Hawaii-based Kōloa Rum Firm is getting into into a brand new distribution partnership with Reyes Beverage Group (RBG) in California, efficient July 1st, 2025. The distributor transition follows RNDC’s latest announcement that it’s going to now not function in California.
“California has all the time been an important marketplace for Kōloa Rum, and this transition ensures we are able to proceed constructing momentum within the state,” mentioned Bob Gunter, president and CEO of Kōloa Rum Firm, in a information launch. “We’re happy to companion with Reyes Beverage Group, whose robust presence and confirmed capabilities out there will assist our continued progress. We stay grateful to RNDC for his or her longstanding partnership and stay up for persevering with our relationship with them in different markets.”
This transition comes after Kōloa Rum launched its latest improvements, Kōloa Kaua‘i Cane Fireplace Scorching Cinnamon Flavored Hawaiian Rum and Kōloa Kaua’i Single-Batch Aged Rum, in response to the corporate. Based in 2009, Kōloa Rum produces a portfolio of rums utilizing cane sugar and rainwater from Mount Waiʻaleʻale. All rums are distilled, blended and bottled on the firm’s distillery in Kalaheo, Kaua‘i.
Kōloa Rum is at present out there in 36 states, in response to the corporate, in addition to choose worldwide markets, and is the primary licensed distillery on the island of Kaua‘i because the finish of Prohibition.
