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Rediscovering the World’s First Luxury Spirit: Batavia Arrack

The Long Drink

The pungent liquor from Indonesia is once again available and being used to make punch.

David Wondrich

Published Oct. 2 2017 5:00AM EDT

Rediscovering the World's First Luxury Spirit Batavia Arrack — Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast

David Wondrich

David Wondrich

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