Hawaiian Okolehao│ 100 Proof

Okolehao Hawaiian Distillery Liquor
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Hawaiian Okolehao│ 100 Proof

$35.00

(1 customer review)

Prized by Hawaiian kings since 1790.

The Story of Okolehao – In Hawaii, alcohol was first made by English sailors as a beer from fermented roots of the ti plant in the 1780’s. In 1790 an escaped Australian convict brought distillation to Hawaii, using the ti root beer to produce a highly alcoholic  spirit which became Hawaii’s only indigenous distilled spirit, Okolehao.

Okolehao Transliteration – The name is from the iron try pots that were brought ashore from sailing ships and converted into stills, and literally meant “iron butt”, from Hawaiian ʻōkole (butt) + hao (iron).

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Oahu’s Oldest Distillery – Island Distillers was born from the idea that excellent spirits could be made right here in Hawaii from our abundant natural resources and perfect climate.

Seated directly at the base of the historical Koko Crater, surrounded by flourishing banana trees and mature sugar cane fields you’ll find Island Distillers. The location perfectly captures the stylistic distilling approach of embracing traditional  tropical flavors, found throughout on the Hawaiian Islands.

Distillation Notes – Hawaiians discovered that if the ti root is baked, a sweet liquid migrates to the surface of the root. Chemically, the heat changes the starch in the root to a fermentable sugar. The baked root is then soaked in water which dissolves the sugar, and fermentation begins.

Tasting Notes – As a spirit unique to Hawaii, it presents a flavor of its own. Experience Hawaiian tradition; you’ll find flavors of earthy and vegetal notes, hints of banana with subtle pineapple.

Additional information

Weight 3.5625 lbs
Dimensions 3.1875 × 6.25 × 16.75 in

1 review for Hawaiian Okolehao│ 100 Proof

  1. Mark Kendall –

    We love this unique native Hawaiian spirit. It goes great in all tropical cocktails. We brought home several bottles from Oahu and hope to order more for the holidays.

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Island Distillers
Island Distillers
5.0
Based on 42 Reviews
Lauren J.
Lauren J.
2020-08-18 13:36:53
Wonderful vodka and a great tasting experience!! Would highly recommend to anyone! Great use of Hawaiian heritage and local ingredients in delicious vodka.
C H.
C H.
2020-08-08 18:32:21
Omg this place is a hidden gem in Hawaii Kai. Friendly owner. Great price for a 30m plus tasting. Just to start the walk up to the place is really nice and...
Brennan T.
Brennan T.
2020-05-04 12:48:50
Review #38 for 2018. A friend wanted to pick up some okolehao, and Island Distillers was the only place we knew of that carries it, since we don't know...
Brendon B.
Brendon B.
2020-02-13 04:07:01
We bought a Groupon to check this place out and had an amazing experience! We tasted all the different vodkas made on site, first on their own, then with a...
Kelsi D.
Kelsi D.
2020-01-15 19:28:02
Me and my wife had a great time. Well worth the money. They have free parking and two friendly dogs that make up the welcoming crew which was a nice touch....
Ron L.
Ron L.
2019-11-24 08:22:33
Well off the beaten path, hidden behind a high school, this distillery is one man's dream. They distill multiple flavored vodkas from cane along with their...
Al L.
Al L.
2018-10-23 22:36:29
The four of wanted to do something different, so why not some vodka tasting. With a reservation for the 11:00am time slot, we parked out front and entered...
Alexander G.
Alexander G.
2018-06-29 14:04:22
It's always fun to try something new, even when it's so close by. After a birthday lunch at Kona Brewing in Hawaii-Kai, I thought it was the perfect time to...
Gwendolyn D.
Gwendolyn D.
2018-05-27 23:42:58
Such a great tour! Having Veronica, Betty, and Rudy (or Ruth?) - the distiller's dogs - greet and accompany us on the tour was a special touch. I learned...
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