Brandy Museum (Philippines)

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Brandy Museum
Casa De Emperador with monument (Megaworld Boulevard, Mandurriao, Iloilo City; 04-25-2024).jpg
Brandy Museum housed at the Casa de Emperador
Brandy Museum (Philippines)
EstablishedJanuary 6, 2022 (2022-01-06)
LocationCasa de Emperador, Iloilo Business Park, Mandurriao, Iloilo City, Philippines
Coordinates 10°43′5.82″N122°32′54.22″E / 10.7182833°N 122.5483944°E / 10.7182833; 122.5483944
Type Brandy museum

The Brandy Museum is a museum dedicated to brandy, located in Iloilo Business Park, Mandurriao, Iloilo City, Philippines. It is the first and only museum of its kind in the country. [1] Owned and operated by Emperador, Inc., the museum opened its doors in 2022. [2]

The museum is situated at Casa de Emperador, next to the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art (ILOMOCA).

Exhibits

The museum's gallery features a collection of preserved books, letters, brandy-making tools, and soil samples, offering visitors a glimpse into the age-old practice of brandy production. The exhibits also highlight the histories of five brandy brands under Emperador, Inc.: Fundador, Tres Capas, Terry Centenario, Garvey, Soyo, and Espléndido. [3]

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References

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