Hard Liquor Choices in Philippines

[Lover_Boy 12]

Not a beer drinker, what is your experience with local hard liquor in Philippines that is made in Philippines and not imported.

 

I see they have a blended Whiskey for $3 per bottle, I mix with Coke Zero

 

https://manila-wine.com/tanduay-embassy-filipino-blended-whisky#:~:text=Tanduay Embassy | Filipino Blended Whisky

 

 

[top_secret 2,421]

[flicks1998 1,044]

8 hours ago, Lover_Boy said:

Not a beer drinker, what is your experience with local hard liquor in Philippines that is made in Philippines and not imported.

 

I see they have a blended Whiskey for $3 per bottle, I mix with Coke Zero

 

https://manila-wine.com/tanduay-embassy-filipino-blended-whisky#:~:text=Tanduay Embassy | Filipino Blended Whisky

 

 

The general consensus in the SE Asia region has been longer and harder handovers drinking local vs. imported liquor.  In my younger days, I found that generally to be true in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.  I rarely drink now so cannot speak for any of the newer stuff that has come out. 

[jskibo 588]

Same company makes a $3 bottle of rum too 

[Lover_Boy 12]

3 hours ago, jskibo said:

Same company makes a $3 bottle of rum too 

I noticed liquor is still dirt cheap in Philippines.

 

Marlboro Cig used to be like 40 peso a pack and Philippines brands were like 20 peso for a 20 pack, I see they have put a sin tax on them and went sky high

 

 

14 hours ago, flicks1998 said:

The general consensus in the SE Asia region has been longer and harder handovers drinking local vs. imported liquor.  In my younger days, I found that generally to be true in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.  I rarely drink now so cannot speak for any of the newer stuff that has come out. 

That was my concern the quality and the hangover, I guess it Philippines quality

[GinoNiña 182]

Try The Lambanog. Make sure it’s an authentic lambanog. No mixture. 

[NeonParticles 126]

I'm fine with just default Tanduay.  It mixes well and is cheap as hell.

[top_secret 2,421]

On 6/14/2023 at 8:54 AM, NeonParticles said:

I'm fine with just default Tanduay.  It mixes well and is cheap as hell.

 

I agree.  I am no connoisseur of fine booze but do tend to drink a fair amount of rum and consider cheapo Tanduay to actually be pretty decent rum by my own global amateur standards.

 

The ubiquitous Empi always packs a terrible hangover for me so I avoid it and the above mentioned Kung Fu will definitely kick your as-s in the morning.

[AKteacher 104]

I like Tanduay 1854 when I can find it. About PHP400/bottle

https://manila-wine.com/tanduay-1854-15-years-old-filipino-rum

 

or Tanduay Superior, about PHP 280/bottle

https://manila-wine.com/tanduay-superior-12-years-old-filipino-rum

 

[Lover_Boy 12]

5 hours ago, AKteacher said:

I like Tanduay 1854 when I can find it. About PHP400/bottle

https://manila-wine.com/tanduay-1854-15-years-old-filipino-rum

 

or Tanduay Superior, about PHP 280/bottle

https://manila-wine.com/tanduay-superior-12-years-old-filipino-rum

 

I haven't really drank rum less in a Pina Colada

 

What do you mix it with?

 

I usually just buy a bottle of Johnny Walker Black at the bar/club and mix it with Coke Zero.

[AKteacher 104]

20 hours ago, Lover_Boy said:

I haven't really drank rum less in a Pina Colada

 

What do you mix it with?

 

I usually just buy a bottle of Johnny Walker Black at the bar/club and mix it with Coke Zero.

The better Tanduays I drink straight, with a coke chaser.

[kev_n_jena 89]

I haven't found any local liquor that didn't give me a terrible hangover. My wife has been in the US since 07 and we visit Phil's about every 3 years. I find it best to send a balikbayan box with plenty of assorted liquors ahead of time, we like to go during Fiesta. We also send "ladies drink" so everyone can enjoy. I've sent boxed wine, scotch, rum, tequila,  vodka, and brandy. The men in my wife's family and the neighbors really enjoy trying new selections. I also send shot glasses to avoid sharing one glass around the party table. A dart board and decks of cards are popular too. 

[jskibo 588]

I think I miss PI. Just paid $17.99 a six pack for red horse and San Miguel, $13.99 for San Miguel dark. 

[TBoneTX 45,288]

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