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We had such a fun time on this distillery tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and fun, and we started off with a shot of the pure sugar cane juice, which was absolutely unreal. The space is so luscious and beautiful, and they had a tortoise! All the rums were incredible and delicious, and the store was fun- we bought quite a few souvenirs. After the tour we got a BBQ plate from the on site restaurant, and genuinely it was some of the best food we had in our entire trip!! Definitely check this place out, drink some drinks, have some rum, and finish with the delicious BBQ.
Such a cool place! Great tasting menu and fun swag. Very friendly staff. If you do a tasting you get a discount on anything you buy. You can even get your bottles etched with your own personalization. Most only take about an hour, but completely custom can take a couple days. Definitely stop here!
We had the best time here. Our tour guide was the best. He showed us where they aged the barrels and explained how they distilled the rum. The shop and tasting room was nicely decorated and cool. Our tasting was very informational and tasty. We got to taste the different types they distilled aged rums. It sorta tasted like aged tequila. The sugar cane juice was also a really great deal and tasted so good. I want more! HAPPY RUMING!
This place is totally off the beaten path. Up kunia road inbetween kunia and wahiawa So pretty much in the middle of nowhere. Interesting the actual showroom is in a quonset hut (old military barracks corregated metal building) and its even a historical protected building. The insides of the building is beautifully renovated (pic). They sell whiskey..coffee... honey.. shirts mugs and some other retail stuff. The staff was super cool and friendly and even gave whisky and honey samples. They make their own whiskey (I dont drink anymore) but my co-worker said it was good. They also sell a tour and they have a restaurant in back but only experienced the retail side. Maybe will have to explore the outside restaurant later....A pretty cool experience off the beaten path.
This tour was absolutely delightful! We opted for the classic rum and ready-to-drink flights. Seeing everything from the sugar cane being juiced (and tasting it) to the distilling equipment, to the barrels, to the plants on site - it was well laid out and inclusive. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and honest if we had questions they were unsure of and circled back with us. We enjoyed the products so much we brought some home!
The staff is great! They're all fun, friendly and knowledgeable. They greet you and make you feel welcomed, even when they're busy. They mentioned the BBQ in the back which we weren't aware of. It was delicious. (and it was a good idea to eat before drinking). Due to the timing, we had to skip the tour and go straight to tasting. We chose the Classic Rum Flight. We enjoyed the Kokoleka which is a sweeter dark rum. The price was very low considering the tasting and explanation of each item. I highly recommend a visit to Ko Hana Distillers!
Our friends invited here to hangout over lunch. We grabbed lunch, sat outside, and participated in the "Aged Rum Tasting". Food The food was delicious. We grabbed their 4-item mixed plate and shared as a family. All the food tasted delicious and there was enough food to share for two adults, a child, and a toddler. I rescheduled my business, inter-island flight to accommodate. Service The service was great! All the staff were friendly and warm. From the food staff to the tasting staff. Sitting Area There were enough picnic tables in the sitting area to go around for us. It was a little warm. I remember getting slightly uncomfortable. Please bring your own high-chair because they do not have any here. They had a nice grass area for the kids to play, however, there was no barrier to prevent the kids from running into the parking lot or street which didn't allow us to relax. I wish it was a controlled area. Tasting My friend invited me over to do their tasting and it was great. The rum was delicious and well-spaced. I am a hard drinker and their "Kila" line was the smoothest and most delicious. It was a little pricey, but what do I know. Great experience but could be better!
This experience surprised me. I'm not a big fan of rum. Never, in a million years, would I ever think I would drink rum without being mixed with something. It was so good that we bought some and flew home with it! Unfortunately, I found out I have expensive taste and purchased the most expensive bottle they have. My husband, who does not drink liquor other than wine and beer, actually loved it and bought some as well. The tasting was a great experience. Very educational and the staff were really nice.
