"Lambanog is not coconut wine or Philippine vodka; it occupies its unique category as a Philippine spirit," champion mixologist Ian Libang clarifies.
Born and raised in Tanauan, Batangas, champion bartender and mixologist Ian Libang, also known as "Curious" or "The Curious Bartender," is no stranger to lambanog, which ranked No. 2 in TasteAtlas' 2024 World's Best Spirits list. Libang had the pleasure of ...
Lambanog achieved a rating of 4.4 stars, on par with the top-tier Speyside Scotch from Scotland, and surpassed 77 other well-known spirits, including Scotland's Islay Scotch, Serbia's Viljamovka, and France's Armagnac.
Rising from its previous ranking as the world's 10th best spirit in 2023, the Philippines' lambanog has made a remarkable leap, securing the No. 2 spot in Taste Atlas' global ranking this year. It achieved a rating of 4.4 stars, ...
We can even trace lambanog's history as far as back as the pre-colonial period.
Call a friend today to celebrate, folks. The Philippines' traditional lambanog has caught the attention of reviewers from the international food database Taste Atlas. So much so that it had ranked the drink as the 10th best spirit around the world. Cheers ...
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