Koloa Dark

A nice sweet rum with an interestingly pleasant aroma in the bottle. It has distinct molasses and vanilla flavors. Although not a sipping rum, this would be fantastic in mixed drinks calling for dark rum. Definitely recommended.

A fresh punch of dark chocolate on the nose, a round and robust profile on the palette, and smooth finish. A tad sweet for me but still a great sipper or pairs well in your favourite dark rum cocktail

Tasty dark with a vanilla finish. It’s my first Hawaiian rum. The price that is listed is WRONG. I found it at Specs for $35.

I found this in upscale shop in Waco,TX. The shop proprietor said two professors from Baylor University (perhaps a mile away) bought into the company and convinced him to carry it.
After I purchased one of two bottles on the shelf I was disappointed to find it was not aged. Certainly lowered my expectation. This is the first rum I have had from Hawaii.
The nose is subtle and enjoyable. The taste is delicious. It has a strong vanilla taste with just a hint of bite. I very much enjoyed and would say it isn’t the best rum I have had, but would recommend it.

Nice vanilla nose. A little watery. Tastes thin.

Wow. This is the most overpriced bottle of vanilla extract. I'm sure it makes lovely mixed drinks, but I don't really drink those. Serious notes though; smells pleasant to start, deep caramel aroma, taste starts as that but after 3 seconds in the mouth vanilla and heavy alcohol flavor take over and dominates. I have an urge to bake now...not a sipper

ALSO . . . . Excellent neat, on the rocks, or with a mixer. Recommended by a dear friend, solid choice and one I always try to have in my bar. A firm dark sipping Rum to have for folks with a newer palate for dark rums.

The dark is best neat. A different taste and notes, not better nor worse than Carribean rums, but a refreshing different rum.

A pretty tasty combination of sweet and spice. Goes great in dark n stormys and hot buttered rum. Color does not come from aging, but artificial coloring and the added ingredients.

Been meaning to try this company for a bit. Unique terroir but tastes like added flavours. Sweet, a bit peppery with some cherry and chocolate flavours. Glad I tried and will likely try the other varieties, however for the same price I would get another rum if it wasn't for the novelty of Hawaiian rum.
... after another glasses, all I taste is vanilla and sweet burnt sugar.... dropped from a 7 to a 6. I mean if you like the taste of s'mores, this rum is for you.