Sip Saigon: First-of-its-kind Vietnamese Craft Spirit Tasting
Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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.
What‘s Included
A cocktail-making session at the end: You will get to make cocktail using a spirit of your choice
The experience takes place in a private space in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, District 1
10% off retail items, cocktails and snacks
A selection of small snacks
English-speaking industry guide who will share about the process of making the spirits
Tasting of 4 Vietnamese craft spirits from sake to gin, rum, whiskey, vodka and more.
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, and Phuong Maxy, Vietnam’s first wine blogger, 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
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Sip Saigon: First-of-its-kind Vietnamese Craft Spirit Tasting
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A tasty and delightful experience!
Daniel P,
Apr 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As a mainly craft beer and bourbon enthusiast from the US, I wanted to see what the Vietnam’s craft spirit scene had to offer. Jovel is a lovely lady and host who took us on a tour of Vietnamese craft gin, rhum, ruou, makkoli and beer. She was clearly very knowledgeable about and excited to share the stories behind each spirit/distillery in Vietnam. I was not only amazed by how tasty all of the beverages were, but also how smooth and drinkable the gin and rhum were. I am typically not a fan of either gin or rhum, but I truly enjoyed the one’s we were able to sample. This experience has indeed opened my eyes to what is possible in the realm of craft spirits and I will certainly look to add some of these other varieties of alcohol to my collection. Thanks Jovel!
Great liquor tasting - wide selection, fun space, generous pours, great hostess
D4522LXchrist,
Mar 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the liquor tasting experience and it was AWESOME! Great variety of products (all Vietnamese) from gin to rum to rice wine to makgeolli. Jovel knows a ton about each distillery and the history of the expansion of craft liquors. Cute spot, well worth visiting to learn a bit more about the history, plus generous pours and fun company.
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