Basi

Basí
A float in the Basi Festival in Naguilian, La Union depicting a giant basi burnay
TypeAlcoholic drink
Country of origin The Philippines
Region of originIlocos Region
Alcohol by volume 10%-16%
ColorPale red
FlavorSweet, tangy, and earthy flavors
IngredientsSugarcane juice, water, samac bark or leaves and glutinous rice
VariantsCachaça, rhum agricole

Basí is a traditional Ilocano fermented alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane juice, predominantly produced in Northern Luzon, Philippines particularly in the Ilocos Region. It is fermented in burnáy (earthen jars) and flavored with gamú or natural additives such as samak bark. Basí has been an integral part of Ilocano culture for centuries, commonly featured in various rituals and celebrations, with distinct regional variations in its production methods and flavor profiles.