Koloa Kaua’I Coffee Rum

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Koloa Kaua’I Coffee Rum 

Koloa Coffee rum, is distilled from cane sugar harvested from the island of Kaua’i using a 1210 gallon copper still. The creation of the rum is done in collaboration with the Kaua’I Coffee Company and is blended to 34% ABV. This is part of the company’s flavored line which includes Spiced and Coconut products.

Appearance

The rum is as dark as a black cup of coffee in the bottle and glass. The bottle has very little in the way of information. Swirling the liquid creates a thick ring that spins off fast moving equally thick legs. If you look closely you can spot bits of coffee beans in the liquid.

Nose

It is no surprise that deep notes of Arabica coffee rise from the glass as I pour the rum. As the aromas settled, I discovered subtle notes of milk chocolate, and dark roasted beans.

Palate

As expected front and center is the coffee flavor of the spirit immediately tamed with sweet vanilla and hazelnut flavors, dark cocoa as well as milk chocolate also swirl in the profile. As the rum begins to fade there is a light note of mango before the coffee flavor returns leading to a bittersweet finish.

Review

As I enjoy a couple of cups of coffee every morning this rum is particularly enjoyable. The sweetness was a bit off putting at first, but as I savored the taste experience, I found I wanted nothing more than to blend it with some vanilla ice cream to create a tasty Mocha shake.

Available across the United States Koloa Rum is far and away the most successful Hawaiian rum on the mainland.

-Rum Review by Mr. Paul Senft- 

My name is Paul Senft - Rum Reviewer, Tasting host, Judge and Writer. My exploration of Rums began by learning to craft Tiki cocktails for friends. I quickly learned that not all rums are created equally and that the uniqueness of the spirit can be as varied as the locales they are from. This inspired me to travel with my wife around the Caribbean, Central America, and United States visiting distilleries and learning about how each one creates their rums. I have also had the pleasure of learning from bar tenders, brand ambassadors, and other enthusiasts from around the world; each one providing their own unique point of view, adding another chapter to the modern story of rum. The desire to share this information led me to create www.RumJourney.com where I share my experiences and reviews in the hopes that I would inspire others in their own explorations. It is my wish in the pages of “Got Rum?” to be your host and provide you with my impressions of rums available in the world market. Hopefully my tasting notes will inspire you to tr y the rums and make your own opinions. The world is full of good rums and the journey is always best experienced with others.