To make our signature Hawaiian Rum Agricole, we grow and harvest kō (Hawaiian heirloom sugarcane) on our 44-acre farm on the Kohala coast. When the Polynesian Wayfinders settled Hawai‘i ~1,000 years ago they planted two to four original varietals, or canoe plants. From these, they developed ~35 varietals, unique to Hawai‘i, which were cherished for their beautiful flavors and colors.  It’s the slow, multi-millennial cultivation of kō throughout the Pacific that makes Kuleana Rum so special. Each varietal of heirloom cane has a unique story and flavor profile that cannot be duplicated by molasses or processed sugar. Kuleana Rum Works pays homage to this piece of treasured Hawaiian history and ensures it lives on.