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Old Lahaina Dark Rum from Maui

Old Lahaina Dark Rum is made on Maui, Hawaii. It is 40% ABV.

Updated Oct 25, 2026. Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

Hawaii liquor stores stock it most often. Mainland buyers can try online liquor shops that ship to their state.

Professional insight

Spirits buyers treat this as a Hawaiian mixing rum. They check bottle details, not the dark color.

Dark color here comes partly from added caramel.
Confirm the producer named on the back label.
Check the seller ships spirits to your state legally.
Small island brands can vary by bottling run.

Check the label

Name reads Old Lahaina Dark Rum, not the silver or gold.
Strength shows 40% ABV or 80 proof.
Producer listed as a Maui, Hawaii distiller.
Bottle size, such as 750 ml or 1 L.
Seal intact on the cap with no leaks.
Import or state tax stamps if sold outside Hawaii.

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Old Lahaina rum facts

Origin: Paia, Maui, Hawaii
Strength: 40% ABV
Base: Molasses

Rum databases list Maui Distillers as the maker. The range also includes lighter silver and gold rums.

Types

Old Lahaina rum range
Expression	Style	Typical use
Silver	Clear, light	Highballs and daiquiris
Gold	Light amber	Mai tais and punch
Dark	Darker, caramel color	Floats on tiki drinks

Common uses

A dark float on a mai tai.
Rum and cola or ginger beer.
Baking, such as rum cake.
Tiki punches with pineapple and lime.

Safe use

Never drink and drive.
Keep bottles away from children.
Avoid alcohol if pregnant or on medicines that warn against it.

Common questions

Is Old Lahaina rum aged?: Aging is limited. Most of its color comes from caramel.
Can I buy it outside Hawaii?: Sometimes. Online liquor stores may list it, subject to state rules.
Is it a spiced rum?: No. It is sold as a dark rum, not spiced.