{"id":5562,"date":"2020-04-20T13:21:54","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T05:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/?p=5562"},"modified":"2020-06-11T09:59:13","modified_gmt":"2020-06-11T01:59:13","slug":"koh-samui-thailand-rum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/koh-samui-thailand-rum\/","title":{"rendered":"Koh Samui\u2019s Magic Rum"},"content":{"rendered":"

What\u2019s your idea of the perfect vacation<\/a>? <\/span>Idyllic destination, exciting new experiences, <\/span>luxurious stay, being waited on hand and foot, gourmet food<\/a><\/span> and summery cocktails all day, right? <\/span>We\u2019ve got the perfect answer to your vacation woes.<\/span> <\/span>Our <\/span>Koh Samui villas<\/span> offer <\/span>all of<\/span> that and a whole lot more. <\/span>One may say that<\/span> when it comes to domestic Thai spirits, the selection in Koh Samui is underwhelming. Unless you know this: there is magic rum on this island.<\/span><\/p>\n

Of the few distilleries in Thailand<\/a>, <\/span>Magic <\/span>Alambic<\/span> Rum<\/span> is the only one producing a Caribbean <\/span>agricole<\/span>-style spirit and they offer a true island experience right here in Koh Samui \u2013 local rum tasting.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Located on the southern tip of Koh Samui, this rum distillery was founded in 2003 by entrepreneurial couple Elisa and Michel Gabrel. Elisa, originally from Martinique, and Frenchman Michel experimented with brewing alcohol from the abundance of <\/span>locally-grown<\/span> tropical fruits available. Unsuccessful at first, they decided to make rum in the <\/span>agricole<\/span>–<\/span>style, a process that uses distillation from <\/span>freshly squeezed<\/span> sugarcane, which is readily available in North Thailand. This facility is the first French distillery in Thailand.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a9 <\/span>Magic <\/span><\/i>Alambic<\/span><\/i> Rum<\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/p>\n

AGRICOLE SUGARCANE RUM<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n

While most industrial rums are made from molasses and additives like caramel,<\/span> <\/span><\/i>rumagricole<\/span><\/i> is an exception because it originated in the West Indies where the French government strictly controlled its production.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Agricole<\/span>-style rum is made from a single ingredient: 100% pure first-press sugarcane juice, which gives it a dynamic and delicate earthy taste and high alcohol content. Here\u2019s how: raw sugarcane stalks are pressed to extract fresh juice, which is naturally fermented for two to three days before being distilled and put to rest in stainless steel tanks or aged in wooden barrels.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

RUM TASTING IN KOH SAMUI<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n

Visit the Magic <\/span>Alambic<\/span> Rum distillery in South Koh Samui for a fun <\/span>and <\/span>memorable experience. We recommend renting <\/span>a car<\/span> <\/span>for a leisurely day trip to this remote area. <\/span>Ask the Elite Concierge to arrange for a driver, as you shouldn\u2019t be driving back<\/span> under the influence.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Visitors <\/span>may be<\/span> greeted by <\/span>Ludovic<\/span> or Martial <\/span>Leplutois<\/span> (owners since January 2014)<\/span>,<\/span> <\/span>a<\/span>n<\/span>d invited in<\/span> to see the rum production facilities and sample the final products in the tasting area surrounded by beautiful palm trees. See the rum being made first-hand if you happen to visit Samui at the right time \u2013 the production season is from December until May. Magic <\/span>Alambic<\/span> Rum distillery now processes over 10 tons of sugarcane per season to achieve a distillation of about 6,000 litres of rum.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

This Thai sugarcane rum is best <\/span>savoured<\/span> on its own or with a special addition of the homemade <\/span>Ti<\/span><\/i>\u2019 Punch<\/span><\/i> syrup and fresh limes. A typical Caribbean-style island cocktail, <\/span>Ti<\/span><\/i>\u2019 Punch<\/span><\/i> is refreshing and strong. Other rum <\/span>flavours<\/span> <\/span>that you must<\/span> try <\/span>include<\/span> coconut, lime, orange and pineapple.<\/span><\/p>\n