I was looking for a fun date idea and came across Ko Hana's Distillery Tour. I was able to make reservations online and the workers kindly gave us a Kama'aina discount when we arrived. The tour was relatively intimate with a group of about a dozen people plus a knowledgeable guide. At the start of the tour we were given a tasting of freshly squeezed sugar cane juice as we learned about the background and history of the distillery and industry in Hawaii. As we explored the garden and barrel house, our guide told us more about the rum making process. At the end of the visit we were able to taste the rum we learned so much about. We chose the classic flight. You can also chose to get a cocktail flight or upgrade to an aged rum flight. Overall, this was a very fun experience. I came in knowing literally nothing about rum but came out feeling like a rum expert. (Or at least not a rum novice.) They have lots of parking at the front, restrooms, and even a yummy barbecue restaurant attached called "This Lil Piggy". If you don't have time to do the whole tour, they also have individually packaged chilled drinks in their gift shop that you can purchase and enjoy in their patio.
Wonderful tour and place to visit! My wife and I went here last Friday and were greeted by JB. Very nice person and very knowledgeable. She took us on a tour of the sugar cane fields, barrel aging, distilling process and finally tasting. What a wonderful time in such a nice clean comfortable atmosphere. We samples the Legacy brands and the fruity drinks. The legacy brands were very smooth and tasty. The mixed drinks like the Mai Tai, Daiquiri and Blue Hawaii were our favorites, actually all of the flavors were our favorite. So much we ordered a bunch of bottles to be shipped to our home in California. Very very delicious! This is such a great place to visit!
My +1 and I signed up for a rum tasting tour, and we had a great time. Ko Hana distillery is not hard to find, though it is just off the beaten path. I wanted to try a rum tasting tour while I was in the area, found it on Google, and even came across a Groupon deal on two rum tasting tours. We opted for the shorter tour because of the deal, but we didn't feel like we missed out on much. Our tour guide took us outside and showed us different types of sugarcane that they use in a little garden. If we would have chosen the longer tour, they would've actually taken us out to the sugarcane fields, but really we just wanted to learn about their process there and taste some different rums. So we got to see where they keep the barrels and where they distill the spirits before returning inside for the tastings. My plus one tried the classic tastings, and I opted for the slightly pricier barrel, aged tastings. You can't go wrong either way, but if you have the pallet for sipping on different flavors of rum, then I would go with the barrel aged. Either way, they gave us generous pores of each and told us what distinguished each one from the others. I particularly appreciated the Koa, which had a rich red hue from the Koa wood it was aged in, though I ended up taking a small bottle of the more inexpensive Koho home. Overall, it was a fun experience and I'd recommend it.
We went on an informative tour that teaches you not only about their rum but also about the history of the land it's now on. From it going through Del Monte to them, it is history that is fun to learn about. Some of the homes that the plantation workers lived in are still up and are being used as domiciles to this day. As for their rum, it's authentic sugar cane rum, free from the impurities and shortcuts found in mass-produced ones. They will show you the different types of sugar cane and walk you through their rickhouse. As a bourbon fan, it was surprising to learn that they source barrels from Kentucky to age some of their rum. The staff was friendly, and their gift shop and tasting room have a welcoming and relaxing feel to them. If you're into your craft distilleries, then stopping here is a no-brainer.
Take the tour. It's fun and ends in a tasting. The staff are super friendly, it's a quick but informative tour , it doesn't require acres of walking , you get to see a giant tortoise and you learn about sustainable agriculture and the cask room smells great ! The tasting starts with a squeeze of sugar cane. Surprising that there's so much juice in it ! Then the various flights of rum. Some are super strong, others I would confuse with bourbon and one would be amazing in a "Irish coffee" (would that be Hawaiian coffee) You also get to taste some chocolate ! It's SO good Off the beaten path but worth the trip.
