Kōloa Kaua'i Dark Rum

Aroma is vanilla extract and a little bit of rootbeer. Kinda reminds me of the spiced rum they make. Taste is a bit difficult to determine. I'm getting molasses, brown sugar...I think? Some rootbeer in the retro-hale. The alcohol isn't strong but it still interrupts the taste profile with its heat and presence. I like their spiced rum much better. Rating based on neat sipping.

Very sweet and roasty. Good for sipping.

Lovely sipper

Smooth, rich and full flavored with brown sugar and some coffee notes. Smooth finish. Very nice sipper

Somewhat heavy on the molasses, which I like. Nose has a good caramel on the front. The alcohol lingers on the palate afterward, with a bit of sharpness. I'll take this over any of the mainstream brands, but it's still outdone by ones from Key West.

START of Koloa Tasting with distiller Bob Gunter (Tasted 3rd) Per the Distiller: Infused with Tahitian Vanilla and caramelized Sugar. 3.23.22 Served: Neat, Flute Bottle Open: Same Day Last intake: More rum Aroma: Strong baking Vanilla Flavor: Burnt sugar and strong vanilla. The vanilla has a wonderful authenticity and lingers on the tongue. The vanilla character is almost too strong to sip on it's own, but would be well suited to a chocolate chip cookie cocktail. Will have to try butter-washed.