Ready to try out ‘Habushu’, Japan’s snake whiskey!

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Shrutkirti Bhosale 08 Dec 2023

The drink is prepared by soaking fang-bearing pit viper found in Ryukyu Islands for months in whiskey, supposedly neutralising the venom.

old onto your hats and prepare for a wild ride through the spirited world of ‘Habushu’, the zaniest snake whiskey straight out of Japan! Forget your regular beverages, as this one comes with a side of slithery surprise and a dash of Okinawan quirkiness.

Imagine a venomous snake taking a spa day in a bottle of Awamori, an Okinawan rice spirit. Habushu isn’t just a drink; it’s practically a health tonic, or so they say.