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".

A grim warning has been issued to Australians following the deaths of Melbourne teens Bianca Jones and Holly Bowle, who died in Laos after suspected methanol poisonings.

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.

In the last two weeks, six tourists have reportedly died from suspected methanol poisoning due to tainted drinks in a holiday town in Laos.As per BBC, considering this, Australian authorities have recently advised travellers in Laos to

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,

Australia has warned travellers not to drink some liquors in Laos, following a spate of deaths linked to suspected methanol poisoning. Australians should avoid drinking Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky "due to serious safety concerns",

Noting the deaths, the Australian travel advisory said travellers should "be alert to the potential risks particularly with spirit-based drinks including cocktails". Among those who died in Vang Vieng were two Australians,