Australia has warned travelers against drinking spirits made by a Laos distiller, following the deaths of six foreign tourists from suspected methanol poisoning in the Southeast Asian country.

Australian travel advisory says Laos has banned Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky

A grim warning has been issued to Australians following the deaths of Melbourne teens Bianca Jones and Holly Bowle, who died in Laos after suspected methanol poisonings.

It comes after six tourists have died in the country, including a 57-year-old American man, after suspected methanol poisoning.