It's the month of October again, and it's time to gather up with your drinking companions and enjoy one of the happiest, booziest celebrations of them all—Oktoberfest! Friends, coworkers, classmates, and even relatives come together for this event to drink beer, a favorite beverage of Filipinos. The Oktoberfest may be put on hold worldwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the German festival is now back to be celebrated!
What is Oktoberfest?
Oktoberfest is a cherished festival celebrated annually. This celebration came from the German tradition that has influence globally, including in the Philippines. Oktoberfest is a vibrant event filled with lots and lots of beer (the main item), loud music and dancing, and tons of fun. It is said to be the biggest beer festival in the world.
Top 7 Alcoholic Beverages for Your Condo Living
We can all agree that Munich beer is the ideal beverage to enjoy during Oktoberfest. Still, of course, we Filipinos have distinct tastes and preferences regarding alcohol selections. Although Oktoberfest may be known for drinking beer, that doesn't mean you cannot get a try with other liquors. There are a lot of different drinks you can take a sip of this month.
If you're staying in the comfort of your condo living to keep yourself safe, you might want to stock your refrigerators and shelves with the best liquors that are suitable for the celebration, even at home. Here are the best liquors you can have for Oktoberfest or any festival in your condo living.
(Make sure you're 18 years old before consuming these alcoholic beverages!)
Beer
What's Oktoberfest without beer?
Beer is a typical alcoholic drink created from fermented cereal grains. It is available everywhere, and in a place like the Philippines, you have several options depending on your feelings. Beer has long been a part of Filipino celebrations and enjoyment with friends and family. Filipinos' insatiable demand for beer has led to a wide variety of beer brands in this nation. It has been one of the best-selling liquors in the Philippines, and the country even has its version of Oktoberfest beers. If you're an average Pinoy beer consumer, you already know what to choose, particularly when it comes to inexpensive alcohol. Among the best beers in the Philippines are the famous extra-strong Red Horse Beer and San Miguel Beer brands. Make sure to buy some and store them in your refrigerator because they are the best when chilled!
Gin
Apart from beers, gins are insanely popular in the country, and they are also very accessible to buy and store in your condo. The Philippines has long been regarded as the world's largest gin market, with roughly 50% of global sales.
Gin is a spirit manufactured from juniper berries. May it be drunk as it is or mixed into different types of cocktails, gins are very versatile and is what most Filipinos drink during occasions besides beer. Due to its bland taste, gin is used in traditional drinks like martini and red snapper. The GinPom, a blend of gin and pomelo-flavored juice, is one of the most well-known mixtures in the Philippines. Ginebra San Miguel is the country's pride in gin, and it can easily be bought in both small and big stores.
Brandy
One of the best liquors ever created is brandy. In the Philippines, brandy comes in a vast range.
Wine made from the fruit is used to make brandy. A wide variety of fruits, including grapes, apples, apricots, peaches, cherries, plums, and pears, can be used to make this. It is not only simple to locate on the market, but it also offers a variety of flavors to suit the palates of all booze enthusiasts. Each brandy in the Philippines can have a unique taste with the ideal balance of zest, crispness, and sweetness. With a glass of brandy in your hand, one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the Philippines, you'll experience that all-too-familiar feeling of sophistication. Fundador, Emperador, and Alfonso are the nation's three most widely used brands.
Vodka
You can keep a good bottle of vodka on the shelf of your condo if you are concerned about counting calories or simply want flavorless alcohol.
Vodka is often not very flavorful because it is mainly made from high-starch plants. The most popular basis is potatoes, but other options include rye, corn, cereals, and beets. Although vodka is not as well-known as gin in the cocktail industry, it does make some classic drinks possible. Not to mention, its sugar and calorie content is modest, and due to its moderate flavor, it goes well with various acidic and fruity beverages.
Whiskey
Whiskey is one of the most varied spirits, made by distilling malted grains like rye, corn, wheat, or barley. Its peculiar flavor is mainly influenced by the region in which it is brewed. Older whiskeys are pretty expensive and are often matured in oak casks. Although there are many subcategories of whiskey, the three most common are bourbon, rye, and Scotch. Among the whiskey brands available are Red Label, Jim Beam, and Jack Daniel's.
Remember that whiskey begins to oxidize as soon as the bottle is opened, so make sure to consume your preferred spirit within two months.
Tequila
Tequilas are pretty famous, so it's great to have a bottle ready in your condo living for an occasion.
Tequila is known for being one of the more substantial types of spirits. It is made from fermented agave, and its flavor can range from somewhat sweet, earthy, and peppery, depending on the region where the agave was cultivated. While some tequilas are mixed, others are matured in barrels or casks. One well-known drink with tequila in it is a margarita, but there are also many other intriguing tequila cocktails to try. This being said, you should keep at least one good tequila in stock.
Rum
One of the first known liquors is rum, which is still used by some cocktail powerhouses to fill their glasses. Rum differs from many other spirits in that it ferments using sugarcane rather than grain or grapes. Rum, made by distilling sugar cane juice or molasses and then aging it, best captures the essence of the tropics. Rums range in hue from light to dark, and generally speaking, the darker the rum, the more flavorful it is.
Bacardi Rum and Tanduay Gold Rum are brands you can try out.
Drinking in the Comfort of Your Condo Living
You can create a celebration inside your condo with the seven liquors mentioned in the list. Although the Philippines did not introduce Oktoberfest, it is clear that Filipinos enjoy gatherings, and that beer (alcoholic beverages in general) is one thing that cannot be missed. Drinking is more than just a way to celebrate and socialize with friends in the Philippines.
Whether inside or outside your condo living this Oktoberfest, you must never forget: Drink moderately!
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