. However, since it was produced without much quality control, it may have contained more or less alcohol, at times even reaching 80%. A high-quality aragh sagi tastes similar to grappa. Some Western sources call it Persian or Iranian Vodka.