VIETNAM – Hoi An – Learn About Rum in a Local Factory

A unique place where travellers can discover a French distillery and learn about rum production in Vietnam that uses traditional rum ageing techniques.

Theme

Art & Culture, Classic, Gastronomy

Country - City

Vietnam - Hoi An

Market segment

Thematic Leisure

Price Level

$$

Max pax

15 for the visit of the factory, 8 for the Rum Workshop, 6 for cocktail class

Seasonality

Year-round

Arrival city

Hoi An

Departure city

Hoi An

Description

During this fun activity, guests learn about the process of rum production, from the arrival of the pure sugar cane to the final product, a sealed bottle of rum. During the visit, explanations about the process as well as samples for tasting will be provided by a master distiller. The factory has been established in a beautiful set up in a colourful building near the sea.

Selling points

  • Learn more about real Vietnamese agricultural rum with an experienced French team at a small local factory
  • Taste different kinds of rum on spot, with the possibility to bring back high-quality rum (as gifts or for personal use)
  • Possibility to add a private rum cocktail class or rum workshop for the travellers to make their rum and bring it back home
  • The factory is beautiful and conveniently located for breaks with the refreshing sea air or to let the kids play while the parents enjoy a drink.
  • Easy access to the factory, located a 15-minute drive south of Hoi An

Level Of The Excursion

Low - This activity impacts local community, culture and/or environment in a small but meaningful way

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Empowerment and education

Economic Impact

Local individual benefits

Additional Information

Positive Impact:

The activity helps some locals to increase their income, and also promotes local products of the region, such as sugar cane.

Time And Transportation

From To Distance By Duration Road condition
Hoi An Center

Distillerie d’Indochine

15 kilometers Car 15 minutes Good
Danang City

Distillerie d’Indochine

40 kilometers Car 1 hour Good

 

Duration

  • Guided Tour & Tasting “White Rhums” – 3 kinds of white Rhums: 1 hour
  • Guided Tour & Tasting “White Rhums” – 3 kinds of white Rhums & 2 kinds of aged Rhums: 2 hours
  • Cocktails (Mocktail) Masterclass: 2 hours
  • Guided Tour & Lunch at the Distillerie: 3 hours
  • Guided Tour & Dinner at the Distillerie: 3 hours
  • Hands-on Rhum Workshop: 1h 30min (afternoon only)

Min pax

1 for the visit of the factory, 3 for the Rum Workshop, 2 for rum cocktail cass

Max pax

15 for the visit of the factory, 8 for the Rum Workshop, 6 for rum cocktail class

How to sell it

  • A great activity for all lovers of craft rum
  • The team in charge of the activity is truly passionate and have deep knowledge about rum
  • A real rum factory with a French-style and a traditional aging method
  • The best Vietnamese agricultural rum – high quality and taste of family tradition
  • The factory is small and not dangerous, therefore it’s also really good for families (parents can enjoy the place and the kids can play in the garden when they feel bored)
  • A great break during the middle of the day, the factory is next to the sea (no view but gets a lot of fresh sea air)
  • Easy to combine with any activities in Hoi An

Why this activity

  • To offer new activities in Hoi An
  • To develop a niche product
  • To try to develop the south of Hoi An
  • We had the opportunity (and we heard the rum was excellent)

Good to combine with

Any activity and sightseeing in Hoi An in the morning + rum factory visit with lunch or afternoon rum cocktail class

 

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Pros

  • An authentic and pleasant place near the sea
  • Interesting visit to a real rum factory using 100% local sugar cane
  • The factory is perfectly clean and the sofas outside are great to relax on
  • The team are French and also proficient in English
  • The team lives there so it’s unlikely to move too much in terms of HR
  • They are really welcoming with different kinds of rum to taste
  • Bookings should be easy to make

Cons

  • The location is a bit far from Hoi An center
  • Only for FIT and small group
  • The price of the rum workshop is expensive
  • Access to the factory is not the easiest for drivers

