Kuleana Rum Works Hawaiian Single Estate Rum Agricole

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This Hawaiian Rum Agricole from Kuleana Rum Works delivers an exceptionally fresh, vibrant and terroir-driven rum experience. Crisp in style, yet rich with native sugar-cane character, it stands out among agricole-style rums—ideal for sipping or elevated cocktails that demand real cane juice purity. Origins & Craftsmanship Produced on Hawaiʻi’s Big Island (in the Kohala region), Kuleana’s Hawaiian Rum Agricole is crafted from the juice of estate-grown heirloom sugar-cane (kō) grown on volcanic soils. The cane is hand-cut, pressed fresh, and fermented using a bespoke yeast strain, then distilled in handmade copper pot stills to 60–74 % ABV. The final rum is bottled at 40 % ABV without added colours or flavourings. The agricole style—rare in rum production (less than 5% of rum globally is made from fresh cane juice rather than molasses)—places this among the most terroir-expressive rums in the world. Critics Reviews Spirits writer Beachbum Berry described the rum as “a pure, crisp, grassy and herbaceous sugar-cane rum. One sip and you’ve astrally travelled to the sunny, windswept Kohala Coast, on whose rich volcanic soil grows the unique varietal of local cane.” Premium spirits commentary highlights that Kuleana’s use of fresh cane juice, estate farming and pot-still distillation elevates it into “artisan agricole territory” rather than typical mass-market rum. Tasting Profile Nose: Bright and invigorating—fresh sugar-cane leaf, lemongrass, green banana peel, Fuji apple and star-fruit, along with a coastal saline breeze. Palate: Clean and medium-bodied. Honeyed cane sugar, citrus zest (lime), gentle nutmeg and dried cherry emerge; the fresh-juice base brings grassy clarity and a soft vegetal edge. Finish: Fresh and crisp; straw and mild pepper linger, as does a faint sloppy-salt mineral note reminiscent of coastal volcanic soils. The finish invites another sip rather than overwhelms. Quick Overview ABV / Proof Origin / Region Production / Base Type Aging / Maturation Aromas & Flavors Style / Identity ~40% ABV Kohala, Big Island, Hawaiʻi, USA Agricole-style rum from fresh estate-grown sugar-cane Un-aged (white/clear rum style) Sugar-cane leaf, lemongrass, green banana, honeyed citrus, mineral coast Premium Hawaiian agricole rum; terroir-rich, fresh, sipping-focused

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