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Samai Distillery

Cambodia's first premium craft rum distillery — award-winning spirits from Koh Kong molasses and Kampot pepper. Daytime shop and tours; Thursday and Saturday cocktail bar nights.

Samai Distillery is Cambodia's first and only premium craft rum manufacturer, located in Phnom Penh. Founded in 2014 by Venezuelan expats Daniel Pacheco and Antonio Lopez de Haro with Cambodian Master Distiller Moang Darachampich, Samai blends Latin American rum traditions with native Cambodian ingredients.

The rum expressions

Internationally award-winning spirits using 100% locally sourced raw materials, starting with rich sugarcane molasses from Koh Kong Province. Kampot Pepper Rum: flagship infusion of organic Kampot red pepper (sweet, spicy, guava and eucalyptus notes). Samai Gold: aged in French and American oak, ex-bourbon and sherry casks (caramel, dark chocolate, vanilla). Samai White: clean aged white rum with fresh sugarcane aromas, perfect for premium cocktails.

Two experiences

Brand House & shop (daytime): Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM — exclusive bottles, behind-the-scenes distillery tours, private cocktail classes. Bar nights: Thursday and Saturday 6:30 PM–11:30 PM, the production floor becomes one of Phnom Penh's most popular upscale cocktail bars — guest DJs, live music, expert mixologists. Table reservations strongly recommended.

Address: #9b, Street 830, Tonle Bassac (near Aeon 1 Mall). Credit/debit and mobile payments accepted. Bookings: +855 17 607 910 · samaidistillery.com

Category
Bar & distillery
City
Phnom Penh
Shop
Tue–Sun 10 AM – 6 PM
Bar nights
Thu. & Sat. 6:30–11:30 PM
Signature
Kampot Pepper Rum
Bookings
+855 17 607 910

Between barrels branded SAMAI and a Kampot Pepper Rum on the rocks, the distillery reveals a spirited Cambodia you won't find elsewhere — especially Thursday and Saturday, when the floor becomes a secret cocktail bar.

Géraldine & Jean-Pierre

On-site highlights

  • Behind-the-scenes distillery tours
  • Cocktail classes with mixologists
  • Thursday and Saturday bar nights
  • Gold, White and Kampot Pepper tastings
  • Private events on request

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