Samai Distillery - Brand House, Bar & Shop

Samai Distillery: A Hidden Gem in Cambodia’s Craft Rum Scene. Nestled in the heart of Phnom Penh, *Samai Distillery, is Cambodia’s first premium rum poducer, blending traditional craftsmanship with innovative flavors. Since its founding in 2014, Samai has carved a niche in the global rum landscape, offering unique, small-batch rums infused with local Cambodian ingredients like Kampot pepper and Koh Kong sugarcane . **The Distillery Experience** Samai’s distillery is an unassuming yet captivating space, where the sweet-sour aroma of fermenting molasses greets visitors. The industrial-chic tasting room features barrel-made tables and an open view of the production process, including copper pot stills and aging casks . Unlike typical distilleries, Samai opens its doors as a **Thursday-night and Saturday-only bar**, creating an exclusive, lively atmosphere with DJs, themed cocktails, and a mix of expats and locals . ### **Standout Rums** Samai’s portfolio showcases Cambodia’s terroir: - **Kampot Pepper Rum**: A spicy, aromatic rum with notes of chili, tomato, and caramel, perfect for bold cocktails . - **Samai Gold Rum**: Aged in ex-Bourbon and sherry casks, it’s smooth with vanilla, honey, and chocolate tones—ideal for sipping . - **PX Limited Edition**: A rich, sherry-cask-aged rum with dried fruit sweetness, often sold only on-site . ### **Best Cocktails** Samai’s cocktails highlight their rums’ versatility: 1. **PX Old Fashioned** – A twist on the classic, blending Samai PX Rum Liqueur with plum bitters and orange peel for a toffee-citrus finish . 2. **Kampot Pepper Rum Cocktail** – A spicy-sweet mix, often paired with tropical juices or ginger beer . 3. **Summer Daiquiri** – Samai Gold Rum shaken with pineapple, lime, and egg white for a silky texture . ### **Service & Hospitality** The team, including **Master Distiller Moang Darachampich** and co-founder Daniel Pacheco, is passionate about sharing Cambodia’s rum culture. Visitors rave about the **personalized tours** and tastings, where staff explain fermentation, distillation, and aging processes with enthusiasm . The Thursday bar service is efficient despite crowds, and the staff’s cocktail recommendations are spot-on . *****Especially ZYN is available in hear . ( You will never ever know if you don't try) I am really highly recommend when you are in, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

The alcohol and staff are all great alright.. like awesome! But your music sucks! Your DJ sucks! Gotta change that, because it’s ruining the mood. We are a group of 12 people and we left because this DJ sucks! Jesus! Don’t hire him again! Edit: sooo get this 😂 I came up to the DJ right 😂 I’m dropping this review from 3 stars to 2.. 😂 Initially he told me that he don’t accept requests but when he saw in my note that I will give him 15$ Immediately he said - Yes I have song! 😂🤣 funny your DJ.. you are getting all your negative reviews from this DJ you should not hire him again 😂 immediately when he played that song everyone just started having a good time.. I mean we are all having a good time, but people would stay longer and drink more if this DJ is just a bit more friendly and played actual good songs that match his audience. Anyways, it doesn’t matter to me and my crew, we are not coming back here anyway unless you change this DJ who’s so rude..

A unique gem Phnom Penh needs that serves great cocktails on and off menu. Had a lovely time there with friends with many rounds of drinks. Heard great things about this place and it lives up to it

This place is like a hidden speakeasy & is amazing. Highly recommend checking it out on the live music Thurs/Sat nights. It's quite big with sections round tables, the bar and corners. They recently hosted us to play music & it was such a lovely place to play in. They are well known for their skillfully crafted Rum & it's clear that skill has gone into the venue and these nights as well. The management, bar & owners are all incredibly welcoming, attentive and made sure the night was a fun one for everyone. Highly recommend going here.

Uaooo... what an awesome experience. The company has only 10y and their rums are worldclass. #1 Kampot Peper Rum and more others incl. Mochito version are easy to fall in love with. Destillery itself is a great place to taste their products or coctails. Just be careful, shop closes at 6pm, bar opens at 6.30pm. People there are great.. kind of a family atmosphere. Samai Rum is great / must souvenir from Cambodia.

There's an unpleasant day and for my suggestion you really should try this place! Not too crowded not too noisy, everything is on average for your mood that day!

Each cocktail we ordered was even more delicious than the last (and we sampled more than a few). A fun and vibrant venue with a buzzing atmosphere on a Thursday night. One of the highlights of our trip to Phnom Penh.

A long-time favorite for rum enthusiasts, this bar opens just once a week on Thursdays until 11:00 pm. The occasional live music adds to the enjoyment of the environment, making it a special spot for a great night out.