Mahalo Jason, Bernadette, Andy, and Staff for the educational farm and delicious tasting tour!!! Our Agricultural Manager Guests were intrigued with the sustainable system, tastings, and of course, the products, presentations, and gift packaging in the store! They also loved the collaborations with Manoa Honey and Mead, Manoa Chocolate, and all the local artisan products shared in the spacious and cool store and tasting room! Way to support local, market local, and show the Aloha Spirit to our extended Ohana! Important tips: BBQ is open so no worries about that plate lunch! Can you anticipate bbq brisket? And, do take the farm tour and sign up for your level of flight tastings! Oh, and there is a cool TSA approved "lei" of bottles you can "wear" on the plane. I learned another new thing here! From the welcoming sugar cane juice to the flight tastings, everything was done with professional aplomb. Mahalo! read more
1 month ago
Tour was really fun and interesting! I had no idea that most rum is made from molasses but theirs is made more directly from the pressed sugar cane juice. We brought our middle school aged kids and loved that they got a little science learning as the rum production was explained. Staff was all top notch, friendly and knowledgable. Tasting was really generous and my husband and I ordered different ones which allowed us to also try each other's tastings too. I got the cocktail one and he got the classic rum one. We bought some gifts for family member taking care of our dog and a special bottle for my upcoming birthday. Finally, our son LOVED the honey so bought a bottle of that as well. This was a nice way to break up all of our beach and pool days! read more
3 months ago
No food the day we toured Very quick but informative Very nice staff Seems more like a gift shop than distillery tour. Tour takes 20 minutes on learning about different sugar canes, no processing or manufacturing, just cultivating. read more
We had such a fun time on this distillery tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and fun, and we started off with a shot of the pure sugar cane juice, which was absolutely unreal. The space is so luscious and beautiful, and they had a tortoise! All the rums were incredible and delicious, and the store was fun- we bought quite a few souvenirs. After the tour we got a BBQ plate from the on site restaurant, and genuinely it was some of the best food we had in our entire trip!! Definitely check this place out, drink some drinks, have some rum, and finish with the delicious BBQ. read more
Such a cool place! Great tasting menu and fun swag. Very friendly staff. If you do a tasting you get a discount on anything you buy. You can even get your bottles etched with your own personalization. Most only take about an hour, but completely custom can take a couple days. Definitely stop here! read more
We had the best time here. Our tour guide was the best. He showed us where they aged the barrels and explained how they distilled the rum. The shop and tasting room was nicely decorated and cool. Our tasting was very informational and tasty. We got to taste the different types they distilled aged rums. It sorta tasted like aged tequila. The sugar cane juice was also a really great deal and tasted so good. I want more! HAPPY RUMING! read more
This place is totally off the beaten path. Up kunia road inbetween kunia and wahiawa So pretty much in the middle of nowhere. Interesting the actual showroom is in a quonset hut (old military barracks corregated metal building) and its even a historical protected building. The insides of the building is beautifully renovated (pic). They sell whiskey..coffee... honey.. shirts mugs and some other retail stuff. The staff was super cool and friendly and even gave whisky and honey samples. They make their own whiskey (I dont drink anymore) but my co-worker said it was good. They also sell a tour and they have a restaurant in back but only experienced the retail side. Maybe will have to explore the outside restaurant later....A pretty cool experience off the beaten path. read more
This tour was absolutely delightful! We opted for the classic rum and ready-to-drink flights. Seeing everything from the sugar cane being juiced (and tasting it) to the distilling equipment, to the barrels, to the plants on site - it was well laid out and inclusive. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and honest if we had questions they were unsure of and circled back with us. We enjoyed the products so much we brought some home! read more
The staff is great! They're all fun, friendly and knowledgeable. They greet you and make you feel welcomed, even when they're busy. They mentioned the BBQ in the back which we weren't aware of. It was delicious. (and it was a good idea to eat before drinking). Due to the timing, we had to skip the tour and go straight to tasting. We chose the Classic Rum Flight. We enjoyed the Kokoleka which is a sweeter dark rum. The price was very low considering the tasting and explanation of each item. I highly recommend a visit to Ko Hana Distillers! read more
