From Sparrow’s rum list, the Koloa Hawaiian Dark is an island pour with real craft behind it ($14 by the pour, or $21 for a larger pour). It is an easy one to settle into at our Kirkland bar.
About Koloa Hawaiian Dark
Koloa Rum Company was founded in 2009 as the first licensed rum distillery on Kauai, the Hawaiian island where the islands’ commercial sugar industry took root back in 1835. The Dark Rum is twice-distilled in a vintage copper pot still from pure Hawaiian cane sugar and rainwater filtered through the volcanic slopes of Mount Waialeale, then blended and bottled on-site in Kalaheo. It is a small-batch, single-origin Hawaiian rum, which makes it a fun thing to find on a neighborhood menu in Kirkland.
Tasting Notes
This is a dark rum in the gentle, dessert-leaning style. Look for vanilla, soft molasses, and caramel up front, with a warm baking-spice layer and a clean, smooth finish. It is rich without being heavy, the kind of pour that works on its own or stirred into something.
What to Pair It With
Dark rum loves sweet and smoky flavors. Enjoy it neat or over a large cube, or let it shine in a tiki-style cocktail. From the Sparrow menu it is a natural after the Sparrow-Smoked Rack or alongside the Truffle Deviled Eggs. Catch our daily happy hour from 3 to 5 PM, and settle into the 21+ lounge or the four-season patio with it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Koloa Hawaiian Dark rum from?
It is made by Koloa Rum Company on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, distilled from Hawaiian cane sugar and volcanic rainwater and bottled at the distillery in Kalaheo.
How much is a pour of Koloa Hawaiian Dark at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland it is $14 by the pour, or $21 for a larger pour. You will find it on our rum list in the Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside.
See it on the Sparrow beverages menu near the Novo Fogo Cachaca and the Plantation 5. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood, so reserve a table and come taste it.