Dao Distillery’s Ru?u Ð? Cali Reserve is a high-proof expression of traditional Vietnamese rice spirit, produced in Rancho Cordova with a focus on precision and cultural continuity. Founded by Dr. Binh Ðào, the project applies modern distillation techniques to a category historically made in informal settings. [daodistillery.com] Using Sacramento Valley rice, the spirit follows a full grain-to-distillation process, then undergoes heavier rectification on a hybrid pot-and-column still to achieve greater purity and concentration. Bottled at 50% ABV, the Reserve emphasizes structure and clarity while preserving the essential character of rice. It stands as part of a broader effort to establish a consistent, high-quality benchmark for ru?u d? in California’s distilling landscape.