 

Information

A visit of the distillery:

  • Welcome cocktail
  • Guided tour of the distillery
  • Tasting of Sampan’s Rum and discover a whole universe of flavors

Visit the distillery with a rum cocktail class

  • Welcome drink
  • Guided tour of the distillery
  • Tasting of Sampan’s Rum (3 kinds of white rum)
  • Cocktail class with the master bartender

Visit and lunch at the distillery

  • Welcome drink
  • Guided tour of the distillery
  • Tasting of Sampan’s Rum (3 kinds of white rum)
  • Lunch with Hoi An specialties

Visit and dinner at the distillery

  • Welcome drink
  • Guided tour of the distillery
  • Tasting of Sampan’s Rum (3 kinds of white rum)
  • Dinner with local delicacy western BBQ

Alerts

The factory is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 09:00 to 17:00

Important information

The whole team is French and proficient in English, so highly recommend for French and English-speaking clients or those who are interested in rum making

Price range

$$

Quotation guideline

Hoi An – Activity – Distillerie d’Indochine – A visit of the distillery/Visit the distillery with a Rum Workshop/Cocktail class/Lunch

Inclusion

A visit of the distillery:

  • Welcome cocktail
  • Guided tour in French or English
  • Tasting of Sampan’s Rum (3 kinds of white rum or more 2 kind of aged Rum)

Visit the distillery with a rum cocktail class

  • Welcome drink
  • Guided tour in French or English
  • Tasting of Sampan’s Rum (3 kinds of white rum)
  • Cocktail class with some canape

Visit and lunch at the distillery

  • Welcome drink
  • Guided tour in French or English
  • Tasting of Sampan’s Rum (3 kinds of white rum)
  • Lunch menu with Hoi An specialties

Visit and Dinner at the distillery

  • Welcome drink
  • Guided tour in French or English
  • Tasting of Sampan’s Rum (3 kinds of white rum)
  • Dinner menu with western BBQ

Exclusion

  • Transportation
  • Other personal fees

Possible Extra

Buy a gift for your clients (the bottles are really nice, feels like Marou but for rum)

Important notes

Should send booking and get confirmation before confirming with Sales

Special Guide notes

Reconfirm with the supplier at least 1 hour before arrival

Contact

Distillerie d’Indochine

Add: Thon 6, Binh Duong, Thang Binh, Quang Nam, Vietnam

Tel. +84 (0) 2 35 36 69 88 8

Email:[email protected]

Web: https://www.distillerie-indochine.com

English

A visit of the distillery and tasting Rum

You will set out on a drive to the south of Hoi An to visit a local rum factory. After a welcome cocktail, you will learn about sugar cane juice rum-making with the master distiller. During the visit, you will have a chance to discover a French alembic, traditional rum production and a rum aging method. End this unique visit with a rum tasting to find your favorite, and enjoy your time in the garden.

 

Duration: 1 hour (10:00-11:00, 14:00-15:00, 15:00-16:00, 16:00-17:00)
Transportation: 15 kilometers – 15 minutes

Visit the Distillery with a Rum Cocktail Class

Set out on a drive to the south of Hoi An to visit a local rum factory to learn about sugar cane juice rum production with the resident expert distiller. During the visit, discover a French alembic used in traditional rum production and a method used to age rum. Next, learn how to use the bar tools and the history of cocktails before practicing the tips and tricks of mixing rum cocktails such as Mojito, Negroni, Sunpan, Cocopan and Dark & Stormy. Enjoy your cocktail with homemade canapés in the garden.

 

Duration: 2 hours (14:00-16:00, 16:00-18:00)

Transportation: 15 kilometers – 15 minutes

Note: Opening time is 09:00 to 17:00, from Tuesday to Sunday 

Visit and Lunch at the Distillery

Set off on a drive to the south of Hoi An to visit a local rum factory and learn about sugarcane juice rum-making with the master distiller. During your visit, you’ll have the chance to discover a French alembic, traditional rum production and the aging method. After that you will have lunch with some rum and a local delicacy of chicken rice, both Hoi An specialties.

