Vodka is a clear, neutral spirit, traditionally made from water and ethanol, with roots in Poland and Russia and a global presence.
Laos authorities have announced charges related to the 2024 methanol-poisoning deaths at a Nana Backpackers Hostel in Vang Vieng. Autopsies were not conducted, but forensic tests detected excessive methanol in vodka linked to the Tiger distillery. Australia and Denmark are pressing for tougher charges and justice for the victims.