Ko Hana Rum & Casamigos Tequila and Mezcal

Rachel Davidson
Jan 28, 2020
3 min read

Rachel Davidson | January 28, 2020 | IG: @rachelpaiige

Why the rum/tequila/mezcal combo you ask? Well, Ko Hana Rum and Casamigos were featured at a fundraising event in Honolulu last night, and it was a great success! 5 mixologists came together to fundraise for Australia Wildlife Relief. Of course the masterminds behind it were the majority of most of the success, but the booze did not disappoint!! Okrrrrrrr!

Ko Hana Distillers

is a Hawaiian distillery that creates rum made from heirloom varietals of native Hawaiian sugarcane. They currently offer 4 varieties, all of which you can find descriptions of below. They offer free shipping on orders with 3 or more bottles, so you should scoop up all four if you're a rum connoisseur and want to take advantage of the free shipping.

Casamigos

is a small-batch tequila and mezcal distillery in Mexico that has won tons of awards throughout the world. Casamigos crafts 3 tequilas and 1 mezcal using 7 to 9 year-aged Blue Weber agave, which grows in the rich red clay climate of Jalisco, Mexico. They sell bottles online through Reserve Bar, and their most current offer is a $20 discount if you join their Insider program.

Ko Hana, Hawaiian Agricole Rum

Offerings:

Ko Hana KEA: clear, full flavored, notes of banana and butterscotch, subtle earthiness, 80 proof, sells for $40 for a 375 ml Bottle

Ko Hana KOKOLEKA : dark brown, chocolatey, crafted with Hawaiian cacao and honey, 60 proof, sells for $55 for a 375 ml Bottle

Ko Hana KOHO : golden, oak barreled, caramel and cinnamon notes, touches of vanilla and spices, 90 proof, sells for $55 for a 375 ml Bottle

Ko Hana KOA : amber, oak barreled, tobacco and caramel notes, elements of coffee, honey, and tropical spices, sells for $80 for a 375 ml Bottle

This proof varies between 110-125, as it's bottled at full cask strength
The proof is tested and handwritten on each bottle
Ko Hana suggests drinking it diluted with water

Interested in purchasing? You can find Ko Hana Rum throughout the island of Hawaii or on their website here.

Casamigos

Offerings:

Casamigos Blanco: clear, hints of citrus and sweet agave, notes of vanilla and grapefruit, 80 proof, sells for $45 for a 750 ml Bottle

Casamigos Reposado: golden, oak barreled, aged 7 months, hints of caramel and cocoa, notes of dried fruits and spiced oak, 80 proof, sells for $50 for a 750 ml Bottle

Casamigos Anjeo: amber, oak barreled, aged 14 months, caramel and vanilla notes, 80 proof, sells for $55 for a 750 ml Bottle

Casamigos Mezcal: clear, smoky yet fruity flavor, notes of black pepper, 80 proof, sells for $73 for a 750 ml Bottle

Interested in purchasing? You can find the closest retailer using the search on Casamigos here, or purchase through Reserve Bar. They offer all 4 bottles for $223 dollars. So if you sign up for the Insider access, you'd be spending $203 + shipping.