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Ceylon Arrack

Golden spirit distilled from coconut palm toddy and aged in halmilla barrels

Sri Lanka Wine & spirit Vegetarian

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Distilled from fermented coconut flower sap; the Dutch and British formalised the trade, and arrack remains Sri Lanka’s national spirit.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ceylon Arrack?

Ceylon Arrack is a wine & spirit from Sri Lanka: golden spirit distilled from coconut palm toddy and aged in halmilla barrels. Distilled from fermented coconut flower sap; the Dutch and British formalised the trade, and arrack remains Sri Lanka’s national spirit.

Made with

coconutsugar

Cooked

distilled

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