Lambanog is Second on ‘Top Global Spirits’ List

Local coconut-based alcoholic beverage Lambanog is the second-best spirit in the world, according to a list released by online food database TasteAtlas, reported by the Philippine Star on March 23.  The ‘Top 79 Spirits in the World” list by TasteAtlas released last March 15 ranks Lambanog as No. 2 with 4.4-star rating from a possible 5, the report said. No other Filipino spirit made the list. 
No. 1 in the list was Speyside Scotch from Scotland. Completing the Top 5 global spirits list were Islay Scotch from Scotland, Viljamovka from Serbia, and Armagnac from France.  The list is based on ratings of the TasteAtlas audience as are all TasteAtlas food rankings.
The online food database described the clear, colorless, and strong Lambanog originating from the fermented sap of coconut palm, with a usual alcohol content around 40% ABV.  TasteAsia also noted modern varieties of Lambanog are often tinted, sweetened, and flavored, but the classic version is traditionally enjoyed neat though blends well in cocktails.