Koʻolau Distillery Whiskey Tour in Kailua, Hawai'i

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1 hour
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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English
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Discover Hawai'i's unique whiskey heritage at Koʻolau Distillery in Kailua. Explore how premium local water creates smooth spirits on this exclusive tour of Oahu's only whiskey distillery.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

WE ARE OAHUʻS FIRST AND ONLY WHISKEY DISTILLERY.

The tour is an exploration of an artisan craft distillery that utilizes Hawaii’s superior water to produce exceptionally smooth whiskey.

What You Get

Tour & Whiskey Tasting

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

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Ko'olau Distillery

Guided tour and whiskey tasting. Come experience our one-of-a-kind Hawaii distillery located in the foothills of the legendary Koolau Mountains. Learn about the Koolau Distillery story and how we craft Old Pali Road Whiskey, one batch at a time with a narrated step-by-step guide by our knowledgeable whiskey aficionados. We share what makes Koolau Distillery so unique and the steps involved in the whiskey distilling process: Mashing, Fermenting, Distilling, Aging, and finally Bottling. We conclude with a whiskey tasting and an opportunity to purchase limited batch authenticated whiskey and other official Koolau Distillery souvenirs.
Admission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Ko'olau Distillery, Kapaa Quarry Place, Honolulu County Hawaii, United States, US, 96734

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End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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This was a such a fun...
May 31, 2025
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This was a such a fun experience. Chico was so knowledgeable and entertaining. I would highly recommend this tour

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Hidden gem in Kailua.
March 08, 2025
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Do this tour. Our guide was Olivia who is Lead Distiller. She was the perfect blend of knowledge, sarcasm, and authenticity. She was AMAZING! We learned, we tasted, we bottled, and we had FUN! Tu...read more

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Fantasitic Afternoon with friends
October 18, 2024
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This was a GREAT find. Their staff at the flee market educated us about the tours, so we're glad we found them. This Veteran-owned company is doing great work both with their internship program and...read more

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Wonderful tour!
February 21, 2024
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What a wonderful informative tour. Olivia is awesome! She took the time to thoroughly explain the distilling process and answer our questions, and she’s very funny. You can tell she loves what she ...read more

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Hidden gem
October 09, 2023
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For premium drinks, huge laughs from incredible comedians, and a super chill atmosphere, Koʻolau Distillery's comedy nights are an absolute must on Oahu. This hidden gem offers a top-notch experien...read more

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