La Rhumerie De Koh Samui

Local flavours and creative cocktails in Koh Samui - SilverKris

"Set in hilly Bang Kao amidst coconut trees, this small-batch rum distillery turns locally harvested sugarcane into spirit using an industrial juicer, two French-made copper alambics and traditional fermentation; crushed husks are recycled as fertiliser for nearby farms. Run by French owners who took over a 2003 operation, production is deliberately limited (about 8,000 bottles a year) and the distillate is boiled to roughly 68% ABV, rested for at least eight months, then filtered and reduced to 40% for bottling. The operation emphasises island life and terroir — the clear, subtly spicy and fruity rum is showcased in an adjoining bar and restaurant and is often served with a homemade palm-sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and lime syrup that smooths the finish." - Claire Knox