KALAHEO — The Koloa Rum Company announced that Kansas is the 31st state in its U.S. distribution channel, by way of a partnership with local distributor Standard Beverage Corporation.
“Kansas now marks the 31st state to carry Koloa Rum products, and we’re gratified to bring the taste of aloha and our premium Hawaiian rum to The Sunflower State,” said Bob Gunter, president and CEO of Koloa Rum Company.
“Our team is proud of our continued growth and expansion amid unpredictable times, and our valued partnership with Standard Beverage Corporation supports our goal to make our products more widely available.”
Standard Beverage Corporation carries a range of Koloa Rum products, including its premium Koloa Kauai White, Coconut, Coffee and Cacao, which are now available throughout the state, in addition to its three ready-to-drink cocktails, Hawaiian Rum Punch, Pineapple Passion Rum Cocktail and Mai Tai.
“Koloa Rum’s product line is very impressive, and we look forward to bringing the spirit of aloha to our consumers,” said Stephen Coates, Standard Beverage Corporation’s vice president of wine and craft spirits. “As the leading large Kansas-owned distributor of fine wines, spirits and beer, we are committed to developing quality partnerships with our suppliers and customers alike.”
Koloa Rum Company was founded to create superior Hawaiian rum and ready-to-drink cocktails using locally sourced ingredients. In doing so, Koloa Rum provides employment opportunities for the community of Kaua‘i and meaningful support to the local agricultural industry by increasing cultivated acreage and preserving open space.
Established in 2009, Koloa Rum Company produces artisanal, single-batch Hawaiian rum and ready-to-drink cocktails at its distillery in Kalaheo, and operates Hawai‘i’s first distilled spirits tasting room and company store, at Kilohana in Puhi.
Products are available for purchase online, at select retailers nationwide, as well as in Australia, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Western Canada.
• Info: koloarum.com
