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Discover the Spirit of Indochine

Born in 2018 on the coast south of Hội An, our distillery turns pure sugarcane juice into Sampan rhum, with a copper column still, tropical ageing, handcrafted in small batches.

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About Us

A team, a spirit, a place

A team combining more than 35 years of experience in wine and spirits; but above all, friends who brought together their love for rhum and their attachment to Vietnam.

In 2018, after three years of research and development, Distillerie d'Indochine was born south of Hội An, on the seaside near very high quality sugar cane plantations. Our objective: a pure cane juice rhum, authentic and singular. We opened our doors to the public to share this passion in full transparency on our production methods, and to make an exceptional, still little-known Vietnamese terroir discoverable. A unique place of production and reception offering an art of living around rhum.

From the Fields to the Bottle

Our process

Every batch of Sampan travels the same eight stages by hand, from the cane field 40km away to the numbered bottle.

The Harvest
1

The Harvest

We work closely with local producers year-round, harvesting February to September. Canes are hand-cut, untreated, and reach the distillery within 24 hours.

The Press
2

The Press

Cane is cleaned and crushed in a single pass without adding water, then filtered straight into our fermentation tanks.

Fermentation
3

Fermentation

Thermo-regulated tanks allow a long fermentation, developing maximum aromas, with juices monitored in our laboratory.

Distillation
4

Distillation

The vesou feeds our 100% copper column still — 11 extraction trays, 2 concentration trays — each tank distilled separately, coming off at 70–72%.

Maturation
5

Maturation

Each tank rests three weeks to stabilise its aromas, then undergoes slow reduction with pure water over at least six months.

The Chai
6

The Chai (Cellar)

A minimum three-year tropical ageing follows, in a cellar of ex-Cognac, ex-Bourbon and new barrels that grows with time.

Bottling
7

Bottling

Our 54% and 65% rums go unfiltered; the 43% is plate-filtered at room temperature. Everything is boxed and shipped by hand.

Quality
8

Quality

Every stage is controlled by our master distiller, in the field and in the lab, to highlight Vietnamese terroir and cane character.

Our Commitments

What we stand for

Made by HandMade by HandEvery stage, hand-worked
The Work of TimeThe Work of TimeReduction, maturation, ageing
Spiri-TourismSpiri-TourismA place to visit and taste
Vietnamese Sugar CaneVietnamese Sugar CaneGrown 40km away
Sustainable DevelopmentSustainable DevelopmentRespect for land and growers
Copper Column StillCopper Column Still100% copper, made in France
BagasseBagasseReturned to the land and cattle
Pure Cane JuicePure Cane JuiceNo shortcuts
OrganicOrganicNo artificial flavours or added sugar
Short Production CircuitShort Production CircuitCane field to still, 40km
Quality ObjectivesQuality ObjectivesControlled at every stage
Local & French Know-HowLocal & French Know-HowVietnamese terroir, French craft
Recognition

Awards

Sampan Cellar SeriesRhum Fest Paris 2026Bronze Medal
Sampan Classic 43Rhum Fest Paris 2026Bronze Medal
Sampan FullproofInt'l Sugarcane Spirits Awards 2021Best of Region, Asia
Sampan Cellar SeriesInt'l Sugarcane Spirits Awards 2021Finalist
Sampan FullproofLe Guide Hachette des Rhums 20223 Stars & Favorite
Sampan OverproofLe Guide Hachette des Rhums 20223 Stars & Favorite
Sampan Classic 43Le Guide Hachette des Rhums 20223 Stars
Sampan OverproofMeininger Int'l Spirits Awards 2021Gold Medal
Sampan FullproofInt'l Wine & Spirits Competition 2021Silver Medal, 92 pts
Sampan OverproofInt'l Wine & Spirits Competition 2020 & 2021Silver Medal, 90 pts
Sampan OverproofInt'l Sugarcane Spirits Awards 2020Best of Region, Asia
Sampan OverproofInternational Spirits Challenge 2020Rum & Cane Spirits
Sampan OverproofConcours International de Lyon 2020Gold — Best Agricole White Rhum
Sampan OverproofWorld Spirits Awards 2019-2020Top Rhum Intense and Sweet
Sampan OverproofSan Francisco World Spirits 2019Double Gold Medal
Sampan OverproofSan Francisco World Spirits 2019Best Agricole Rhum
Our Products

The collection

Sampan white rhums, our tropical-aged Cellar Series, and Monsoon. Click a bottle for full tasting notes.

Signature Cocktails

How we like to serve it

Mai Tai

Mai Tai

Rich, citrusy and layered.

  • 30 ml Sampan White Rhum 43%
  • 30 ml Sampan Cellar Series (aged rhum)
  • 15 ml orange curaçao
  • 15 ml orgeat syrup
  • 20 ml fresh lime juice

Shake all with ice, strain over crushed ice. Garnish with mint and a lime wheel.

Negroni

Rhum Negrhumi

Bitter, bold — a rhum twist on the classic.

