Kula Dark Rum
Kula Dark Rum is purpose-built for the perfect float — 750mL at 95 proof (47.5% ABV), a Maui-blended dark rum designed to sit on top of a Mai Tai — and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 47.5% (95 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Origin: Distilled and blended in Kula, upcountry Maui, Hawaii — Hawaii Sea Spirits LLC
- Blend: Organic Kula rum spirits plus select aged rums (some ten years old or more), aged in oak with natural caramel for color
- Base: Organic sugar cane, proofed with deep Pacific Ocean mineral water drawn from ~3,000 feet below sea level; no sweeteners, no carbohydrates, gluten-free
- Profile: Molasses, oak and dark caramel on the nose; aged-rum depth with sweetness held in check by oak; caramel and dark cacao finish
Built for the Perfect Mai Tai Float
Distillers give a rum 95 proof for exactly one reason: so it floats. Kula Dark blends the distillery's own organic Maui rum with select aged rums — some a decade old or more — and sets it at 47.5% ABV so it rides on top of a Mai Tai like it was engineered for the job, because it was. Beneath the float there's real substance: molasses, oak and dark caramel on the nose, aged-rum character up front, and a surprisingly smooth, sippable body at the higher proof. Explore the rum collection at Del Mesa Liquor, and see the other expressions from Kula.
Tasting Notes
Dark and rich in the glass. The nose opens with molasses, oak and dark caramel. The palate shows aged-rum depth — subtle sweetness kept in check by oak — moving to a finish of caramel and dark cacao. Smooth and sippable even at 95 proof.
How to Enjoy
Its signature move is the Mai Tai float — pour it over the back of a spoon so it rides the top of the drink. It also makes a superb Kula Libre (Cuba Libre), works in tiki cocktails, and holds its own neat or on the rocks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Kula Dark Rum 95 proof?
The higher proof is deliberate — it lets the rum float perfectly on top of a Mai Tai.
Where is Kula Dark Rum made?
Distilled and blended in Kula, upcountry Maui, Hawaii, by Hawaii Sea Spirits — the distillery behind Ocean Organic Vodka.
Is Kula Dark Rum sweet?
It has subtle sweetness, but the oak-aged character keeps it in check — rich and balanced rather than sugary.
What is the alcohol content of Kula Dark Rum?
47.5% ABV (95 proof), in a 750mL bottle.
Engineered for the float, built for the glass — order Kula Dark Rum online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.