Basi in its purest form needs to be enjoyed in an Ilocano setting. With Basi Puro carried by Fort Ilocandia Hotel since the former’s earlier years, drinking basi in a place that showcases the culture of Ilocandia can be experienced with relative ease. All you need to do is get to the hotel. (However, if…

We’ve all had those days when all we want is a stack of oreos or a huge slice of cake. But in times when our bodies just can’t take another sugary indulgence, it is best to grab a glass of Ambaristo to kick our cravings to the curb. Ambaristo is a sweet little fruit bomb….

Enjoying wine is not just for connoisseurs. Anyone over 18, in most parts of the world, can enjoy the alcoholic drink. If you are new to drinking wine, take a look at the tips below. Enjoy the experience. All you need to do is to drink it, right? Wrong. Just drinking wine will reduce your…

“Most previous studies have shown that alcohol suppresses the immune system. We really didn’t expect that the moderate drinkers would have a much more robust response compared to the nondrinkers,” said Grant.

“You have to consider the impact this makes financially and since it is also a wonderful thing to do for the environment, we call it a win-win,” the company’s finance chief Sissel Salucop says.

“We are happy that Manong Sam took us on. We never imagined this years ago and now we are at Saramsam,” Salucop says.

Despite the rather mild cold front experienced in the Philippines during the holidays, Christmas will always be a good excuse to indulge in piping hot dishes and beverages. Last year, we did not share our mulled wine recipe but this year is different because we finally found the time to mix up a few things and try it out, etc. etc. 

Carrot Cake Manila, a shop in Tandang Sora that is famous for its yummy carrot cake, now carries Ilocano wine brand Basi del Diablo. While that is one of the reasons why Basi del Diablo loves the bakery, “the basi-carrot cake relationships goes way back,” according to Sissel Salucop, Salucop Group, Inc.’s finance chief and…

“We are lucky that we have the support of our friends here in Ilocos Norte. Their attendance means a lot to us especially now that the wines are still in its early stages commercially,” Sigrid Salucop, the brand’s director and the CEO of Salucop Group, Inc says. 

When: October 26, 6pm onwards Where: Cafe Buho, Bellagio Hills Ticket Price: P550 per person Confirm Attendance Here Ilocano wine brand Basi del Diablo is set to host a wine tasting night on October 26 with Bellagio Hills, one of the best hotels in the province. The event has been in the works for the…