Craft rum grown by Japanese in Laos for 20 years The distillery's 20th anniversary anniversary bottle is now on sale in limited quantities Limited quantities available [Monday, March 9 -].

LAODI, a craft rum made by Japanese from Laos (imported and distributed by Si Creative International Co., Ltd.), will release the first product of its premium series "HAGUKUMU" on March 9, 2026 (Monday), which will be born on its 20th anniversary.

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LAODI distillery will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the brand in 2026. To mark this milestone, a new series of products will be launched under the name "HAGUKUMU (Raising)," the highest quality brand.

The first product, "HAGUKUMU The Golden Cask of Pinot Noir" will be released on Monday, March 9, 2026. This product is a premium and exclusive new series that distinguishes itself from the existing "LAODI" series by using only original sake that has undergone a longer maturation period.

The new product will be available at liquor stores nationwide as well as through our official online store (https://www.laodijp.com/).

About LAODI Distillery

LAODI Distillery is located in Vientiane, Laos, Southeast Asia, where a Japanese man has been making rum. Located in the capital city of Vientiane, LAODI Distillery is the first craft rum distillery in Laos, established in 2006 by the founder, Ikuzo Inoue, a native of Hiroshima, in cooperation with Laotians.

On their 20-hectare plantation carved out of virgin forest, sugarcane is grown entirely by hand. Only fresh sugarcane juice pressed immediately after harvesting is used as raw material, and since its establishment, the company has consistently worked with the land to produce rum.

The founder, Mr. Inoue, has been making rum in a foreign country for 20 years through trial and error with the help of experts. He has trained local women as artisans to make craft rum that brings out the best of the fertile terroir of Laos.

These efforts have been well received outside of Japan, and LAODI has won gold medals at international spirits competitions in London and Berlin. LAODI has won gold medals at international spirits competitions in London and Berlin, and has earned a solid reputation as a Laotian craft rum on the world stage.

About the new premium series "HAGUKUMU

HAGUKUMU and our own sugarcane

HAGUKUMU" embodies our philosophy of devoting all our love and time and effort to sugarcane and manufacturing. It is the very progress that we have made over the past 20 years since our founding, as we have continued to challenge and improve ourselves. This new brand was born as a symbol of the company's commitment to the terroir and its craftsmanship.

The company's own farm adjacent to the distillery handles everything from sugarcane seedling to harvesting. The sugarcane is harvested during the limited dry season and grows in the subtropical monsoon climate with abundant rainfall, which maximizes its sweetness during the dry season. Only the fresh juice from the cane is used. The result is a raw sake with a fresh sweetness and a strong structure.

Mr. Inoue, the founder of the company

In Laos, with its tropical climate, the angel share reaches about 10% per year, and the aging process is dynamic. In this environment, "HAGUKUMU" is aged in bourbon barrels and finished in Pinot Noir barrels. Ripe berry fruit, tea and spices, and oak notes reminiscent of antique furniture meld together to form a rich and complex aroma. Sugar cane sweetness and mellow tannins harmonize with mellow custard and a brilliant lingering finish, making this a perfect 20th anniversary wine.

Product Information

Product name: HAGUKUMU The Golden Cask of Pinot Noir

　　　　　　　　 (Product Name ： HAGUKUMU The Golden Cask of Pinot Noir)

Country of origin : Lao People's Democratic Republic

Year of bottling : 2025

Ageing : 8 years

Alcohol Content : 56%.

Characteristics: Finished in bourbon and pinot noir barrels,

　　　　　　　　 Colorless, unflavored, non-chill filtered

Capacity : 750ml

Quantity ： Limited to 180 bottles in Japan

Price ： 31,819 yen (excluding tax) / 35,000 yen (including tax) *RRP

Release date : March 9, 2026 (Monday) *Shipping will begin sequentially

Product page: https://www.laodijp.com/products/limited-hagukumu-the-golden-cask-of-pinot-noir-2026

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Tasting Notes

Nose ： Rich and complex aroma with ripe raspberry, raspberry, black tea, nutmeg, antique furniture and esters.

Mouth : Sugar cane sweetness mingles with mellow, deep tannins. Cotton candy, esters, tea sweetness, dried papaya.

Lingering: The finish is long, with a wonderful harmony between the liquor quality and fine oak-derived aromas.

■Brand Information

Brand website ： https://www.laodijp.com/

Official Instagram ： https://www.instagram.com/

Official X ： https://x.com/laodi_jp

Brand introduction video ： https://youtu.be/QyF42S4MPu4?si=dlSFjuXHovifC1Hv

Interview video ： https://youtu.be/DS1usRGQh30?si=MPMgS9rzaFFrv8ut

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[Company Profile

C-Creative International Corporation (LAODI/Importer and distributor)

Location: Kakei Building Aoyama 4F, 2-6-9 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0002, Japan

MAIL : info@ccinter.jp