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Kōkua Reserve Rums

from $55.00

Kōkua Reserve Rums: A Story of Resilience and Craft

The Kōkua Reserve rums are more than just spirits; they are a testament to resilience, a story born from the ashes of a devastating fire. Two years ago, a fire swept through our Waialua sugarcane field, threatening to destroy a harvest of the unique Kea variety. Instead of discarding the fire-singed cane, we chose to embrace this challenge. The result is this limited-edition collection of three exceptional rums, each a distinct expression of the salvaged Kea sugarcane. This is our way of honoring the land, the cane, and the spirit of aloha.

Kōkua Reserve Rums are being released as a special fundraiser to provide immediate relief for the Kunia Village Farms, which were severely impacted by the 800 acre Kunia Fire in August 2025. A significant portion of the proceeds from this limited-edition rum will be donated to the Kunia Village Development Corporation (KVDC) to assist farmers with the costly and lengthy process of rebuilding. The funds will help replace destroyed crops, equipment, and irrigation systems, as well as support fire mitigation efforts in the area.

About Kunia Village Development Corporation

The Kunia Village Development Corporation (KVDC) is a local 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the well-being and development of the Kunia Village community and its surrounding agricultural areas.

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Kōkua Reserve Rums: A Story of Resilience and Craft

The Kōkua Reserve rums are more than just spirits; they are a testament to resilience, a story born from the ashes of a devastating fire. Two years ago, a fire swept through our Waialua sugarcane field, threatening to destroy a harvest of the unique Kea variety. Instead of discarding the fire-singed cane, we chose to embrace this challenge. The result is this limited-edition collection of three exceptional rums, each a distinct expression of the salvaged Kea sugarcane. This is our way of honoring the land, the cane, and the spirit of aloha.

Kōkua Reserve Rums are being released as a special fundraiser to provide immediate relief for the Kunia Village Farms, which were severely impacted by the 800 acre Kunia Fire in August 2025. A significant portion of the proceeds from this limited-edition rum will be donated to the Kunia Village Development Corporation (KVDC) to assist farmers with the costly and lengthy process of rebuilding. The funds will help replace destroyed crops, equipment, and irrigation systems, as well as support fire mitigation efforts in the area.

About Kunia Village Development Corporation

The Kunia Village Development Corporation (KVDC) is a local 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the well-being and development of the Kunia Village community and its surrounding agricultural areas.

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Kea

This unaged rum, rested for 1.5 years, is the purest expression of the Kea sugarcane's character. The name "Kea" (Hawaiian for "white") reflects its clarity and pristine nature. The nose offers a complex and captivating blend of mineral, earthy, and slightly briny notes. On the palate, it delivers a surprising yet delightful combination of sweetness and earthiness, with flavors of charred peach and a delicate hint of cantaloupe. Kea is a true reflection of the sugarcane's raw, unadulterated essence.

Koho

Named "Koho" (Hawaiian for "choice"), this rum represents the deliberate choice to age a portion of the salvaged cane. Aged for just under two years in American Oak barrels, Koho has developed a rich complexity and depth. The aging process has imbued the rum with a sophisticated nose of oak, smoke, and tobacco leaf. The palate is a delightful journey of bruleed sugar, bright orange peel, and the calming notes of chamomile tea. Koho is a rum of character, a perfect balance between the cane's original flavors and the influence of the barrel.

Kila

"Kila" (Hawaiian for "strong") is a bold and powerful rum, presented at cask strength with a robust 59% ABV. This expression showcases the most intense and concentrated flavors of the aged sugarcane. The nose is a symphony of rich notes, with prune, marmalade, and a hint of black pepper. The palate is equally intense, with a powerful wave of burnt sugar, the nutty character of walnut, and a warm, spicy finish of cardamom. Kila is a rum for the connoisseur, a fiery and unforgettable tribute to the strength and resilience of Kunia.

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