Sip Saigon: First-of-its-kind Vietnamese Craft Spirit Tasting

5.0 (2 reviews) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Perfect for lovers of cocktails, locally-sourced craft products and culture.

Hosted in a cosy café by day and an intimate cocktail bar that feels like a home by night, it’s all about local flavours paired with a guided hands-on tasting by an industry insider all while tasting exclusive spirits from Vietnamese sake to first-of-its-kind Soju, Makgeolli and other local fruit liquors, some of which are only available during this experience.

What's included

  • 10% off retail items, cocktails and snacks
  • English-speaking industry guide who will share about the process of making the spirits
  • The experience takes place in a private space in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, District 1
  • A selection of small snacks
  • Tasting of 4 Vietnamese craft spirits from sake to gin, rum, whiskey, vodka and more.
  • A cocktail-making session at the end: You will get to make cocktail using a spirit of your choice
  • Tips & gratituities

What to expect

Discover Vietnam’s emerging craft spirit scene in this one-of-a-kind tasting experience, held in a hidden private bar right in the heart of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

Led by passionate local experts, including Vietnamese food writer and Travel + Leisure SEA Tastemaker Jovel Chan, this guided tasting offers rare access to some of the country’s most exciting small-batch spirits.

You’ll sample a curated selection of Vietnamese craft spirits—from gin, rum, and whiskey to fruit-infused liqueurs like dragonfruit, passionfruit, and apricot. Many of these spirits are seasonal, exclusive, and not widely available on the market.

What’s Included:

English-speaking industry guide who will share behind-the-scenes stories, tasting notes, and how these unique spirits are made

Guided tasting of 4 Vietnamese craft spirits—ranging from sake and gin to rum, whiskey, vodka, and more (rotating seasonal selection)

A bespoke cocktail crafted with one of the featured local spirits

Light snacks to pair with your drinks

Private, intimate venue located in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point is above Mama Pho restaurant on the 2nd floor

End point

Meeting point is above Mama Pho restaurant on the 2nd floor

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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