In 2014, two Venezuelan entrepreneurs living in Cambodia, Antonio Lopez de Haro and Daniel Pacheco, joined forces with Ms. Moang Darachampich, who is Cambodia's first master distiller.
Together, they embarked on a mission to create Cambodia's first rum distillery and brand from scratch. Experience the journey of passion, craftsmanship, and innovation at Samai Distillery.Nestled in the heart of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Samai crafts premium rums using a process that pays tribute to age-old rum-making traditions. The name 'Samai,' meaning 'modern' in Khmer, symbolizes a new generation that is forward-looking and pioneering. Samai proudly stands as Cambodia's first generation of rum distillers, shaping the future of craft spirits in the country.