Duration : 2 hours

Transportation : 15 kilometers – 15 minutes

 

Visit and Dinner at the Distillery

Set off on a drive to the south of Hoi An to visit a local rum factory and learn about sugarcane juice rum-making with the master distiller. During your visit, you’ll have the chance to discover a French alembic, traditional rum production and the aging method. After that you will have dinner with some rum and a delicious BBQ dinner.

Duration: 3 hours

Transportation: 15 kilometers – 15 minutes

French

Visite de la distillerie et dégustation de rhum

Vous prendrez la direction du Sud d’Hoi An pour visiter une distillerie de rhum. Après un verre de bienvenue, vous découvrirez comment la distillerie fabrique son rhum avec un des propriétaires. Vous suivrez le processus complet, de l’arrivée de la canne à sucre jusqu’à la méthode de vieillissement. Vous terminerez la visite par une dégustation des différents rhums produits sur place.

 

Durée : 1 heure (10:00-11:00, 14:00-15:00, 15:00-16:00, 16:00-17:00)
Transports : 15 kilomètres – 15 minutes
Note : La distillerie est ouverte de 09 h à 17 h du mardi au dimanche

 

Visite de la distillerie et atelier cocktail sur le thème du Rhum

Vous prendrez la direction du Sud d’Hoi An pour visiter une distillerie de rhum. Après un verre de bienvenue, vous découvrirez comment la distillerie fabrique son rhum avec un des propriétaires, de l’arrivée de la canne à sucre jusqu’à la méthode de vieillissement.
Vous débuterez ensuite votre « atelier cocktail », vous en apprendrez plus sur l’histoire des cocktails et réaliserez vos propres Mojitos, Negronis ou Sunpans. Vous serez guidés lors de l’atelier, notamment sur la façon d’utiliser les divers outils à disposition (shacker, strain, etc.). Vous profiterez à la fin de l’atelier de vos cocktails dans le jardin.

 

Durée : 2 heures (14:00-16:00, 16:00-18:00)
Transports : 15 kilomètres – 15 minutes
Note : La distillerie est ouverte de 09 h à 17 h du mardi au dimanche

 

Visite et déjeuner dans une distillerie

Partez en voiture au sud de Hoi An pour visiter une fabrique de rhum local et apprendre la fabrication du rhum à base du jus de canne à sucre, avec le maître distillateur. Au cours de votre visite, vous aurez la chance de voir un alambic français, et d’apprendre le processus de production traditionnelle du rhum et la méthode de vieillissement. Ensuite, déjeuner à la distillerie avec une spécialité locale, le riz au poulet, accompagné d’un verre de rhum.

Durée : 2 heures

Transport : 15 kilomètres – 15 minutes

 

Visite et dîner à la distillerie

Partez en voiture au sud de Hoi An pour visiter une fabrique de rhum local et apprendre la fabrication du rhum à base du jus de canne à sucre, avec le maître distillateur. Au cours de votre visite, vous aurez la chance de voir un alambic français, et d’apprendre le processus de production traditionnelle du rhum et la méthode de vieillissement. Ensuite, déjeuner à la distillerie avec une spécialité locale, le riz au poulet, accompagné d’un verre de rhum.

Ensuite, vous profiterez d’un délicieux dîner barbecue, accompagné d’un verre de rhum.

Durée : 3 heures

Transport : 15 kilomètres – 15 minutes

Spanish

Visita a la destilería y degustación de ron

Saldrá en coche hacia el sur de Hoi An para visitar una fábrica local de ron. Después de un cóctel de bienvenida, aprenderá sobre la elaboración del ron de jugo de caña de azúcar con el maestro destilador. Durante la visita, tendrá la oportunidad de descubrir un alambique francés, la producción tradicional de ron y el método de envejecimiento del mismo. Finalice esta visita única con una cata de ron para encontrar su favorito, y disfrute de su tiempo en el jardín.

