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Fake drinks are a growing concern in Nigeria, and it's important to be able to identify them in order to protect yourself and your loved ones from harm. Today, we will discuss some tips on how to recognize fake drinks in Nigeria.

Check the Label and Packaging
When buying wine or spirits, the label and packaging should be your first point of inspection. The label should contain all necessary information, including the brand name, address of the manufacturer, and the alcohol percentage. Make sure the label is clear and free of any spelling errors or inconsistencies. If the packaging is of low quality or looks tampered with, it's likely a fake.

Look for a Batch Number and Expiry Date
Legitimate wines and spirits will have a batch number and an expiry date printed on the packaging. The batch number ensures traceability and quality control, while the expiry date indicates the shelf life of the product. If the drink doesn't have a batch number or expiry date, or if they look suspicious or altered, it's likely a fake.

Check the Taste and Smell
Fake wines and spirits often have a different taste or smell from the genuine product. If the drink has an unusual or off-putting taste or smell, it may be a fake. Be wary of any wines or spirits that taste or smell like they have been adulterated with other substances.

Buy from Trusted Sources
To reduce your risk of buying fake wines and spirits, it's best to buy from reputable stores, authorized distributors, or online retailers. Avoid buying from street vendors or unlicensed shops, as they are more likely to sell fake or adulterated products.

Naija Liquor is the most trusted online liquor store to buy wines and spirits from because their products are sourced directly from accredited distributors and importers. They also have a liquor license from the government which they would not want to lose by taking risks.

Be Wary of large Discounts and ridiculously low prices.
Fake wines and spirits are often sold at massively discounted prices. While it's tempting to take advantage of these deals, they can be a red flag. Legitimate wines and spirits are priced according to their quality and production costs, so if the price seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Check the Texture and Color
The texture and color of wines and spirits can also be a giveaway. Legitimate products will have a consistent texture and color, while fake products may have a different texture or color from what you're used to. If a wine or spirit looks too cloudy, too dark, or too thin, it may be fake.

Beware of Counterfeit Brands
Counterfeit wine and spirit brands are a common problem in Nigeria, and they often mimic the packaging and labeling of legitimate brands. Always check the brand name and logo to ensure they match the genuine product.

Pay Attention to the Source of Production
Many legitimate wines and spirits have their place of production or origin printed on the packaging. If the source of production is different from what you're used to or doesn't match the brand's usual place of production, it may be a fake. You can also research the source of production to verify its authenticity.

Additional ways to quickly determine if a spirit drink is original includes:

- Every bottle has manufacturer’s name, address/location, manufacturing date, and batch number (and sometimes LOT number).

- For whisky’s, shake the whiskey bottle, if the bubbles disappear under 10 seconds, high chances of it being a good drink.

-If it does not have NAFDAC number, it either is fake or was imported for non-commercial purposes.

- Standard bottle volume sizes are 20cl, 70cl, 75cl, 100cl. One recurrent mistake on fake products is wrong volume size. Sometimes they use 70cl when it should be 75cl and vice versa.

- For Jameson Irish Whiskey which is one of the fastest moving whiskeys, look out for:
Size is 70cl (700ml) for the regular bottle and has 40% alcohol content. (Not 75cl or 750ml)
It has ‘imported by Pernod Ricard, Nigeria’ printed at the back of the label.
1780 is embossed on lower end of the bottle.
The label around the bottle is a sticker.
Has NAFDAC number

For the Johnnie Walker range, including Red Label, Black Label, Gold Label, look out for:
Size is 70cl (700ml) for the regular bottle. (Not 75cl)
Label is not a sticker. It is an embossed design.
Has NAFDAC number

For the Hennessy range, check that:
Seal of authenticity unbroken (ensure not plastic or nylon unbranded seal)
Seal of authenticity reflects light
Colour of Hennessy is deep dark brown (VSOP)
Taste is unique. If it tastes off, or different from usual, it is a fake.

By following these tips, you can reduce your risk of buying fake wines and spirits in Nigeria and ensure that you enjoy high-quality, genuine products.

