Kuleana hand cuts each stalk of kō, presses it into fresh sugarcane juice, ferments it using a special yeast, and distills it to 74% ABV in a hand-made, copper alembic pot still. This slow, careful process makes delicious and flavorful rum that showcases the magnificence of the kō. Enjoy it neat or quietly, with a splash of simple syrup and squeeze of lime. No added sweeteners, flavors, or coloring. Invigorating, luscious, a sun-sweetened day on the Kohala coast.
Sugarcane, known as kō in Hawai‘i, originated approximately 10,000 years ago in Papua New Guinea. It was brought to the Hawaiian Islands about a thousand years ago by Polynesian wayfinders. These varietals of heirloom cane have a unique story and flavor profile that cannot be duplicated by processed sugars or molasses. Kuleana rums give homage to this piece of treasured Hawaiian history and ensure it lives on.
Sugarcane, known as kō in Hawai‘i, originated approximately 10,000 years ago in Papua New Guinea. It was brought to the Hawaiian Islands about a thousand years ago by Polynesian wayfinders. These varietals of heirloom cane have a unique story and flavor profile that cannot be duplicated by processed sugars or molasses. Kuleana rums give homage to this piece of treasured Hawaiian history and ensure it lives on.
