World-Class Craft. Island Soul. Deep Complexity.
Hōkūlei, meaning “garland of stars” in Hawaiian, is an ultra-premium aged rum blended by Kuleana Rum Works. It combines seven exceptional rums from the Caribbean and Hawaii—aged between 18 months and 18 years—for a luxuriously complex and smooth sipping experience.
Tasting Notes:
Aroma: Ripe banana, pineapple, vanilla, clove, and rum-soaked raisin
Palate: Rich layers of caramel, tropical fruit, oak, chocolate, roasted nuts, and baking spices
Finish: Long, smooth, and warm with dried fruit, oak, and soft spice
Highlights:
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Blend of rums from Panama, Nicaragua, Barbados, Venezuela, Trinidad & Hawaii
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Aged 18 months to 18 years in oak, including ex-Cognac barrels
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No added sugar, flavors, or coloring
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Bottled at 46% ABV (92 proof)
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Awarded Best American Aged Rum by Wine Enthusiast (2024)
Perfect For:
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Sipping neat or over a large ice cube
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Pairing with dark chocolate or fine cigars
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Collectors and connoisseurs of rare, complex rums
Kuleana Hōkūlei is a bold, refined expression of global rum-making and Hawaiian craft—rich, balanced, and made to savor.