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    Rodriguez, John Cedric D.

    GED_103_AM13
    Readings in Philippine History
    Reflection Paper

    For an activity called "Museum Visitation," I chose to visit Destileria Limtuaco


    Museum in Intramuros, Manila. This distillery is one of the oldest in the Philippines
    and has been operating continuously. Intramuros is a historical walled city built
    during the Spanish colonial era. I selected this distillery for several reasons. First, it's
    close to our university, Mapua. Second, it has significant historical importance as
    one of the oldest distilleries in the Philippines, known for its best-selling wines and
    liquors. Third, the company takes pride in having five generations of Master
    Blenders. Fourth, the Destileria Limtuaco Museum has architectural significance and
    character. This was my first visit to a distillery, despite not being a liquor drinker.
    Are you aware of the fascinating history behind White Castle's products? As a
    teenager, I've come to know some of their offerings, but it wasn't until recently that I
    discovered their intriguing backstory. Growing up, I remember seeing those bikini-
    clad models in White Castle's calendars, which served as a parental advisory for us.
    Now, those images of the red bikinis are on display in a museum, and it's evident
    that the White Castle Whiskey brand has made a significant impact on our culture.
    Among the famous models featured in White Castle's calendars were Ms.
    Evangeline Pascual, Ms. Cristina Gonzales, Ms. Glydel Mercado, Ms. Carmi Martin,
    Ms. Lorna Tolentino, Ms. Angela Velez, Ms. Roxanne Guinoo, Ms. RR Enriquez, and
    Ms. Meg Imperial, among others. Moreover, I recently read an article highlighting the
    first-ever member of the LGBTQIA+ community to be featured in the liquor brand's
    decade-long campaign: TikTok star Sassa Gurl. As the 2022 calendar girl for White
    Castle Whiskey, Sassa Gurl is making history and breaking barriers. It's fascinating
    to see how White Castle's products have evolved over time, and I can't wait to see
    what they have in store for the future.

    Through my research on the Destileria Limtuaco Museum, I discovered


    fascinating trivia and facts about the history of wine-making during the Spanish
    Colonial era. The museum was established in 1852 by Lim Tua Co, a Chinese
    merchant and martial arts master, who produced a diverse range of distilled spirits
    and alcoholic beverages, including whisky, rum, gin, vodka, brandy, flavored tequila,
    ready-to-mix cocktail drinks, medicinal tonic, and various liqueurs. Limtuaco started
    with a small distillery on Gandara Street in Binondo, Manila, where he sold Chinese
    herbal wine, which later became known as sioktong. The distillery became well-
    known for producing high-quality liquors, including White Castle whisky, Napoleon
    VSOP brandy, and Sioktong, which is now available under two different brands -
    Vino de Chino and Vino Kung Fu. Other popular brands include Palawan Rum,
    Manille Liqueur de Calamansi, and Imeldifique Cooking Wine. Destilleria Limtuaco
    Museum is recognized as a leader in the Philippine liquor industry and is a top
    exporter of Philippine liquors to many countries worldwide.
    I had a profound realization during my recent museum visitation activity. Being
    cooped up indoors due to my hectic student schedule for the past three years has
    limited my exposure to new experiences and learnings. Traveling alone enabled me
    to appreciate the beauty of historical and architectural landmarks, which I might have
    missed out on otherwise. Despite the initial daunting feeling of traveling alone, it
    turned out to be an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. I strongly recommend
    traveling alone to anyone who wants to venture on a journey of self-discovery and
    relaxation while discovering the hidden gems around us.

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