Kolani Distillers LLC, Paia, HI

History

Kolani originally planned to start distilling last August, but Case says he signed an additional agreement that required extensive adjustments to his equipment. Rather than starting up, then stopping to retool, Kolani decided to put off production until everything was in place.

Kolani is proposing to distill more than just rum. The Sargents are doing rum and only rum, although their permit from the Department of Liquor Control allows other beverages, including okolehao.

Kolani Distillers and Maui Distillers have the same address.