Australia warns travellers against Laos liquors Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky

The warning about Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky follows deaths linked to suspected methanol poisoning.

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Australians should avoid drinking Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky "due to serious safety concerns", Australia's foreign affairs department said on its travel advisory website on Friday.

It added that Laotian authorities have barred the sale and consumption of these two products due to concerns that they were a health risk. The BBC has contacted the Laotian government for confirmation.

Reports suggest that the six people who died earlier this month in the Laotian town of Vang Vieng had drunk shots of locally made vodka.

Noting the deaths, the Australian travel advisory said travellers should "be alert to the potential risks particularly with spirit-based drinks including cocktails".

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