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'''Lambanóg''' is a traditional [[Philippines|Filipino]] [[Distilled alcohol|distilled]] [[Arecaceae|palm]] [[liquor]]. It is an alcoholic liquor made from the distillation of naturally fermented sap ([[tubâ]]) from palm trees such as sugar palm, coconut, or nipa.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqfYuT-wQWk |title=Lambanog na gawa sa nipa ng Quezon, ano nga ba ang lasa? {{!}} Pinas Sarap |date=2024-12-02 |last=GMA Public Affairs |access-date=2025-09-01 |via=YouTube}}{{Cite web |title=lambanog - Diksiyonaryo |url=https://diksiyonaryo.ph/search/lambanog |access-date=2025-09-01 |website=diksiyonaryo.ph}} The most popular variety is produced from the distilled coconut sap which is commonly described as "coconut vodka" due to its clear to milky white color and high alcohol content.{{cn|date=November 2025}} It originates from [[Luzon]] and the [[Visayas Islands]] (where it was historically known as '''''dalisay de coco''''', among other names). During the [[Spanish colonial period of the Philippines|Spanish colonial period]], it was also known as '''''vino de coco''''' in [[Spanish language|Spanish]] (despite being distilled and thus not a [[wine]]). In the international market, it is commonly sold as "'''coconut [[vodka]]'''" or "'''palm [[brandy]]'''."

'''Lambanóg''' is a traditional [[Philippines|Filipino]] [[Distilled alcohol|distilled]] [[Arecaceae|palm]] [[liquor]]. It is an alcoholic liquor made from the distillation of naturally fermented nectar ([[tubâ]]) from palm trees such as sugar palm, coconut, or nipa.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqfYuT-wQWk |title=Lambanog na gawa sa nipa ng Quezon, ano nga ba ang lasa? {{!}} Pinas Sarap |date=2024-12-02 |last=GMA Public Affairs |access-date=2025-09-01 |via=YouTube}}{{Cite web |title=lambanog - Diksiyonaryo |url=https://diksiyonaryo.ph/search/lambanog |access-date=2025-09-01 |website=diksiyonaryo.ph}} The most popular variety is produced from the distilled coconut nectar which is commonly described as "coconut vodka" due to its clear to milky white color and high alcohol content.{{cn|date=November 2025}} It originates from [[Luzon]] and the [[Visayas Islands]] (where it was historically known as '''''dalisay de coco''''', among other names). During the [[Spanish colonial period of the Philippines|Spanish colonial period]], it was also known as '''''vino de coco''''' in [[Spanish language|Spanish]] (despite being distilled and thus not a [[wine]]). In the international market, it is commonly sold as "'''coconut [[vodka]]'''" or "'''palm [[brandy]]'''."

Lambanóg usually has a clear to milky white color. It has a final alcohol content of 40 to 45% [[alcohol by volume|abv]], which is similar to [[whiskey]] or [[vodka]]. Lambanóg is used as a base liquor for various flavored spirits and cocktail creations.{{Cite web |title=The Philippine Vodka "Lambanog": Facts & Misconceptions |url=https://pca.gov.ph/index.php/10-news/283-the-philippine-vodka-lambanog-facts-misconceptions |access-date=May 7, 2024 |archive-date=December 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231213001553/https://pca.gov.ph/index.php/10-news/283-the-philippine-vodka-lambanog-facts-misconceptions |url-status=live }} Its smoothness has been compared to that of Japanese [[sake]] and European [[schnapps]].

Lambanóg usually has a clear to milky white color. It has a final alcohol content of 40 to 45% [[alcohol by volume|abv]], which is similar to [[whiskey]] or [[vodka]]. Lambanóg is used as a base liquor for various flavored spirits and cocktail creations.{{Cite web |title=The Philippine Vodka "Lambanog": Facts & Misconceptions |url=https://pca.gov.ph/index.php/10-news/283-the-philippine-vodka-lambanog-facts-misconceptions |access-date=May 7, 2024 |archive-date=December 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231213001553/https://pca.gov.ph/index.php/10-news/283-the-philippine-vodka-lambanog-facts-misconceptions |url-status=live }} Its smoothness has been compared to that of Japanese [[sake]] and European [[schnapps]].