{"product_id":"koloa-kauai-dark-rum","title":"Koloa Kaua'i Dark Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKōloa Kaua'i Dark Rum. Kōloa Rum Company, Kalaheo, Kaua'i, Hawai'i — twice-distilled in a vintage 1,210-gallon steam-powered copper pot still from pure Hawaiian cane sugar and ancient volcanic rainwater, the darkest and most dessert-forward expression in the Kōloa lineup.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eKōloa Rum Company was founded in 2009 as the first licensed rum distillery on Kaua'i, the island where Hawai'i's commercial sugar industry was born in 1835. Every expression in the range is built on the same foundation: pure cane sugar combined with pristine rainwater filtered through the volcanic strata of Mount Wai'ale'ale, twice-distilled in a vintage copper pot still, and blended and bottled entirely on-site in Kalaheo. The Dark Rum takes that base and deepens it — a warming, dessert-forward expression that showcases the richest character the distillery's copper pot still can produce.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhere Kōloa's White and Gold rums are light and versatile, the Dark is indulgent and complex: vanilla, dark molasses, and sweet caramel dominate upfront, with a layer of hotter spices — particularly clove — providing depth and warmth. It is the natural choice for any recipe calling for dark rum that wants genuine Hawaiian provenance and the character of small-batch copper pot distillation.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxuriant vanilla, dark semi-sweet chocolate, and a hint of fresh espresso. Warming and inviting with dark molasses sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle and approachable — vanilla and dark molasses lead, followed by sweet caramel. A layer of hotter spices, particularly clove, adds depth and warms the mouth progressively. Potent vanilla and dark chocolate dominate throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and clean with lingering espresso bitterness and a soft, warming spice. The clove accent carries into the close.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kōloa Rum Company, Kalaheo, Kaua'i, Hawai'i (est. 2009)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure Hawaiian cane sugar; filtered rainwater from Mount Wai'ale'ale\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twice-distilled in vintage 1,210-gallon steam-powered copper pot still\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Kōloa Dark Rum taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla and dark semi-sweet chocolate on the nose with fresh espresso hints. The palate is gentle with vanilla, dark molasses, and sweet caramel up front, then a warming spice layer — especially clove — building underneath. The finish is smooth and clean with lingering espresso bitterness and soft warming spice.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow is Kōloa Dark Rum different from the White and Gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e All three are built on the same double-distilled copper pot still base. The Dark is the richest and most dessert-forward — deeper color, more intense vanilla and dark chocolate character, and the warming clove spice layer that distinguishes it from the lighter expressions.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Kōloa different from Caribbean rums?\u003c\/strong\u003e Kōloa is one of the very few rums distilled entirely in Hawai'i using local ingredients. The volcanic rainwater from Mount Wai'ale'ale and the pure Hawaiian cane sugar give the rum a distinct terroir. Most “Hawaiian” rums are distilled elsewhere and only finished or blended in Hawai'i — Kōloa distills everything on-site in Kalaheo.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat cocktails work well with Kōloa Dark Rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark and Stormy, Rum Old Fashioned, Rum Float on a Tiki punch, or neat over ice. Its vanilla and dark chocolate character makes it exceptional in dessert cocktails — try it in a Chocolate Rum Colada or over vanilla ice cream.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Kōloa an award-winning rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — Kōloa's range has won multiple awards at national and international spirits competitions recognizing both the distillery's craftsmanship and its unique Hawaiian terroir.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     {       \"@type\": \"Question\",       \"name\": \"What does K\\u014dloa Dark Rum taste like?\",       \"acceptedAnswer\": {         \"@type\": \"Answer\",         \"text\": \"Vanilla and dark chocolate on the nose with espresso hints. Vanilla, dark molasses, and sweet caramel up front on the palate, then warming clove spice. 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