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Cultural & Food Tours at Kōloa Rum Company in Kauaʻi - Līhuʻe

Cultural & Food Tours at Kōloa Rum Company in Kauaʻi

Lihueeasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

30–45 minutes

Fitness Level

No special fitness level required, comfortable footwear recommended

Overview

Discover the rich flavors of Kauaʻi at Kōloa Rum Company, where award-winning spirits and Hawaiian tradition come together. Join a tasting session and enjoy a cultural journey through local craftsmanship.

Lihue, Hawaii

Rum Tasting

Guests must be 21 or older

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About This Adventure

Experience the rich flavors of Kauaʻi at the Kōloa Rum Tasting Room, where you can savor award-winning premium rums in a charming plantation setting. With daily tastings and a variety of unique cocktails, this intimate experience invites you to create lasting memories while embracing the spirit of Hawaiian culture.

Rum Tasting hours are from 10:00am - 4:00pm.

About

The Tasting Room, adjacent to the Company Store, offers daily scheduled tastings of our award-winning premium rums every hour, and has welcomed nearly 1 million people since it opened its doors in 2009. We will allow approximately 20 guests in the tasting room.

Located at the Kilohana Plantation in Lihue, Kauaʻi, the Kōloa Rum Company Store creates the ambience of the bygone era of old plantation days, and offers our full range of our single-batch, premium Hawaiian rums, ready-to-drink cocktails, as well as tempting rum cakes, rum fudge sauce, Hawaiian Kukui Mai Tai Mix, logo wear and a unique array of specialty gifts.

The Kōloa Rum Tasting Room & Company Store celebrates our deep commitment to bringing people together and expanding our Kōloa Rum ohana, creating great memories and sharing the Hawaiian way of life.

IMPORTANT:

  • Your tasting experience begins promptly on the hour (No late entries will be permitted).
  • **Check-in is at the company store.
  • **Everyone in your group must present a valid physical photo ID at check-in
  • **Everyone in your party must be 21 or over to enter the tasting room.
  • **No children allowed
  • **Tasting is approximately 30mins.
  • **No outside food or drink is allowed in the Tasting Room, with the exception of bottled water.
  • **Each guest is only allowed to participate in 1 (one) tasting per day.

All parties require a reservation, regardless if they are tasting or not.

$5 booking fee applies per reservation with a 6 (six) guest max per reservation. Parties of 7 (seven) or more require an additional reservation and incur an additional booking fee.

Rum Tasting Menu:

  • MON - Featuring Rum Punch Cocktail > White Rum, Dark Rum, Coconut Rum, and Cacao Rum.
  • TUE - Featuring Pineapple Passion Cocktail > Gold Rum, Dark Rum, Spice Rum, and Coffee Rum
  • WED - Featuring Mai Tai Cocktail > Dark Rum, Spice Rum, Coconut Rum, and Cane Fire Rum
  • THU - Featuring Rum Punch Cocktail > White Rum, Dark Rum, Coconut Rum, and Cacao Rum
  • FRI - Featuring Pineapple Passion Cocktail > Gold Rum, Dark Rum, Spice Rum, and Coffee Rum
  • SAT - Featuring Gold Rum Mai Tai Cocktail > Gold Rum, Dark Rum, Coconut Rum, and Cane Fire
  • SUN - Closed

Adventure Tips

Arrive early

Arriving early ensures a more personalized experience and shorter wait times.

Sample all offerings

Try the full range of rums and cocktails to find your favorite flavors.

Ask questions

Staff are knowledgeable and happy to share insights about the distillation process.

Book in advance

Reservations are recommended to secure your spot during busy seasons.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Hawaiian coot
  • Red junglefowl

History

The Kōloa plantation was established in the 1820s, making it one of the oldest sugar plantations in Hawaii, and it played a significant role in shaping the island’s economy.

Conservation

The distillery actively supports sustainable farming practices and preserves native Hawaiian flora and fauna, contributing to local conservation efforts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Comfortable footwear

Essential

Necessary for walking around the plantation and estate grounds.

Sun protection

Essential

Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to stay protected while enjoying outdoor spaces.

summer specific

Reusable water bottle

Essential

Stay hydrated during your visit, especially on warm days.

Camera or smartphone

Capture the scenic plantation and memorable moments.