 

Duración: 1 hora (10:00-11:00, 14:00-15:00, 15:00-16:00, 16:00-17:00) 

Distancia: 15 kilómetros – 15 minutos

 

Visita a la destilería con una clase de cóctel de ron

Diríjase al sur de Hoi An para visitar una fábrica de ron local y aprender sobre la producción de ron de jugo de caña de azúcar con el experto destilador residente. Durante la visita, descubra un alambique francés utilizado en la producción tradicional de ron y un método utilizado para envejecer el ron. A continuación, aprenda a utilizar las herramientas del bar y la historia de los cócteles antes de practicar los consejos y trucos para mezclar cócteles con ron como el Mojito, el Negroni, el Sunpan, el Cocopan y el Dark & Stormy. Disfrute de su cóctel con canapés caseros en el jardín.

 

Duración: 2 horas (14:00-16:00, 16:00-18:00)

Distancia: 15 kilómetros – 15 minutos

 

Visita y almuerzo en la destilería

Salga en un coche al sur de Hoi An para visitar una fábrica local de ron y aprender sobre la elaboración de ron con jugo de caña de azúcar, con el maestro de destilador. Durante la visita, tendrá la oportunidad de descubrir un alambique de francés, la producción tradicional y el método de envejecimiento de ron. A continuación, almorzará con algo de ron y una delicadeza local de arroz con pollo, son ambas especialidades de Hoi An.

Duración: 2 horas

Transporte : 15 kilómetros – 15 minutos

 

Visita y cena en la destilería

Salga en un coche al sur de Hoi An para visitar una fábrica local de ron y aprender sobre la elaboración de ron con jugo de caña de azúcar, con el maestro de destilador. Durante la visita, tendrá la oportunidad de descubrir un alambique de francés, la producción tradicional y el método de envejecimiento de ron. Después, cenará con algo de ron y una barbacoa deliciosa.

Duración: 3 horas

Transporte : 15 kilómetros – 15 minutos

Italian

Visita della distilleria e degustazione di rum

Partirete in auto verso il sud di Hoi An per visitare una fabbrica di rum locale. Dopo un cocktail di benvenuto, imparerete a conoscere la produzione di rum da succo di canna da zucchero con il maestro distillatore. Durante la visita, avrete la possibilità di scoprire un alambicco francese, la produzione tradizionale di rum e un metodo di invecchiamento del rum. Concludete questa visita unica con una degustazione di rum per trovare il vostro preferito e godetevi il tempo in giardino.

 

Durata: 1 ora (10:00-11:00, 14:00-15:00, 15:00-16:00, 16:00-17:00) 

Distanza: 15 chilometri – 15 minuti

 

Visita alla distilleria con lezione di cocktail al rum

Partite in auto verso il sud di Hoi An per visitare una fabbrica di rum locale e imparare a conoscere la produzione di rum da succo di canna da zucchero con l’esperto distillatore residente. Durante la visita, scoprirete un alambicco francese usato nella produzione tradizionale di rum e un metodo utilizzato per invecchiare il rum. Imparerete poi a utilizzare gli strumenti da bar e la storia dei cocktail, prima di mettere in pratica i trucchi e i consigli per la miscelazione di cocktail a base di rum come Mojito, Negroni, Sunpan, Cocopan e Dark & Stormy. Gustate il vostro cocktail con tartine fatte in casa nel giardino.