We at Naijaliquor.com, aim to combat the menace of fake drinks across Nigeria by:

1. Connecting wine stores to accredited importers, ensuring our customers get the finest wines and spirit from our trusted online store.

2. Providing tips on how to know original drinks, and

3. Introducing you to new amazing ways of enjoying your liquor.

Follow us on Instagram (Naija_Liquor) and facebook (Naija Liquor) to see what we are up to, get party invites, or to ask us any questions about alcohol in Nigeria.

bsjay:
Of what benefit is this research to human beings? Does it guide man in any way into the Laws of God?

SMH. Did you come here to find the laws of God??

Minet16:
thats since the recreation. after God created man, from the time of adam to moses is 2000 years, moses to Jesus 2000 years, this is 2015 b.c. btw before God created Adam the earth had been in existence, that was when satan fell from heaven. so keep your faith before you confuse people here

Hi, from the Biblical account of earth's creation to Adams creation is 5 days. So a total of still about 6000 years. Compared to what science posits which is in billions of years. smh for u.

mynairatime:
U are right

Finally!

13. The Earth is 4.56 billion years old the same
age as the Moon and the Sun.

The holy book of Christians say otherwise. The Bible posits that the earth is about 6,000 years old.

So are you gonna believe what the Bible says by faith or are you gonna belief what science has proved so clearly, by evidence.

Sile12:
Bros sometimes when you are making research, you don't pick them from the floor or in the bush. You mostly refer to existing research work to create new ones. People visits World Factbook to make research, and know more about the world's countries. Writing projects in school, we make research from the long existing ones sometimes, go online gather informations that are not yours, copy them, modify them and you make your references. With this haven't you copied and pasted? So its no big deal bro as long as its genuine, copy/paste existing since 3500BC.

The poster didn't claim it was original. smh for you.

tmanis:
"keyboard not found. Press ESC for start up menu."

Lmao!!

mynairatime:
Offer me what? I am sure you know that i'm not a beggar, i dont take from people no matter how big or small. Only one thing i need is one small apartment with mini-library. I just want to read for the rest of my life & i am already working on that. I am happy, very happy with my life.

Good for you. Just try to apply what you read practically. It would improve you.

mynairatime:
Of cause brother. I am a poor guy who don't have anything to be proud of, i never have that rich. Richmen with their weath. Let this poor guy also proud of what he has. Did u say 'ego' yes ego!

I don't even have pity to offer you. I think you need to relax..

mynairatime:
It is anyway, fully loaded. U can't dudge for me. C-WIRE will find you out with speed of light you are found.

Continue stroking your ego. Olodo!

tartar9:
*sighs*you wont understand,the lord works in mysterious ways.

smh. The King's invisible cloth!

mynairatime:
I am not having sheet to ask the hell my. Hey u watch me through e-wire (technology) & i watch you through c-wire (intelligence) can you believe that intellegence sees clearer than technology? You can't believe!

Lol @ c-wire. Self acclaimed intelligence.

2undexy:
am i?..well if u xay so

I do.

A blind man walks into a bar. And a table. And a
chair!!

Vivly:
I've seen the joke. It's actually two Yoruba women sat together quietly in the bus.
Figure!

Well, that's the version you saw which in my opinion is crazier! Two yoruba woman. Ko possible!

mynairatime:
Hmm ha ha u now have brain that functions better. Yet i am not going to ask ur dad to buy me one.

I think you should ask him. A dictionary will make you less of a di*k.

2undexy:
nd thumps up 2 u rich family nobody get 2 knw, claiming u re rich so, mayb u re still dwelling in ur subconciousness...beta wake up frm ur slumber u this poor brat claiming rich. Buh as 4 me, i thank God 4 me and my family, we are satisfied wif wat we own, nd thank God we re nt begging unlike u fyn baras...

You're pathetic!

KillerBeauty:
I can see no opportunities for social science graduates here












Am out

Your signature tho!! smh.

mynairatime:
Ole , liar. u 'don't do insults' not only in on this nairaland. Mind you, worthiness isn't in my dictionary. How many insulve words have u spoken in the last 3 day get away.

smh for you. You do not even have a dictionary in the first place. Meanwhile, get a life.

