A uniquely
Filipino liquor that is made from naturally
fermented and
distilled coconut sap and is most closely related to
Vodka. Produced in the southern
tagalog region, its standard preparation (prescribed by the .ph dept of science and technology (
DOST), should yield forty percent
alcohol and thus be
80 proof.
Yes the same DOST that handles
science and
mathematics curricula for primary and secondary school children also prescribe the proper method of making
intoxicating beverages.
Because of its purity and lack of any strong and distinct flavors, aside from a very slight hint of fermented coconut sap, it is very easily flavored with anything you can think of. The most common being raisins which add a pleasant sweetness and takes away the edge.
When in .ph /msg karfung and he will treat you to a shot of this oh so wonderful local concoction.