  • 30 ml Sampan White Rhum 54%
  • 30 ml Campari
  • 30 ml sweet vermouth

Stir with ice, strain over a large ice cube. Garnish with an orange peel.

Dark N' Stormy

Dark & Stormy

Spicy & sour.

  • 50 ml Monsoon White Rum
  • 20 ml fresh lime juice
  • 5 ml sugar cane syrup
  • 80 ml ginger beer
  • 4 ml angostura bitter dash

Build in the glass, add the bitters on top.

Visit Us

Experience the distillery

Distillery Tour

300 000 · 30-45mn
  • Welcome Cocktail
  • Guided walk from cane crushing to copper still
  • Fermentation, maturation & barrel cellar
  • Up to 20 guests · English / French
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Rhum Tasting

400 000 · 20-30mn
  • Guided tasting across the Sampan range
  • White, Overproof, Fullproof & Cellar Series
  • Up to 20 guests · English / French
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Distillery Experience : Tour + Tasting

600 000 · 60-90mn
  • Welcome Cocktail
  • Full distillery tour followed by a guided tasting
  • Our most complete experience
  • Up to 20 guests · English / French
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Distillerie d'Indochine, bar & boutique

Bar & Boutique

No reservation needed
  • Stop by anytime for a cocktail at our bar
  • Browse and buy bottles straight from the source
  • Open during regular hours, walk-ins welcome
Origin of "Sampan"

Why we sail under this name

A sampan is a traditional South East Asian coastal boat, sailing mainly on rivers and connecting the interior to the oceans, the history of rum has been tied to navigation and merchant ships since the 16th century. The word's origin is debated: some trace it to the Chinese "sāan báan" ("three planks"), describing the hull; others to a Colombian word, "Chiampane," noted by 15th-century explorers. It travelled into marine language across French, English, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish — the nationalities of those explorers — to become today's "sampan."

We sit under the 15th parallel, linking the historic origin of rum in the Caribbean to the origin of sugar cane in Asia, 15km south of Hội An's UNESCO Ancient Town, 40km from our partner growers.

Our Story

The Spirit & the Distiller

2015–2018

Three years of research

Antoine Poircuitte, from a family of distillers, learned the art of the still with his grandparents and took part in the family's annual distillation from the age of six. Travels and encounters grew the idea of a distillery of his own.

2018

Distillerie d'Indochine is born

South of Hội An, on the seaside near high-quality cane plantations, the distillery opens with a single objective: a pure cane juice rum, authentic and singular.

2019–2021

Sampan takes shape, and takes off

The first white rhums are distilled and bottled; Sampan collects its first international honours, from San Francisco World Spirits to the Concours International de Lyon.

Today

An evolving cellar

Antoine's passion for distillation led naturally to the art of barrel ageing, which he developed on site — today's Cellar Series, finished in ex-Cognac, Grand Cru, Porto, Rivesaltes and plum-liqueur casks.

Follow the Journey

Stay close to the distillery

New batches, behind-the-scenes and life at the distillery, follow us on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

Sampan in the World

Where you'll find us

25+ countries and territories carry Sampan today
Australia
Belgium
Cambodia
Canada
China
Czech Republic
England
France
Germany
Holland
Hong Kong
Italia
Ivory Coast
Luxembourg
New Caledonia
Philippines
Portugal
Seychelles
Singapore
Spain
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Ukraine
Vietnam
and many more to come...
Visitor Reviews

What guests say

★★★★★

"Distillerie d'Indochine: World-Class Rhum! 🇻🇳🥃 Distillerie d'Indochine is home to what I believe is the one of the best rhums in the world! The spirit is incredibly great tasting and smooth, complemented by an impressive and perfect selection 👌. The experience is topped off by the lovely owner, Antoine, whose passion shines through. Easily Five stars! "

— Angelina S, Google Reviews
★★★★★

"Master of the distillery, preserving the authentic heritage and sharing his passion, I spent a sublime afternoon in the company of the owner, Mr. Antoine. After a tour of the premises and a detailed explanation of the rum-making process, followed by a tasting. A unique experience with a passionate craftsman who showcases Vietnamese culture and local products. Bravo for the initiative and the result achieved. Don't miss it if you visit Hoi An. Merci"

— Benjamin R, Google Reviews
★★★★★

"Stopped by to buy a couple of bottles as gifts today and I was very impressed with not only the selection but also the quality of the Rhum. The owners were really nice and let me have a few samples before deciding on which bottles I wanted. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Hoi An!"

— Dan F, Google Reviews
Time to Set Sail

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Distillery Tour
300 000 VND/per person
Rhum Tasting
400 000 VND/per person
Tour + Tasting
600 000 VND/per person
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AddressThôn duy hà, Thăng An, Đà Nẵng, Vietnam
Hours9am-5pm
Emailbooking@distillerie-indochine.com
Phone+84 335303757
Webwww.distillerie-indochine.com
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