 

Durata: 2 ore (14:00-16:00, 16:00-18:00)

Distanza: 15 chilometri – 15 minuti

 

Visita e pranzo alla distilleria

Partite in auto verso il sud di Hoi An per visitare una fabbrica di rum locale e imparare a preparare il rum con succo di canna da zucchero con il Maestro di distilleria. Durante la visita, scoprite un alambicco francese, utilizzato nella produzione tradizionale di rum e un vecchio metodo di invecchiamento.  La visita termina con una sessione di degustazione di rum nei giardini della distilleria e un pranzo con aclune specialità locali

Durata: 2 ore

Trasporto: 15 chilometri-15 minuti

 

Visita e cena alla distilleria

Partite in auto verso il sud di Hoi An per visitare una fabbrica di rum locale e imparare a preparare il rum con succo di canna da zucchero con il Maestro di distilleria. Durante la visita, scoprite un alambicco francese, utilizzato nella produzione tradizionale di rum e un vecchio metodo di invecchiamento.  La visita termina con una sessione di degustazione di rum nei giardini della distilleria e una cena con aclune specialità locali

Durata: 3 ore

Trasporto: 15 chilometri – 15 minuti

German

Besuch einer Destillerie und Rumverkostung

Sie machen sich auf den Weg in den Süden von Hoi An, um eine lokale Rumfabrik zu besuchen. Nach einem Begrüßungscocktail lernen Sie mit dem Brennmeister die Herstellung von Rum aus Zuckerrohrsaft kennen. Während des Besuchs haben Sie die Gelegenheit, einen französischen Destillierkolben, die traditionelle Rumherstellung und eine Methode zur Rumreifung kennen zu lernen. Beenden Sie diesen einzigartigen Besuch mit einer Rumverkostung, um Ihren Favoriten zu finden, und genießen Sie Ihre Zeit im Garten.

 

Dauer: 1 Stunde (10:00-11:00, 14:00-15:00, 15:00-16:00, 16:00-17:00) 

Strecke: 15 Kilometer – 15 Minuten

 

Besuch einer Brennerei mit Rum-Cocktail-Kurs

Sie machen sich auf den Weg in den Süden von Hoi An, um eine lokale Rumfabrik zu besuchen. Nach einem Begrüßungscocktail lernen Sie mit dem Brennmeister die Herstellung von Rum aus Zuckerrohrsaft kennen. Während des Besuchs haben Sie die Gelegenheit, einen französischen Destillierkolben, die traditionelle Rumherstellung und eine Methode zur Rumreifung kennen zu lernen. Als Nächstes lernen Sie den Umgang mit den Barwerkzeugen und die Geschichte der Cocktails, bevor Sie die Tipps und Tricks beim Mixen von Rum-Cocktails wie Mojito, Negroni, Sunpan, Cocopan und Dark & Stormy üben. Genießen Sie Ihren Cocktail mit hausgemachten Canapés im Garten.

 

Dauer: 2 Stunden (14:00-16:00, 16:00-18:00)

Strecke: 15 Kilometer – 15 Minuten

 

Besuch und Mittagessen in der Destillerie

Machen Sie sich auf den Weg in den Süden von Hoi An, um eine örtliche Rumfabrik zu besuchen und mit dem Brennmeister etwas über die Herstellung von Rum aus Zuckerrohrsaft zu lernen. Während Ihres Besuchs haben Sie die Gelegenheit, einen französischen Destillierapparat, die traditionelle Rumherstellung und die Reifungsmethode kennenzulernen. Danach gibt es ein Mittagessen mit Rum und einer lokalen Delikatesse, Hühnerreis, beides Spezialitäten aus Hoi An.

 

Dauer: 2 Stunden

Transport: 15 Kilometer – 15 Minuten

 

Besuch und Abendessen in der Destillerie

Machen Sie sich auf den Weg in den Süden von Hoi An, um eine örtliche Rumfabrik zu besuchen und vom Brennmeister mehr über die Herstellung von Rum aus Zuckerrohrsaft zu erfahren. Während Ihres Besuchs haben Sie die Gelegenheit, einen französischen Destillierapparat, die traditionelle Rumherstellung und die Reifungsmethode kennenzulernen. Danach gibt es ein Abendessen mit Rum und einem köstlichen Grillabend.

 

Dauer: 3 Stunden

Transport: 15 Kilometer – 15 Minuten