- Welcome to Vietnam's Hidden Craft Spirits Bar (5 minutes)
Begin your experience inside an exclusive hidden bar in District 1, where you'll be welcomed with an introduction to Vietnam's thriving craft spirits scene. Discover how local distilleries are producing award-winning rum, gin, vodka, sake, rice liquor, and fruit liqueurs using regional ingredients and modern distilling techniques. Your host, acclaimed food and drink writer Jovel Chan, will share the stories behind Vietnam's most exciting independent producers.
- Guided Tasting of Premium Vietnamese Craft Spirits (20 minutes)
Enjoy a guided tasting of five carefully selected Vietnamese craft spirits from different regions of the country. Sample a variety of premium rum, vodka, whisky, sake, rice liquor, and fruit liqueurs while learning about their ingredients, production methods, tasting notes, and the unique history behind each bottle.
- Signature Vietnamese Craft Cocktail & Local Snacks (15 minutes)
Finish the tasting with a signature modern Vietnamese cocktail created exclusively for this experience using one of Vietnam's award-winning craft spirits. Infused with fresh local ingredients and herbs, the cocktail showcases the creativity of Vietnam's modern bar scene. A selection of local snacks will be served to complement the drinks.
- Q&A and Farewell (5 minutes)
End the experience with an informal Q&A session. Ask about Vietnamese distillation techniques, local drinking traditions, food pairings, or where to find the country's best craft spirits. Leave with a deeper appreciation of Vietnam's growing craft liquor culture, along with recommendations and inspiration to continue your tasting journey.
