Gin Festival Saigon Returns with a Bang this December

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Nov 30

Vietnam’s biggest celebration of gin and cocktails returns to The Reverie Saigon in full festivity this Saturday, 3rd December.

From 3pm to 10pm, sip away on more than 25 local and international craft gin brands at this year’s all-inclusive (yes, that means free-flow gin cocktails created by 23 of Vietnam’s best bars) whilst enjoying live music and socializing with some of the country’s top gin influencers.

For gin lovers looking to deepen their knowledge, there’ll also be series of Gin Masterclasses happening throughout the day as well as a competition for the best gin and cocktail.

*Local Vietnamese craft gin - Lady Trieu (Photo courtesy of Lady Trieu)*

Brands:

Look forward to 25 international and local Vietnamese craft gin brands including The Botanist, Lady Triệu, Four Pillars, Lyre’s (non-alcoholic spirit), Brookies, Bull Dog, No.3, Hakuto, Saigon Baigur and Blind Tiger. Plus, premium mixers provided by Fever-Tree and London Essence.

*Gin Masterclass hosts at Gin Festival Saigon 2022 (Courtesy of Alchemy Asia)*

Masterclasses:

For those wanting to expand their interest, there’ll be Masterclasses throughout the day hosted by Gin experts from Thailand, Australia and England. These include:

Christopher Menning; Brand Ambassador in Thailand for Rémy Cointreau portfolio, and The Botanist in particular. He brings with him more than 10 years of industry experience and was also a speaker at Bar Convent Berlin 2021.
Chau Tran; Lady Triệu Guest Host and Owner of the Award-Winning Burrow Bar and Cash Only Diner in Sydney
William Borrell; Whitley Neill Global Brand Ambassador and Manager of the City of London Distillery and Bristol & Bath Rum Distillery

Details:

Date: Saturday 3rd December 2022
Time: 3-10pm
Location: The Reverie Saigon, 22-36 Nguyen Hue St., Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, HCMC
Tickets: Purchase Here

More about Gin Festival Saigon

Launched in 2018, Gin Festival Saigon has continued to bring juniper fueled spirits from across the globe together under one roof to share their passion and knowledge in a jubilant atmosphere. With an entry list big enough to revival the World Cup, the event features a gin selection from 14 different countries and a mixture of well-known brands and craft producers including: The Botanist, Lady Triệu, Four Pillars, Lyre’s, Brookies, Bull Dog, No.3, Hakuto, Saigon Baigur and Blind Tiger. Plus, premium mixers provided by Fever-Tree and London Essence.

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Hi, I’m Jovel Chan, a Singaporean food and drink blogger and F&B consultant📍Ho Chi Minh City.

Over the past two years, I’ve had the pleasure of dining in more than 150+ restaurants across Vietnam and judging multiple competitions. Here, I share the industry through my eyes and I hope it inspires you to discover, learn and explore Vietnam’s exciting food and drink scene.