About Sanpatong

Thai spirits, built with purity and precision.

Sanpatong is a distillery in Chiang Mai building Thai spirits with full control from ingredient to bottle. We work with tropical fruit, sugarcane, botanicals, and careful distillation to create spirits that are additive-free, precise, and built for serious drinking.

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San Pa Tong shapes the way we make spirits.

Sanpatong Distillery sits in Thung Satok, San Pa Tong, just south of Chiang Mai. The region gives us a practical mix of agricultural access, local ingredient knowledge, and the working rhythm that comes from building close to the source.

Place matters here. San Pa Tong is not a decorative backdrop to the brand. It influences how we think about raw materials, how we approach production, and how we present Thai spirits with more confidence and clarity.

We built Sanpatong to make spirits that feel unmistakably modern without disconnecting from where they are made. The result is a portfolio grounded in northern Thailand and shaped by discipline rather than ornament.

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Mission

At Sanpatong Distillery, we craft beyond-premium spirits through a full farm-to-bottle process built on Thai purity and sustainable practices. Using pure, chemical-free ingredients and decades of distilling experience, we create additive-free spirits that reflect authenticity, craftsmanship, and quality.

Vision

To redefine how the world perceives Thai spirits by establishing Thailand as a trusted origin for beyond-premium craftsmanship. To make Sanpatong a global symbol of purity, authenticity, and excellence that inspires discerning connoisseurs everywhere.

The Sanpatong difference

Five ideas define how we work, what we make, and how Sanpatong shows up in the glass.

Unique product range

From tropical fusion gin and rhum agricole to eau-de-vie and modern clear-label spirits, the portfolio is built to cover distinct moods, occasions, and service styles without losing coherence.

Exquisite craftsmanship

Custom stills, careful process control, and measured finishing decisions are there for one reason: cleaner flavour, steadier texture, and a standard we can defend.

Eye-catching design

Bottle shape, label system, naming, and storytelling are treated as part of the product, not an afterthought. The design language is modern, intentional, and built to stand out without noise.

Unparalleled experience

Sanpatong combines entrepreneurial direction, operational discipline, and decades of distilling knowledge so the liquid and the customer experience hold up together.

Sustainable practices

We prefer ingredient sourcing and production decisions that reduce unnecessary intervention, support responsible partnerships, and keep the product closer to what nature already gave us.

How we craft

Every release follows the same discipline: start with real ingredients, control the process, and protect flavour at each stage.

Start with real ingredients

We begin with fruit, sugarcane, botanicals, and other raw materials chosen for character rather than marketing shorthand. Good spirit starts before distillation.

Distill for clarity

Copper stills, careful cuts, and controlled vapour handling allow us to focus on purity, expression, and balance instead of hiding flaws later.

Rest and refine

After distillation, batches settle and integrate before release. This stage is about composure, not complication.

Build for the glass

Whether the spirit is poured neat or mixed in a cocktail, the final goal stays the same: clean flavour, confident structure, and a product that performs in real service.

Pure by design

No additives, no colourings, no artificial flavourings. The standard is simple: if the flavour does not come from the ingredient, the process, or deliberate maturation, it does not belong in the bottle.

Leadership and expertise

Sanpatong combines entrepreneurial direction, operational execution, and deep distilling experience across production, branding, and hospitality-minded product development.

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Stefan Rakoczi

Chief Executive Officer

Stefan Rakoczi leads Sanpatong with a commercial and design-led mindset shaped by more than three decades of business experience across multiple industries and markets. At Sanpatong he sets the direction for brand, quality standards, and long-term growth.

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Weerapun "Korn" Sontikool

Chief Distillery Officer

Korn oversees daily distillery operations from raw material sourcing through processing, production, and finished delivery. His role connects practical execution with the standard Sanpatong expects from every batch.

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Torsten Pape

Brewmaster & Master Distiller

Torsten Pape brings more than 37 years of distilling and brewing experience across multiple countries. His technical depth anchors the precision, control, and repeatability behind Sanpatong’s production approach.

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Praphaphorn Rakoczi

Chief Administrative Officer

Praphaphorn Rakoczi oversees the administrative foundation of the business and is responsible for Sanpatong’s interactions with government authorities, regulatory coordination, and the structure, consistency, and day to day organisation that support the company’s long term growth.

What we make

Sanpatong is built as a house of distinct families. Each line has its own attitude, use case, and flavour logic, while sharing the same production discipline underneath.