INTERNATIONAL BEE DAY
At Sông Cái Distillery we are proud to be sourcing and partnering with different beekeepers and keepers of different pollinators in Vietnam.
Khà Stirring and Batonnage
The process of stirring, or batonnage in French wine making, plays a critical role in harnessing the power fermentation byproducts such as fungal enzymes and lees.
Mother Earth Day
Environmental stewardship and management is a global effort that implicates all countries. Developing countries such as Vietnam don’t have the proper infrastructure for trash sorting, disposal, and recycling.
International Seed Day: Seeds and People
We are obsessed with seeds. They are living time capsules connecting us with future and past generations through visceral experiences of flavors and aromas. People and seeds have been long codependent on each other since the transition from hunter-gatherer societies to agricultural societies and this relationship is the cornerstone of distinct cultural landscapes.
The History of Drinking Culture in Vietnam
In Vietnam, drinking is a deeply ingrained part of our culture and history. Whether it’s beer, wine, rice wine, or gin, it’s a crucial component to our meals and celebrations. It’s pretty common for locals to quench their thirst with a can or two of beer over lunch and a stock of bottles at home.
Small Business Spotlight: Bar Keeper in LA
Joe Keeper, the founder of Bar Keeper, talks about what it was like to run a shop during the COVID-19 pandemic, why he’s chosen Sông Cái Distillery’s spirits, and what advice he has for small business owners.
Botanical of the Month: Pomelo Flower
At Sông Cái Distillery we pay homage to Vietnam’s flower culture by using pomelo blossom in our Vietnam Floral Gin.
Botanical of the Month: Đìa Siêu
Beyond its traditional healing property, Đìa Siêu also lends a fixative quality to other aromas and flavors we proudly produce at Sông Cái Distillery.
Spirit of Việt Nam: Sahra Nguyen, Founder and CEO of Nguyen Coffee Supply
Sahra Nguyen is the founder and CEO of Nguyen Coffee Supply, the first Vietnamese-American coffee importer and roaster — here, she shares what defines the “Spirit of Vietnam” for her, as well as her recipe for a Nguyen Coffee Supply Coffee Negroni.
Botanical of the Month: Diễn Pomelo
Sông Cái Distillery uses Diễn pomelos in our gins. This varietal is famous for its small fruit, thin rind, and honey sweet pulp.
Photos: The Spirit of Việt Nam at Madame Vo
Celebrating the launch of our Vietnamese gin in the United States with a 3-course cocktail pairing dinner hosted by Madame Vo in NYC. The event also included a showcase of our botanicals and panel on Vietnamese culture and identity.
Spirit of Việt Nam: Yen Vo, Owner of Madame Vo
Yen Vo is owner of the acclaimed Vietnamese restaurant Madame Vo — here she shares what defines the “Spirit of Vietnam” for her, as well as Madame Vo’s original Vietnamese gin cocktail recipe.
Event: Spirit of Việt Nam Cocktail Dinner in NYC
Join Sông Cái Distillery at Madame Vo on Tuesday, 12/7 for an intimate evening of Vietnamese food, Vietnamese gin, and Vietnamese conversation.
Spirit of Việt Nam: Lucinda Sterling of Middle Branch and Seaborne
Lucinda Sterling is a leading Vietnamese American bartender and businesswoman — here she shares what defines the “Spirit of Vietnam” for her, as well as an original cocktail recipe.
Founder’s Letter
We are a 100% Vietnamese-owned distillery, and we work tirelessly with our community farming and foraging partners to paint a rich, deep, multi-faceted picture of Việt Nam through our brand and our spirits.