Aila (liquor)

Aila
Traditional container and cup used to serve Aila
Courseliquor
Place of originNepal
Main ingredientsrice, grains and millet

Aylā (Nepal Bhasa: अयला:) is a Newari beverage prepared by distillation of fermented ingredients such as rice, grains and millet. Apart from casual drinking, Aila is an important part of festivals in Nepal. This liquor is usually homemade and prepared by traditional methods. Its preparation is not yet commercial in Nepal, however it is sold in restaurant that serve Newa cuisine. It can be bought in local Newari restaurants . CNN has noted it as being one of the "50 most delicious drinks in the world".