Our friends invited here to hangout over lunch. We grabbed lunch, sat outside, and participated in the "Aged Rum Tasting". Food The food was delicious. We grabbed their 4-item mixed plate and shared as a family. All the food tasted delicious and there was enough food to share for two adults, a child, and a toddler. I rescheduled my business, inter-island flight to accommodate. Service The service was great! All the staff were friendly and warm. From the food staff to the tasting staff. Sitting Area There were enough picnic tables in the sitting area to go around for us. It was a little warm. I remember getting slightly uncomfortable. Please bring your own high-chair because they do not have any here. They had a nice grass area for the kids to play, however, there was no barrier to prevent the kids from running into the parking lot or street which didn't allow us to relax. I wish it was a controlled area. Tasting My friend invited me over to do their tasting and it was great. The rum was delicious and well-spaced. I am a hard drinker and their "Kila" line was the smoothest and most delicious. It was a little pricey, but what do I know. Great experience but could be better! read more
7 months ago
This experience surprised me. I'm not a big fan of rum. Never, in a million years, would I ever think I would drink rum without being mixed with something. It was so good that we bought some and flew home with it! Unfortunately, I found out I have expensive taste and purchased the most expensive bottle they have. My husband, who does not drink liquor other than wine and beer, actually loved it and bought some as well. The tasting was a great experience. Very educational and the staff were really nice. read more
I was looking for a fun date idea and came across Ko Hana's Distillery Tour. I was able to make reservations online and the workers kindly gave us a Kama'aina discount when we arrived. The tour was relatively intimate with a group of about a dozen people plus a knowledgeable guide. At the start of the tour we were given a tasting of freshly squeezed sugar cane juice as we learned about the background and history of the distillery and industry in Hawaii. As we explored the garden and barrel house, our guide told us more about the rum making process. At the end of the visit we were able to taste the rum we learned so much about. We chose the classic flight. You can also chose to get a cocktail flight or upgrade to an aged rum flight. Overall, this was a very fun experience. I came in knowing literally nothing about rum but came out feeling like a rum expert. (Or at least not a rum novice.) They have lots of parking at the front, restrooms, and even a yummy barbecue restaurant attached called "This Lil Piggy". If you don't have time to do the whole tour, they also have individually packaged chilled drinks in their gift shop that you can purchase and enjoy in their patio. read more
Wonderful tour and place to visit! My wife and I went here last Friday and were greeted by JB. Very nice person and very knowledgeable. She took us on a tour of the sugar cane fields, barrel aging, distilling process and finally tasting. What a wonderful time in such a nice clean comfortable atmosphere. We samples the Legacy brands and the fruity drinks. The legacy brands were very smooth and tasty. The mixed drinks like the Mai Tai, Daiquiri and Blue Hawaii were our favorites, actually all of the flavors were our favorite. So much we ordered a bunch of bottles to be shipped to our home in California. Very very delicious! This is such a great place to visit! read more
1 year ago
My +1 and I signed up for a rum tasting tour, and we had a great time. Ko Hana distillery is not hard to find, though it is just off the beaten path. I wanted to try a rum tasting tour while I was in the area, found it on Google, and even came across a Groupon deal on two rum tasting tours. We opted for the shorter tour because of the deal, but we didn't feel like we missed out on much. Our tour guide took us outside and showed us different types of sugarcane that they use in a little garden. If we would have chosen the longer tour, they would've actually taken us out to the sugarcane fields, but really we just wanted to learn about their process there and taste some different rums. So we got to see where they keep the barrels and where they distill the spirits before returning inside for the tastings. My plus one tried the classic tastings, and I opted for the slightly pricier barrel, aged tastings. You can't go wrong either way, but if you have the pallet for sipping on different flavors of rum, then I would go with the barrel aged. Either way, they gave us generous pores of each and told us what distinguished each one from the others. I particularly appreciated the Koa, which had a rich red hue from the Koa wood it was aged in, though I ended up taking a small bottle of the more inexpensive Koho home. Overall, it was a fun experience and I'd recommend it. read more
We went on an informative tour that teaches you not only about their rum but also about the history of the land it's now on. From it going through Del Monte to them, it is history that is fun to learn about. Some of the homes that the plantation workers lived in are still up and are being used as domiciles to this day. As for their rum, it's authentic sugar cane rum, free from the impurities and shortcuts found in mass-produced ones. They will show you the different types of sugar cane and walk you through their rickhouse. As a bourbon fan, it was surprising to learn that they source barrels from Kentucky to age some of their rum. The staff was friendly, and their gift shop and tasting room have a welcoming and relaxing feel to them. If you're into your craft distilleries, then stopping here is a no-brainer. read more
