{"id":47993,"date":"2019-09-15T12:00:05","date_gmt":"2019-09-15T04:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=47993"},"modified":"2020-01-21T17:42:26","modified_gmt":"2020-01-21T09:42:26","slug":"filipino-alcoholic-drinks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2019\/09\/15\/filipino-alcoholic-drinks\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Proudly Filipino-Made Alcoholic Drinks"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Philippines is a country\u00a0rich in natural resources, and nowadays, are used to create alcohol, spirits, and liqueur.<\/p>\n

So if you haven’t tried anything yet, we have listed below a few notable non-beer alcoholic brands made in the country\u2014some of which you may be familiar with and some could be new to you!<\/p>\n

Don Papa Rum<\/h3>\n

The island of Negros is known for growing sweet sugarcane that only a handful of regions can grow to create high-quality rum.<\/p>\n

And with such, Don Papa Rum<\/strong> is created with this locally\u00a0grown main ingredient that tastes naturally of vanilla, honey, and candied fruits.<\/p>\n

Also read: 5 years of premium rum: Don Papa Rum celebrates \u2018Sugarlandia\u2019<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Retail price: Php 2,000
\nAvailable at: Kultura Filipino
\nFacebook:\u00a0Don Papa Rum<\/a>
\nWebsite: donpaparum.com<\/a><\/p>\n

ARC Botanical Gin<\/h3>\n

The country\u2019s first authentic craft distillery\u00a0Full Circle Craft Distillers Co.\u00a0officially launched their flagship gin spirit last July.\u00a0Archipelago Botanical Gin<\/strong>\u00a0and its sister spirits,\u00a0Archipelago Barrel Reserve<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Archipelago Lava Rock Vodka\u00a0<\/strong>are taking the country by storm!<\/p>\n

Also read: Archipelago Botanical Gin Is Now Available in the Philippines<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Retail price: ARC Botanical Gin (Php 2,800),\u00a0ARC Barrel\u00a0Reserve Gin (Php 3,400),\u00a0ARC Lava Rock Vodka (Php 1,800)
\nAvailable at: Kultura Filipino at SM Malls,\u00a0boozy.ph, Tesoro\u2019s boutiques, and in Duty Free Philippines.
\nFacebook: Full Circle Craft Distillers Co.<\/a>
\nWebsite:\u00a0fullcircledistillers.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Lakan<\/h3>\n

Lakan<\/strong> is an artisanal liquor known locally as lambanog<\/em>. Adhering to a centuries-old tradition of harvesting and distilling nectar from the inflorescence of coconut trees, Lakan is a coconut liquor that conferred international awards for quality and taste by Monde Selection International Institute.<\/p>\n

The brand takes its name from\u00a0a title given to nobility from a time before the Spanish came to the country\u2014a fitting name for the unique flavor profile of the Philippine coconut liquor.<\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0A drink fit for royalty: Lakan Extra Premium Lambanog<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LakanPhilippines\/photos\/a.676425025776915\/2271802439572491\/?type=3&permPage=1<\/p>\n

Retail price: Lakan Gold (Php 4,000), Lakan Silver (Php 3,000), Lakan Bronze (Php 1,650)
\nAvailable at: Through their website or at Kultura Filipino at SM Malls, Duty Free Philippines, Rustan’s Supermarket, Tesoro’s, Wine Depot, Barcino Wine and Resto Bar, Landmark, Robinson’s Supermarket
\nFacebook: Lakan<\/a>
\nWebsite:\u00a0lakan.com.ph<\/a><\/p>\n

Manille Liqueur<\/h3>\n

The Philippines has its own lime hybrid fruit that is used in many Filipino cuisine. It is such a common household ingredient that Distileria Limtuaco\u2014the oldest distillery in the country\u2014created the Manille Liqueur de Calamansi<\/strong>, a local version of the limoncello.<\/p>\n

Manille bottles the essence of calamansi by using fruit rinds in a vodka base, creating a zesty, citrus-fresh alcoholic drink. Try it as chilled shot or on the rocks for a refreshing drink to remind you of the\u00a0ubiquitous Philippine lime.<\/p>\n

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Retail price: Manille Liqueur de Calamansi (Php 440),\u00a0Manille Liqueur de Dalandan (Php 440)
\nAvailable at: Liquor Express website
\nFacebook: Manille Liqueur<\/a>
\nWebsite:\u00a0liquorexpress.ph<\/a><\/p>\n

Also read: Filipino Drinking Culture<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Tapuey from Adams<\/h3>\n

Tapuey<\/strong> is a traditional rice wine liquor from the highland Northern Luzon. It is normally served during rituals and special occasions after it has fermented for two months in clay jars. This particular brand, Tapuey, is from Adams, Ilocos Norte.<\/p>\n

The original recipe for the tapuey or tapuy cannot be sold in stores because of short shelf life. This evolved recipe used for Tapuey will not have the bitterness of the similarly made lambanog, but instead is sweet and tangy with the smoothness that matches the Japanese sake.<\/p>\n

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Retail price: Php 500
\nAvailable at: Ritual at 2\/F Languages Internationale Bldg. Arnaiz Ave. Makati City and Proudly Promdi<\/a><\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0Eco-Friendly Shops to Check out for Your Holiday Gift Hunting<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Sirena<\/h3>\n

Destileria Barako Corp. in the Philippines created the Sirena line of liquor that includes a vodka and a gin. The Sirena Blue Pea Gin<\/strong> is distilled in small batches with Philippine botanicals, including sampaguita, pink pomelo, and blue pea flower!<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Sirena Vodka<\/strong> is distilled two times and filtered in charcoal six times to be one of the purest vodkas in the country. The distillery also sells a salted caramel version!<\/p>\n