Hawaii craft rum distiller, Koloa Rum Company and its distribution partner Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) are expanding in the U.S. from 12 to 20 states. “The Spirit of Aloha” will now be available in Georgia, South Carolina, Louisiana, Texas, Colorado, Michigan, Maryland and Washington D.C., the distillery states.
Varying by state, RNDC will distribute Koloa Rum’s eight premium rum products. This includes Kauai White, Gold, Dark, Spice, Coconut, Cacao, Coffee Rum, a five-year, Kauai Reserved Single-Barrel Aged Rum and ready-to-drink cocktails, according to the distillery. Available in a variety of sizes, each Koloa Rum batch is distilled, blended and bottled in Kalaheo, Kauai, using cane sugar and rainwater from Mount Waialeale.
“In 2024, Koloa Rum has expanded its market reach to an additional 12 states due to the extraordinary demand for our Hawaiian-inspired products from our loyal fanbase,” said Bob Gunter, president and CEO of Koloa Rum Company, in a news release. “RNDC has been exceptional to work with over the years and, with their ongoing support, we’re confident that we will continue to grow and meet the increasing demand of our rum across the United States mainland.”
In addition to the RNDC market distribution, Koloa Rum has also opened distribution in Arkansas with Moon Distributors, Massachusetts with Main Street Wine and Tennessee with Best Brands Incorporated, the distillery states. This brings the total distribution of Koloa Rum products to 36 states, including Washington D.C.
