Kate Dingwall Published 09/14/22 Michael Persico If you've sipped a spirit, regardless of whether it was aged or not, or distilled from agave, apples, wheat, or rye, chances are the process for making it found its roots, in some sense, in arak. ^{Travel Asia Indonesia How Bali's trendiest bars are championing the revival of an ancient spirit Introducing arak, the revered Balinese spirit in the midst of a spectacular transformation.} Made in Bali September 14, 2023 by Edward Speirs. Arak. It is the drink of both celebration and ceremony here in Bali, used at social as well as religious gatherings. Needless to say, it has its role and part to play in everyday life on the island — it is, quite literally, the spirit of Bali. However, its initial introduction into 'modern yMTK.