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Arki

clear home-distilled spirit made from dates, millet or sorghum

Chad Wine & spirit Vegetarian

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Drawn, not photographed · Updated September 2026

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History

Distilled in small village stills in southern Chad and among date growers in the north; it is a strong informal spirit sold by the bottle.

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What is Arki?

Arki is a wine & spirit from Chad: clear home-distilled spirit made from dates, millet or sorghum. Distilled in small village stills in southern Chad and among date growers in the north; it is a strong informal spirit sold by the bottle.

Made with

millet 🍐fruit

Cooked

distilled

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