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.

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,

Authorities in Laos have issued an order prohibiting the sale and consumption of Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky after the deaths of six tourists including Melbourne teens Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles.