An award-winning local spirit: Lakan Extra Premium Lambanog
When one thinks of award-winning Filipino brews, one of the first things that come to mind is our humble beer. Local beer brands have been winning international awards, which prove that they are at par with the Coronas, the Heinekens, and the Guinnesses of the world.
One local spirit, however, has always been overlooked, yet has always been a staple in the country for centuries: lambanog. It is sometimes referred to as coconut wine, coconut vodka, or arrack; in reality, it is actually neither of these.
It’s been dubbed as the “poor man’s beverage” thanks to the abundance of coconuts in the country and the relatively simple and cost-effective process of making it. Making lambanog taste good, however, is an art in itself; and only one distillery has ever managed to perfect their process of making lambanog to elevate it to a class of its own: Philippine Craft Distillers, Inc. (PCDI).
AN AWARD-WINNING SPIRIT. Lakan won Gold at the 53rd World Selection of Spirits and Liqueurs in 2015.
PCDI have taken modern technology and applied it to the age-old process of making lambanog to come up with Lakan Extra Premium Lambanog. It’s an award-winning beverage fit for the discerning global traveler, with four awards to its name:
- Gold Award, 53rd World Selection of Spirits & Liqueurs 2015
- Silver Award, 54th World Selection of Spirits & Liqueurs 2016
- Bronze Medal, 16th San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2016
- Silver Medal, The New York World Wine and Spirits Competition 2016
To know more about this premium Filipino spirit, please visit lakan.com.ph, or read our feature on Lakan here.