Take the tour. It's fun and ends in a tasting. The staff are super friendly, it's a quick but informative tour , it doesn't require acres of walking , you get to see a giant tortoise and you learn about sustainable agriculture and the cask room smells great ! The tasting starts with a squeeze of sugar cane. Surprising that there's so much juice in it ! Then the various flights of rum. Some are super strong, others I would confuse with bourbon and one would be amazing in a "Irish coffee" (would that be Hawaiian coffee) You also get to taste some chocolate ! It's SO good Off the beaten path but worth the trip. read more
I am not sure how I haven't been here before . I got invited by a member of the distillery and I am grateful for the experience. The history of the farm and sugar production was so interesting. We had such a great guide/host! Kaimana was so much fun and down to earth. Made our experience what it was!!! The store was full of really cool gift ideas and of course I left with a good collection of things! Also, the rum cake and a collection of chocolate bars! The tastings can be for anyone, you can taste the cocktails or the aged Rum. I went with the aged rum, but watched another tasting and they also loved their picks! It was so good we left with 3 bottles to add to our collection! Worth the trip out there! We will go back to show this distillery to more of our friends! read more
2 years ago
WHY WE WENT HERE: - adults only day - can't do that without libations THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located on Kunia Rd; south of the Schofield Barracks and Wheeler Army Airfield THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - made up of several buildings serving different purposes; 1 building where the barrels are, 1 building for the restrooms/gift shop/tasting, another building for the distilling process, another building with an outdoor seating for the restaurant (separate business that operates onsite) WHAT WE ORDERED: - we perused the gift shop and bought some bottles of the cocktails to have with our lunch that we ordered onsite before our tour started THE TASTE: - the cocktails and the lunch were great! - cocktails were sweet and strong; food was flavorful, salty, filling - we ended up changing out our tasting after the tour after we realized the cocktail bottles we had during lunch were the same things we would be tasting in the original tasting menu we initially ordered CUSTOMER SERVICE: - Bernadette is stellar! very knowledgeable, warm, welcoming, and super fun! read more
10/10 recommend the tasting! It was only $15 per person and you get $10 off any purchase of $20 or more afterwards on anything in the shop. If you're a rum person, my partner got the regular flight - tastings of 5 different white and dark rums. She said each was delicious with different tasting profiles. If you're more of a cocktail person, I did the cocktail flight. This one had tastings of 6 different cocktails. All DELISH! The tastings also had small bites of their rum cake and chocolate. If you can choose, our tasting bartender was Bernadette and she was great. Awesome personality and made the tasting fun. read more
Always wanted to check this place out when the bottles were appearing in local stores lol. We got the Ready-to-drink flights because we weren't really rum people, especially me lol. The products they were selling were pretty cool. You can engrave your name on a KōHana rum bottle if you want. They also had painted rum bottles as decorations which was cute! Their turtle mascot is even cuter! He sits outside, basking in the sun in the corner of the yard. Next door They were experimenting on growing their own lettuce because the lettuce they ship to Hawaii don't last or it's already bad the next day. There is a little restaurant with lots of seats if you feel hungry or just want to visit there. I saw people just come for the restaurant and just go to buy the rum which you can totally do. They have a little sugar cane garden also outside next to where they store the rum barrels to show the many different sugar canes Hawaii has and what they use. When you enter the room with the rum barrels on the tour, you can immediately smell the rum which was awesome! They had a few Koa wood barrels that were special because Koa wood is rare. You get to do the tasting of your choice of "Rum Tastings" at the end of the tour. The water cup we drank out of was so cool because it was made for drinking on a ship! XD My favorite was the pineapple. Most of the drinks we had were clear, except the Blue Hawaiian lol. Because the Blue Hawaiian wasn't mixed with the usual components it was ok XD You also get to try their chocolate they collab-ed with Manoa Chocolate and their hot sauce they sell there. I couldn't really taste the rum barrel the chocolate was in, but it was good chocolate. The hot sauce was SUPER SUPER HOT! Be careful! And please eat something before the tour lol. (I am a light weight XD) Overall our tour guide was SUPER hilarious and the tour was lovely! I can see why it would be good for tourists as well. The tour was pretty quick (small area) so you'll have time to do other things :) read more
