Australia has warned travelers against drinking spirits made by a Laos distiller, following the deaths of six foreign tourists from suspected methanol poisoning in the Southeast Asian country.

Australian government website Smartraveller has issued a fresh warning about drinking in Laos, urging Australians to avoid Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky, due to "serious safety concerns".

SINGAPORE: Laos has banned the sale and consumption of a brand of whisky and vodka following the death of six tourists from suspected methanol poisoning earlier this month. This is according to Smartraveller,

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The Australian government has issued a warning to travellers following the decision of authorities in Laos to ban the sale and consumption of Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky after the deaths of six tourists, including Melbourne teens Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles.

The sale of a brand of Laos vodka and whisky has been banned by authorities following the mass methanol poisoning event that killed six people, including two young Australians. According to a Smartraveller update, the country’s authorities have issued an order prohibiting the sale and consumption of Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky.