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Kilohana Evenings: Kōloa Rum Tasting at the Kilohana Plantation
Hourly, reservation-based tastings of Kōloa’s award-winning Hawaiian rums in the historic Kilohana Plantation—this guide explains how to plan, check in, and what to expect.
Kilohana Evenings: Kōloa Rum Tasting at the Kilohana Plantation.
Set inside the Kilohana Plantation in Lihue, the Kōloa Rum Tasting Room pairs single-batch, award-winning Hawaiian rums with a plantation-era ambience; daily scheduled tastings and a compact company store make this an intimate way to sample Kauaʻi flavors and pick up rum-infused gifts.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Single-batch, award-winning rums
Kōloa pours its premium, single-batch rums and ready-to-drink cocktails—flavors that have earned awards and form the heart of the tasting room experience.
Plantation ambience at Kilohana
The tasting room and Company Store evoke the bygone era of plantation days at Kilohana, situating the tasting within a distinctly Kauaʻi setting.
Hourly, intimate tastings and signature cocktails
Tastings run on the hour in a small room (approximately 20 guests), feature rotating signature cocktails through the week, and are structured for a focused, roughly half-hour experience.
What the day feels like
What the visit feels like
You arrive at the Company Store at Kilohana, check in with a physical photo ID, and join a scheduled tasting that begins promptly on the hour. The tasting is concise—about 30 minutes—designed to move small groups through samples and a featured cocktail before allowing time to browse the Company Store’s rum cakes, mixes, and branded gifts.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tasting suits—and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a valid physical photo ID for every person in your party; bottled water is allowed, but no outside food or drink is permitted in the tasting room.
Tastings begin promptly on the hour and run about 30 minutes; reservations are highly recommended and all parties require a reservation—even if some members are not tasting.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What are the tasting hours?
The Tasting Room is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; scheduled tastings are offered on the hour within those hours.
How long is a tasting?
A tasting is approximately 30 minutes.
Are reservations required?
All parties require a reservation; reservations are highly recommended as walk-ins are not guaranteed.
What is the age policy?
Everyone in your party must be 21 or over to enter the tasting room; valid physical photo ID is required at check-in.
Where do I check in?
Check-in is at the Kōloa Rum Company Store at Kilohana Plantation in Lihue.
Can children attend or taste?
No—children are not allowed in the tasting room and every person must be at least 21 to enter.
Is there a booking fee or reservation limit?
A $5 booking fee applies per reservation with a six-guest maximum per reservation; parties of seven or more require additional reservations and additional booking fees.
How often can I participate in tastings?
Each guest is allowed to participate in one tasting per day.