In short: my visit to LAODI, a rum distillery in Laos founded by Japanese entrepreneur Ikuzo Inoue. Since around 2005 he has cleared virgin forest to plant sugar cane, making rum by the agricole method from freshly pressed cane juice. I joined the Japan Rum Association’s 3rd LAODI Distillery Tour 2026. Part 1 of my … Continue reading LAODI Distillery Visit, Part 1: A Reunion, a Feast, and the Beginning of a “Miracle Story” — Agricole Rum in Laos