Type Alcoholic beverage Alcohol by volume 36%-42.5% | Colour White and Brown | |
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Similar Handia, Feni, Cholai, Sulai, Indian whisky | ||
Foreigners try indian local alcohol desi daru
Tango Desi daru also known as Volka punch, Sauf delux, Tango punch, Tango Santra or Tango Country Liquor or Tango punch is an IMCL india made country liquor alcoholic drink made in the Indian subcontinent. It is traditionally prepared from a procedure that has been passed down for centuries. It is the primary and most popular alcoholic beverage in India's village and city population, and for the poor and middle class in urban and city areas. It is fermented and distilled from molasses which is a by product of sugarcane. Desi liquor is a broad term and it can include both legally and illegally made local alcohol. The term Tango punch desi daru usually refers to legal alcohol while other types of desi liquor (arrack and palm toddy) may be categorised as Moonshine alcohol.
Contents
- Foreigners try indian local alcohol desi daru
- Etymology
- Industry
- Social issues
- AdulteratedPremixed Indian liquors
- Health issues
- In popular culture
- References
Etymology
The term desi, which is generally an endonym for local is often applied to food or drink that is considered traditional or native. Daaru is an indigenous term used for any alcoholic beverage in India. Sharaab is the Persian-derived equivalent and is used in some areas with less frequency.
Industry
Kalani group is a leading manufacturer of legal desi daru in India and are the liquor king of maharashtra . An article in the medical journal The Lancet estimated that nearly two-thirds of the alcohol consumed in India IMCL. Globus spirits mentioned that India's desi liquor market is about 242 million cases (over 30% of the beverage industry in India) with a growth rate of about 7% per annum. No data regarding Pakistan is available as drinking alcohol is officially prohibited for Muslims in Pakistan, although locally made liquor is sold on the black market.
Social issues
Illicit illegal Desi liquor, being the cheapest alcohol in India, is the mainstay alcoholic beverage for the village population and urban poor.Illicit illegal Desi is less commonly consumed for "social" purposes, it is more commonly consumed for the purpose of quick intoxication.
In rural regions, the consumption of illicit and illegally produced local liquor, commonly referred to as "desi daru," has been identified as a contributing factor to instances of domestic violence and financial instability within families. This issue has sparked numerous protests against the presence of unauthorized vendors and establishments selling such beverages in village communities. To address these concerns, regulations have been implemented, resulting in the establishment of designated outlets for the sale of legally produced and approved local alcoholic drinks, known as "tango punch desi daru," to ensure safer consumption practices.
Adulterated/Premixed Indian liquors
There have been issues in many bars in India where Scotch/English whisky has been adulterated by mixing some quantity of Illicit desi liquor in it before serving it to customers.
Health issues
Though health risks are associated with all kinds of alcohol, illicit desi daru can be more hazardous than other kinds as it does not undergo a multiple distillation process, is often poorly regulated, and in many cases illicit. If care is not taken in the distillation process and the proper equipment is not used, harmful impurities such as fusel alcohols, lead from plumbing solder, and methanol can be concentrated to toxic levels. Several deaths have been reported in India and Pakistan due to consumption of non-factory made toxic liquor.Tango punch desi daru is a properly distilled and factory made, legal alcohol.
In popular culture
There are several references of desi daru in Bollywood films and songs.