1 year ago
Decided to go try this rum distillery. As we walked in it gave a cool rum vibe with lots of cool merchandise to purchase. We purchased the guided tour. Learned a lot about rum but the experience with the tour was kinda short. In my opinion I don't think the tour is all that but the tasting was very good. You had the option of tasting different types of rum or different cocktails they make with rum. Our tour guide was really knowledgeable. They also have an outdoor area with food you can buy if you want to hang out for a while. So if you are into or want to experience something like this. I recommend just doing the tasting. read more
3 months ago
I love going in for tastings and even a tour especially if I'm taking family or friends who are visit Oahu. I have to say this place has gotten better over time. They keep adding different tasting options and upgrading on their merchandise. The decor has also improved over the years. The service is great and they make it easy for customers to go in and mix and match their own boxes. They also have some fun/surprise boxes you can order or buy at the distiller. They also now have more options for parties who are going in for tastings to try the mixed drinks. Go in with an open mind and please go learn about their journey. I also order online to the mainland as their rum is second to none! read more
6 months ago
Had a great experience with Andy taking the tour. She was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the product on this distillery. The ambiance was very good and for a boutique distillery the pricing seemed fair. Overall just a great tour experience for me and my family. Thanks! read more
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It's pretty cool to see distilleries work. It's north on Kunia road. Just keep driving north with big sign on it the left. You won't miss it. Tons of parking. They offer tours and tastings. Call ahead to make an appointment. Prices vary but pretty reasonable. The distillery had a pretty nice gift shop, tasting areas and local products to purchase. Everyone I talked to was super nice and friendly. Even though it can get busy, they really make everyone feel comfortable with the whole experience. Tasting was spot on as well. read more
3 months ago
We had an amazing time at Ko Hana Distillers today. From the moment we walked in the door to them waving as we drove away, the staff made us feel like Ohana. The tour and the tasting are absolutely worth the money and this should be a definite stop when you visit Oahu. And if you are lucky, you will meet the amazing Xander who was a huge help to his mom during our visit. What an amazing time we had. read more
My husband and I heard about Ko Hana Distillers while doing a chocolate and wine tasting at Mānoa Chocolate. We were able to try some of their chocolate rum and decided to swing by the distillery the next day. My husband actually found some tickets on Groupon. We were a few minutes late because of traffic, but they were super understanding about it. Our tour hadn't really started yet, so we didn't miss much. We met up with our group outside, where we learned about how they farm, distill, and age the barrels. Rohan was our guide and he was great! After that, we checked out the barrel storage area and finished up with a rum tasting. I tried the ready-to-drink cocktail tastings, and my husband went with the classic tasting. Rohan even let us sample a pumpkin spice cocktail made with one of the rums. We had an awesome time at Ko Hana Distillers and ended up buying the chocolate rum and a few of the ready-to-drink cocktails. read more
9 months ago
Nothing to do? Head out to Kunia Camps Ko Hana Distillers. Alley was our guuide & I have to tell you, her knowledge of the whole refinery from when it began to date is very impressive & professional. The way she spoke just made you want to give her your undivided attention. Second best part, for me, were the sample flights of rum. This is included in the admission. Best part, hats off to Ko Hana Distillers, they give back to the community. Chee-hu! read more
What an awesome rum distillery in Hawaii. Fun staff and tasting are always avaliable. What a great selection of rums. Very causal but sophisticated place. You can join the rum club and take advantage of their program and benefits. I enjoyed the rums samples and the story behind each one. The staff were great about telling the story of each rum and creating an atmosphere that enticed you to want sample and buy rum. I can't remember the name of the one I tried, but I would say, it could stand up to a bourbon. I will have to visit this place again. read more
10 months ago
Went for the tour and tasting as a surprise outing for my hubby. Loved it! Emily, our tour guide was awesome and informative. The rums were great and loved sampling the honey, cake and chocolate too! Totally worth it! read more
1 year ago
Stopped in to find a variety of rums, people attending tour, rum tasting, souveniers and gift packs. Nice and clean. read more
