The Guardian reported on Friday that Laos is implementing a ban on Tiger, a local whisky and vodka brand, after six tourists, including one American, died of what authorities believe to be methanol poisoning.

Laos has banned the sale and consumption of a local alcohol brand following the death of six foreign tourists due to alleged methanol poisoning.

Six tourists from Australia, Denmark, the United States, and the United Kingdom died in Laos due to methanol poisoning. In response to these tragic events, the country's authorities banned the sale and consumption of a specific brand of vodka and whiskey.