Kōloa Kauaʻi Reserve Single Batch 5 Year Cask Strength Rum is Hawaiian rum aged at least five years and bottled at full cask strength. Kōloa Rum Company distills it from pure cane sugar at its distillery in Kalaheo, on the island of Kauaʻi, and releases it in limited single batches.
Process & Profile
The rum ages for a minimum of five years in select charred American white oak barrels. Kauaʻi's heat and humidity speed up the exchange between spirit and wood. Kōloa says each batch's color, aroma and flavor reflect the time, temperature and humidity of its aging. It is bottled at cask strength, with no water added to bring the proof down.
Age: Minimum 5 years
Proof: Cask strength, varies by batch (about 110 to 124 proof; check the label)
Cask: Charred American white oak
Origin: Kalaheo, Kauaʻi, Hawaii
Size: 750mL
Nose: Fragrant sugarcane, mellow oak, orange peel and a hint of nuttiness, with cinnamon and caramelized vanilla.
Palate: Rich caramel, vanilla and toasted oak, with brown sugar, orange zest, roasted almond and a light black pepper note. It has a fuller, more viscous body than Kōloa's younger rums.
Finish: Long, bold and warming, with lingering charred oak, ginger, pepper and allspice.
What makes it special: Few aged rums come from Hawaii, and fewer still are bottled at cask strength. This is the oldest and strongest member of a family that includes Kōloa Gold and Dark. Each single batch is limited, and no two batches taste exactly alike. Whiskey drinkers who want an aged cane spirit with real structure will find it in this bottle.
Serving: Sip it neat, add a few drops of water to open it up, or pour it over one large ice cube. Kōloa recommends it with an evening cigar. It also pairs well with dark chocolate, roasted almonds, grilled pineapple and aged cheeses. At cask strength it is powerful, so take your time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kōloa Kauaʻi Reserve?
Every batch is aged a minimum of five years.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at cask strength, so the proof varies by batch, generally about 110 to 124 proof. The exact figure is printed on the label.
What barrels is it aged in?
Select charred American white oak barrels.
Where is it made?
At Kōloa Rum Company's distillery in Kalaheo, Kauaʻi, Hawaii, from pure cane sugar.
How should I drink it?
Neat, with a few drops of water, or over a large ice cube. It is a sipping rum, best enjoyed slowly.
