Ko'olau Distillery
Hawaii
At a glance
Ko'olau Distillery is nestled in Kailua, Hawaii, offering a unique experience for those looking to explore the world of craft spirits. Located at 905 Kapaa Quarry Place, this distillery captures the essence of Hawaiian culture and natural beauty through its meticulously crafted spirits. Ko'olau Distillery is known for its hand-bottled craft spirits, made using pure artesian water filtered through the volcanic rock of the Ko'olau Mountains.
The distillery produces Old Pali Road Whiskey, which is locally distilled and blended with the purest Hawaiian waters, offering bright citrus and subtle floral notes. This whiskey, paired with a backdrop of the picturesque mountains, creates a sense of being connected to the rich history and landscape of Oahu. Ko'olau Distillery also offers Māhealani moonshine, a nod to the East Side's Prohibition era, and KaLā Vodka, crafted to offer a smooth and pure tasting experience.
Visitors can engage with the distillery through tours that offer a glimpse into the meticulous process of crafting these spirits. The venue provides a tasting room where guests can sample their products and consider purchasing bottles ranging from 50ml to 1 liter. Veteran-owned, the distillery places a strong emphasis on serving with honor and respect, making it an inviting stop for those interested in local craftsmanship and Hawaiian hospitality.
Ko'olau Distillery is a place where visitors can immerse themselves in the spirit of Hawaii, through both the beverage and the welcoming environment, making it suitable for adults and spirit enthusiasts eager to explore locally hand-crafted products.
Reviews
Outstanding distillery! Staff is great, knowledgeable, and very personable. Also veteran owned always love to support not only small businesses but veteran owned small businesses! Thank for the opportunity.
Man what a cool place. Came for Tuesday night and it was chill Taco Tuesday with great Taco Truck (Leilani’s Island Tacos) and amazing live music. Eleanor was super nice. Whiskey and gin are top notch as was cocktails. I love a good 44 Mai Tai so I was hesitant about the Whiskey Tai but it was delicious! Definitely worth a trip up!
We went for Thursday night trivia and had a blast. It's a cool warehouse distillery in the Kapaa quarry. Teams are 8 players maximum, they have a food truck on site and a bar with there home made spirits. Make sure you tell your trivia host how much you love the NY Mets for bonus points !!!!
Loved the tour and whiskey tasting!!! Also loved sitting and nursing mixed drinks! Recommend highly! Very friendly and welcoming! I bought (3) bottles of bourbon!
Whiskey was good. I typically prefer high proof but the lower proof was better imo. Barrel aged gin and rye were both tasty too(not typically my jam). Service was great. Live music and food truck that we didnt try available. Games for the kids to keep them occupied.
