Laos bans local vodka and whisky brand following suspected poisoning, Australia says
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Reported ban comes after two Australian teenagers, two Danish citizens, an American, and a Briton became ill, and later died, after drinking in Vang Vieng

Lao authorities have banned the sale and consumption of a brand of whisky and vodka after the death of six tourists from a suspected mass methanol poisoning this month.

According to Smartraveller, the Australian government’s travel advice website, the drinks Tiger vodka and Tiger whisky have been prohibited by the Laos government due to “concerns about these products being a health risk”.

  • whithom
    6·
    27 days ago

    Didn’t remove the head during distillation probably.

    • masterofn001@lemmy.ca
      6·
      27 days ago

      As a one time home distiller, the first rule is remove the heads and tails.

      Pretty basic stuff.

      And you can use that shit to strip paint. Or bottle and use as a Molotov cocktail.

      Nothing is wasted.

      • whithom
        2·
        27 days ago

        if you’re making cocktails, be sure to add kerosene for the long burning.