SAMPAN Classic White Rhum (70cl, 43%)

A white rhum agricole from Vietnam, distilled from fresh sugar cane juice rather than molasses. Regional cane is distilled in a French copper column, combining Vietnamese raw material with French distillation technique. The rhum was distilled in August 2019 and bottled in September 2020 at 43% ABV in a 70cl bottle with gift packaging. Floral aromas and fresh fruit sit at the centre, with a light spice. The distillery works with local cane growers, harvests by hand and presses within 24 hours of cutting. On the nose there are intense white flowers and violet, fresh sugar cane, candy floss, white cherry blossom, mango and mangosteen. The palate brings jasmine and violet with fresh fruit, fresh sugar cane juice, butter croissant and ginger chutney. The finish is lightly spicy, with walnut, pepper, fresh herbs and garden fruit.