Kula Dark Rum

Kula Dark Rum. Kula Distillery, Maui, Hawai'i — distilled and blended specifically for the classic Hawaiian Mai Tai, bottled at 95 proof so it floats perfectly on top of the cocktail while bringing serious Maui-made dark rum flavor: molasses, oak, and hints of dark caramel from deep ocean mineral water and organic cane sugar.

Kula Distillery was built around a simple but ambitious idea: make genuinely Hawaiian rum that respects the islands' cocktail tradition. The Dark Rum is the most intentional expression in that vision — designed from the beginning with the classic Hawaiian Mai Tai float in mind. At 95 proof, it has the density and proof needed to sit on top of a Mai Tai rather than sinking into the ice, while bringing enough flavor to register clearly through the almond orgeat, orange liqueur, and citrus that make up the rest of the drink.

Like all Kula expressions, the Dark Rum is made from organic cane sugar and deep ocean mineral water drawn from 3,000 feet beneath the Pacific off the Kona coast. The dark color comes from natural aging and caramel character rather than added caramel coloring. The result is a high-proof Hawaiian dark rum that performs as a float, works in cocktails, and holds its own for a daring neat pour.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Dark and rich — molasses, oak, and hints of dark caramel. The aroma of the best aged rums in a high-proof Hawaiian expression.
• Palate: Bold and high-proof with genuine dark rum character. Molasses forward with oak depth, dark caramel sweetness, and the mineral character of the deep ocean water base.
• Finish: Warm and satisfying with lingering oak and molasses. The 95 proof provides significant warmth.

Specs

• Distillery: Kula Distillery, Maui, Hawai'i
• Designed for: Hawaiian Mai Tai float (95 proof for perfect density)
• Base: Organic cane sugar + deep ocean mineral water (3,000 feet beneath the Pacific)
• ABV: 47.5% (95 Proof)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Kula Dark Rum designed for? The Hawaiian Mai Tai float. At 95 proof, it has the density and proof to sit on top of a Mai Tai, visually and flavorfully, without sinking into the drink. It also works in any cocktail requiring a bold dark rum.
• What does Kula Dark Rum taste like? Dark and rich on the nose with molasses, oak, and dark caramel. Bold and high-proof on the palate with molasses, oak depth, and dark caramel sweetness. Warm, satisfying finish with lingering oak and molasses.
• Why 95 proof for a float rum? The density of a liquid increases with proof, allowing higher-ABV spirits to float on top of lower-proof liquids in a layered cocktail. At 95 proof, Kula Dark has the right density to sit on the surface of a Mai Tai, creating the classic visual and delivering rum flavor in the first sip.
• Is Kula Dark Rum made in Hawaii? Yes — Kula Distillery is located on Maui, Hawai'i, and distills on-site from organic cane sugar and deep ocean mineral water from 3,000 feet beneath the Pacific.
• Can I sip Kula Dark Rum neat? Yes — the dark molasses and oak character make it enjoyable neat or on ice for those who appreciate a bold, high-proof dark rum. It is primarily designed as a cocktail ingredient but performs beyond that role.