Two women sat together, quietly.

If you're smart and get the above, drop your own short jokes! ! Chao..

2undexy:
u've said it all ma bro...dnt mind dah nincompoop jarwe

smh. Be there giving your broke ass hope. Better get to work and make good money for your poor family.

mynairatime:
uncle idiot i gat to stop talking to u if u dont use ur brain i was expecting insult from u, i thought u say something like- have u rented a TV? Are u watching in neigbour's apartment? but u dont know the right time to issue insultive words. ja da nu.

Sorry, I don't do insults. You're not even worth that. smh for you.

mynairatime:
I don't know idiot like you are still in this country. i supposed, u are not a nigerian if not ur brain would have been upgraded beyong that of people who believe in faraway. Bill Gate? No na Bill Door. hey man leave alone. I have taken my birth i am settling to watch film & ball if there is something ask GOOGLE.

Good, at least you have TV to watch.

mynairatime:
The bad headed you do not have brain that deals with issue like this. Point of correction i am not suffering. As far as i don't beg for bread, as far as i don't beg for cloth or have i ever come to your dad's house to beg? Abosutely no! What makes a man rich isn't determined by quantity of wealth stocked but quality of content commanded. If i wake up with nothing or little in my pocket & feel contented then there is no way my days will not be full of laughters & happiness. But even if i suffer with my bunch of skill, experience, knowledge, ability to command speech, intellegence, ability to create theories from pratical exprience, designation of concept to guide uncommon situations at this very tender age then it means richmen have stolen common mam's right

Does it occur to you that there are rich people that are healthy, content and happy?? Do u think Bill Gates is not content?

Warlord3000:
Thanks to Glo for Android...

Don't think I can ever spend above 12k a year..

1K/month.

How does that work? What's the 411?

udysweet:
Pls I'm not trying to derail dis thread but abeg make una tell me who or where I can get data to buy now. I hvnt tried it b4 and I use airtel android plan but not so buoyant now I jus wanna do 1k own,but it seems airtel isn't included in d network I'm seeing here were dey share and sell.
Can sm1 help out as I need to subscribe now now? Any reliable resellers,and if icant get airtel can I get mtn and will it work on my samsung grand duos1?

This is the number for my data provider. He's trustworthy. 0708 323 5848.

mynairatime:
I think you are a slave that eats crunch from your master's table. I hate what they have. Do you know why? Because it also destroys their natural peace, natural security & it builds borrowed personalities for them. They can't go out without aides (peoples like you). They can't go out without man-made security: police,secret agents & theirs likes, riches have stolen away their real persons & they are orbiting around the riches as situation dictates to them. Boy tell the chief slaves (richmen) that the poor enjoy peace...THAT THEY CAN NEVER ENJOY TILL THEY DIE. Ha ha ha ha

Be patting yourself on the head and masturbating your ego there. Just because you're poor, you think all rich people don't have peace. smh. See both the rich and the poor suffer.. and still both of them enjoy. I'd rather remain rich and suffer than be like you and suffer.

mynairatime:
NO! It is not enticing, it is enthiving. Riches destroys inner beauty & recreates the outer beauty which is atificial your brain is very poor

Riches destroy inner beauty?? How can that be?? OMG!.. Well, I guess people will hate on the things they have not.. smh for your broke ass.

EfemenaXY:
Haha!

Aisha, I'm quickly learning my lessons o! Right now, I'm at stage one: submissively cooking dinner in the kitchen.

After which, I hope to graduate to stage two: Barefooted, pregnant, and chained to the kitchen sink!!

Revelations chapter 50 verse 75...

LMAO... That cracked me up. Meanwhile, I have very good handcuffs just incase the one they used to chain you to the kitchen sink gets weak.

Bootybuttchic:
haa.....thank God hes left sha......he must have found peace by now....... men they try ....whew!







i hate when people pick mistakes too much,bully someone feelings(emotionally).turn a matrimonial home into a family house.....chai....plus the rest.........thank God for that mans life



Gid pls give me brain to treat my husband and home well....amen

God give you brain?? smh!!