Vietnamese rum: an overview of 4 brands

The Vietnamese rum market is very small, with literally 3-4 well-known brands. In terms of consumption, Rhum Chauvet dominates the market due to its low prices.

Chahn Rhum

It costs very little, at the rate of March 2020 it is 136 rubles per bottle. The taste is specific, not everyone will like it. Alcohol content is 29%. Numerous extracts from fruits and berries are added to it during the manufacturing process. Suitable for cocktails, combined with carbonated drinks. Coca-Cola, for example. Can be diluted with freshly squeezed fruit juices.

Rhum Chauvet

Its production is carried out by the company from France Slaur Chauvet. The main ingredient is fermented sugar cane. It has been known in France for about a century, in Vietnam - for 15 years. However, it is more popular in Asian countries.

The homeland of this rum is Martinique, an island in the Caribbean Sea, which is nicknamed the "rum heart" of the region. It was bottled in Le Havre, France. Toward the end of the 20th century, exports to the Asian market began, dominated by Thai Sang Som.

To reduce costs and increase sales, the company established factories in Vietnam. The main ingredient, reeds, was abundant there, and labor cost a pretty penny. Today, you will be charged from 480 to 540 Russian rubles for a bottle.

Types of Rum Chauvet

1. Cachet Blanc, 40% alcohol content -standard white rum. Transparent in appearance. It smells like fruit.

2. Cachet Rouge, 40% - dark golden color. Combines the sweetness of caramel and spicy shades. It is considered ideal for ladies.

How to distinguish the original Rhum Chauvet from a fake

Replicas are made of very high quality in terms of both packaging and label. Buyers are caught inattentive. Read the name several times, suddenly there is Rhum Chanviet.

ISC Rum

Only Vietnamese rum, you won't find it in other countries. It is produced by Atlantic International Spirits Corporation. Although it is not advertised, it is in great demand among consumers.

ISC stands for International Spirits Corporation. It was created in the image and likeness of Chauvet. Data on all ingredients, except molasses, are classified.

Types of ISC Rum

1. White, 39% of the total - transparent rum with fruity hints in the aroma.

2. Gold (Red), 39% - straw amber. You can taste the caramel in the taste.

3. Dark, 39%, is the name of the spirit - chocolate color. Spicy notes are woven into the flavor.

Rhum Belami

Almost free of chemicals, while most competitors add 6-10% of chemicals (e.g. glycerin).

The drink is positioned as a premium drink, conceived as something fruity and spicy, yet natural. Therefore, herbs are used in the composition. This rum is close to a cocktail.

Types of Rhum Belami

1. Legacy Edition, 55% alcohol content - fruity and spicy. Perfect for any occasion.

2. Premium, 55% - is made with organic coconut, Kopi Luwak coffee beans, roasted chocolate, Bande wood. Its sweetness is perfect for dessert (for example, red fruits).

3. White, 55% alcohol - an unusual rum with the addition of lemongrass and basil.

Update: 22.04.2020

Category: Rum