Rum Tasting

Rum tasting in Hoi An, a sensory journey at the heart of Vietnamese flavors

South of Hoi An, the Indochine Distillery produces a very unique rum, Sampan: a 100% Vietnamese artisanal rum made from fresh cane juice, distilled according to a know-how inherited from the French West Indies and refined with requirement.

In this intimate setting, between copper stills imported from the Hexagone and barrels from ex-Cognac, the rum tasting experience in Hoi An becomes an immersion into a universe where terroir, technique and creativity meet.

Guided by a passionate expert, you will discover how Vietnamese sugar cane is harvested by hand, pressed and fermented within 24 hours, before being distilled and carefully aged. The result: an agricultural white rum and aged versions with frank aromas of tropical fruits, spices and wood.

This activity, friendly and refined, is aimed at lovers of spirits, but also to all travelers curious to discover Vietnam otherwise: through its artisanal flavors, its discreet refinement and local know-how.
A moment suspended in Hoi An, to be savored slowly.

Schedule of your rum tasting in Hoi An

Wlecome at the Indochine Distillery

Your experience begins at the heart of the Indochine Distillery, located a few kilometers from Hoi An, in a peaceful setting surrounded by sugar cane plantations.
Upon your arrival, you are greeted by a member of the team, passionate about the world of spirits and Vietnamese agricultural rum.

A first introduction is given to you on the history of the Sampan project

Discovery of the production process

The tour continues in the production area, where you discover each step of the elaboration of Sampan rum, from the cane to the bottle.

Your guide explains the choice of a 100% cane juice production, an approach that brings this Vietnamese rum closer to the great agricultural rums.

Guided tasting of several rums Sampan

Then place to the tasting.
In a calm and friendly atmosphere, you taste several expressions of Sampan rum, ideally selected to reveal the aromatic richness of the Vietnamese terroir.

The different options to discover the Indochine Distillery

To adapt to all desires, the Indochine Distillery offers several visit and tasting formulas, ranging from short discovery to full sensory moment. Whether you are a curious amateur, passionate about spirits or a simple traveler in search of a gourmet and original activity in Hoi An, each option offers an authentic immersion in the universe of Sampan rum, handcrafted in Vietnam.

Option 1: Tour of the distillery & classic tasting

A first ideal approach to understand the manufacturing process of Vietnamese agricultural rum.
After the guided tour of the facilities, you will taste a selection of white and amber rums, accompanied by technical explanations to learn to recognize their aromas and finesse.

Option 2: Tour of the distillery, classic tasting & lunch

Come from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., guided tour of the distillery, taste three white rums and two aged rums and enjoy a lunch (2 people minimum)

Option 3: Tour of the distillery, classic tasting & barbecue for dinner

Come from 6 to 9 p.m., guided tour of the facilities, taste three white rum and enjoy a barbecue for dinner (minimum 6 people)

Price 2026:

1 - 560.000 VND / pax

2 - 750.000 VND / pax

3 - 1.060.000 VND / pax

Car transfer option 1.000.000 VND

A unique sensory parenthesis in Hoi An

Discovering the Indochine Distillery in Hoi An is much more than a simple tasting: it’s to immerse yourself in the refined universe of the Vietnamese artisanal rum, made with passion from local sugar cane.
Each visit, whether short, gourmet or technical, reveals the richness of the Vietnamese terroir and the expertise of artisans who have combined French traditions and Asian creativity.

Between tropical perfumes, precise distillation techniques and authentic human encounters, this activity offers a suspended moment, far from the bustle of the old town.
An ideal break for travelers seeking a sensory journey, an original activity or a unique souvenir of Vietnam.