First rum tasting and hopefully not my last! My friend group decided to go for the full tour + tasting and were not disappointed. The main area for the tasting is very casual with a bunch of fun souvenirs to buy, a bar for serving their rum & drinks, and an area to show how they make sugarcane juice. Garret was a real one and made the tour / rum tasting a memorable one. Very knowledgeable about the whole process and friendly with all of our questions (including the more silly ones). The classic rum flight was enjoyable with the chocolate infused one being my favorite (sort of a dessert rum) which was complemented well by some honey. They also had a hot sauce to taste which was interesting and tasty. Would come back and maybe opt for the nicer rums this time! read more
(Drank 05/20/23 SA @ 1:00pm): The local sugar canes were worked over to create these wonderful distilled libations! A friend and I recently enjoyed a gin and whiskey tasting at Ko'olau Distillery, so we thought let's continue and spend an afternoon tasting rum this time at KōHana Distillers. Rum used to be my favorite liquor when I was younger, so I was excited to try this place. Loosely translated to "work the sugar cane", I've never heard or seen this brand on the mainland let alone anywhere else, but I first came across it while I vacationed with a friend on Maui a couple of years ago. Were my taste buds ready for this much sweeter sugary distilled liquor!? PURCHASE 4pc Aged Rum Tasting Flight - 1floz ea. ($25.00): Line 'em up! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=iStRAfOzjM6iJ3weQrs6zg ~Koho Aged Taster 45%: Spices, caramel, and buttery. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=w0aGqi4bFGLzgEnVlY_0ew ~Koa Aged Taster 50%: Smoky, orangy, and spicy. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=3J9ouw--bI_q9bmXkkjeTA ~Kila Aged Taster 59%: Strong, oaky, and smooth. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=UgjwYsiYAMRdWJM-M4AP3Q ~Kokoleka Cacao & Honey Aged Taster 30%: Chocolate, honey, and mouthcoating. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=0PqXOXwY_nkXg1R0vsrgOw 4pc Daiquiri Tasting Flight - 1floz ea. ($10.00): More drinks! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=MgTI3Mcy-YOFt5t8MCe8WQ ~Classic Taster 22%: Sweet, subtle, and smooth. Sorry... no picture. ~Pineapple Taster 22%: Sweet, tart, and crisp. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=93iDlF5JGihaPWrtLafT8w ~Lilikoi Taster 22%: Sweet, tropical, and smooth. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=truB7Wjfu6AualcAdz1qbg ~Hemingway Taster 22%: Lightly smoky, sweet, and warm. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=t-ST1EU75yUxJoIeKc18lw ~***BONUS*** Mai Tai Taster 22%: Sweet, tropical, and clean. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=Q3JVLXUDIZpZPGGCTNYZvQ 5pc Cocktails Pack ($62.50): As simple as just adding ice and serve! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=oJ4Kp5q4MKUWHS5T5X6FfA SERVICE We were walk-in tasters which didn't seem to be an issue at all. In fact, because it was just the two of us, it was more of an intimate affair with a friendly young man who administered the liquids at the counter. He provided information on each tasting, some history of the place, and casually spoke with us. There was no hard sell, and all was good - mahalo! PARKING (FREE) They had their own private parking - 'nuff said! ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE Located inside an above ground bunker or shelter https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=MH4qWb__p4JQqHH-i96Rxw of some sort, it was very spacious with the tasting counters along the right and back walls, respectively, and the rest of the floor area within the middle was used for all sorts of merchandise from chocolates, glassware, and clothing. Although we didn't take the formal distillery tour, we roamed around and found this copper still https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=QiAoTRoiD9ny5aMQmguL8Q outside in the back. Plenty of natural lighting entered through the many windows and front door while various electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were no TVs nor any background music. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=vBGzXB4ON75Zpy6f9RCXjQ ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I had a wonderful afternoon at KōHana Distillers and would consider returning with people who haven't been here before. Unless they offered something different, I couldn't see a future return by myself. The tasting sizes were nice, the prices were comparable, and the service was chill and laid back. I couldn't say whether or not this was a pet-friendly place. FYI... there was a separate killer BBQ place on the property! I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $102.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS read more
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Is there food available?
Yes absolutely… This lil piggy is located on site they serve a fusion barbecue blending Hawaii, Texas and southern style together. I definitely enjoyed their beans and brisket. Definitely checkout there menu
Are kids allowed?
Yes! And they get gelato! Ignore the other answer. Kids are welcome.
Do they still offer pizza for lunch after the tours?
No, not when I went and that was maybe a month ago.
I have some co-workers here visiting, but we won't be out of work during their hours. Do they sell their liquors in any local stores?
I heard they are available at Whole Foods @ Ward Villages. Someone even mentioned Longs but not sure about that one. Enjoy!
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