Koloa Kaua'i Gold Rum
Koloa Kaua'i Gold Rum is a 40% ABV (80 proof) Hawaiian rum from the Koloa Rum Company in Kalaheo, Kaua'i — distilled from pure Kaua'i cane sugar (not molasses), double pot-distilled in a vintage 1,210-gallon steam-powered copper still, and cut with filtered water from Mount Wai'ale'ale. Its gold color comes from caramelized sugar, not barrel aging. A 750mL bottle. Order Hawaiian rum online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Base: Pure Kaua'i cane sugar (not molasses)
- Distillation: Twice distilled in a 1,210-gallon steam-powered copper pot still
- Origin: Kalaheo, Kaua'i, Hawai'i (est. 2009; first licensed distillery on Kaua'i)
Cane Sugar, Copper, and Wai'ale'ale Water
Koloa was the first licensed distillery on Kaua'i, and it built its rum on island ingredients: raw cane sugar rather than molasses, a vintage steam-powered copper pot still run twice per batch, and water filtered through the volcanic watershed of Mount Wai'ale'ale — one of the wettest places on Earth. The Gold drinks like candy in the best way: rich caramel and butter toffee with amaretto and roasted macadamia nut on the nose, a viscous caramel blast up front, and a finish of vanilla, macadamia-nut brittle, and a hint of burnt sugar and candied lemon. See more Koloa rums or explore the full rum collection.
Tasting Notes
Soft and candy-like with a viscous mouthfeel. Rich caramel and butter toffee lead, with amaretto and freshly roasted macadamia nuts on the nose; the finish brings vanilla, macadamia-nut brittle, toasted almond, and a whisper of burnt sugar and candied lemon.
How to Enjoy
Sip neat to appreciate the pot-still texture, or pour it over ice with a squeeze of lime. Its caramel depth also anchors a rich daiquiri or a Hawaiian-style Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Koloa Gold Rum aged in barrels?
No — its gold color comes from caramelized sugar, not oak aging. It's double pot-distilled and bottled fresh.
What makes Koloa different from Caribbean rums?
It's made from Kaua'i cane sugar instead of molasses and twice distilled in a vintage copper pot still, then cut with Mount Wai'ale'ale water.
Is Koloa Gold sweet?
Slightly sweet and candy-like: caramel and butter toffee lead, finishing with vanilla, macadamia-nut brittle, and a hint of burnt sugar and lemon.
Bring the islands home — order Koloa Kaua'i Gold Rum online at Del Mesa Liquor for pickup or delivery in San Diego, CA.