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Rakı advertisements that became widespread after the foundation of rakı factories
during the reign of Abdul Hamid II

The aforementioned weren't the only rakı factories opened during Ab-
dul Hamid II's rule. The town of Fertek in Niğde was producing Fertek Rakı.
Brands like Boğaziçi, Ruh and Alem were competing to get the top spot in

the rakı market. During Abdul Hamid II's rule, which was a time even the

palace staff was producing rakı, Deniz Kızı Rakı, also known as Tenedos Rakı,
became very popular. Üzüm Kızı Rakı was another popular rakı brand and
was usually known as 'the rakı with the girl' due to its advertisement posters.

Abdul Hamid II issued another decree and permitted the production of
the Greek version of rakı, known as 'ouzo', in Pergamum.

Wine Production and Export during the

Reign of Abdul Hamid II

In 1889, vineyards were set up on a land in Erenköy, Istanbul on a 70-
hectare land. During the rule of Abdul Hamid II, the Sultaniye vineyards in

the Aegean region were used to produce grapes for wine production, which
would later be exported to Europe.

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