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Koolau Distillery Whiskey Tour in Kailua
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Koolau Distillery guides you through whiskey production and an Old Pali Road tasting in Kailua. The visit lasts 1 hour from $25 per person. You meet at 905 Kapaa Quarry Place in unit 5014. Daily tours leave at 1 p.m. or 3 p.m., with another session at 4 p.m. It's a short visit for adults aged 21 and up who can arrange their own transport.
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Koolau Distillery Whiskey Tour in Kailua at a glance
| Duration | 1 hour |
| Price | from $25 per person |
| Starts | 1 p.m., 3 p.m. or 4 p.m. daily |
| Meeting point | 905 Kapaa Quarry Place, unit 5014 in Kailua |
| Activity | Guided whiskey production tour |
| Tasting | Old Pali Road Whiskey |
| Ages | 21 and up |
| Booking size | Up to 15 guests per booking |
| Main trade-off | Cancellation for low turnout |
| Guide languages | English |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 30, 2026. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on .
What's included
- Tour & Whiskey Tasting
What's not included
- The operator lists no exclusions
Options
Which option to book
The ticket covers the distillery tour and whiskey tasting. Daily starts are 1 p.m. or 3 p.m., with a further session at 4 p.m.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Distillery Tour Ticket | 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., daily |
The catch: Low turnout can cancel your 1-hour visit.
Route
How does the day work?
The distillery visit follows whiskey production through to a tasting of Old Pali Road Whiskey.
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1. Koolau Distillery
Your guide explains the process from mashing to distilling. Aging and bottling lead into the whiskey tasting, with bottles available to buy afterward.
The production explanation and tasting share a 1-hour visit. You finish at the distillery in Kailua. There's an opportunity to buy whiskey or souvenirs after the tasting.
Pickup and meeting point
- Distillery address: Koolau Distillery is at 905 Kapaa Quarry Place in Kailua. Look for building 50, unit 14, also written as unit 5014.
- Your arrival: Arrive independently for the session you book. The meeting point is the distillery itself, with no hotel pickup.
- Access: The distillery's visiting areas are wheelchair accessible. Service animals can accompany you.
Before you book
- This ticket is for ages 21 and up. Your ride to the distillery isn't provided.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
Adults aged 21 and up can fit whiskey production and tasting into 1 hour in Kailua. You need to arrange your own ride. It's useful if you're staying on the windward side and want a short afternoon visit. Low turnout can still cost you the session.
If wine interests you more, OENO's Kailua tasting pours six wines over 90 minutes, from $39 per person. For rum and a sugarcane garden, the Ko Hana tour in Kunia costs from $25 per adult.
Who it's not for
- Travelers under 21 booking this ticket
- Guests needing hotel transport included
- Visitors unable to adjust if low turnout cancels the session
Good to know
Know before you go
The Distillery Tour Ticket is for adults aged 21 and up. There are no children's places under this option. Choose another outing if you're bringing younger family members.
The distillery is at 905 Kapaa Quarry Place in Kailua. The destination is building 50, unit 14, which also appears as unit 5014. Your visit starts and finishes at the same facility.
The distillery and its surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Hotel transport isn't part of this ticket. Plan your ride to the Kailua site and your way back after the tasting.
You can reserve for 1 to 15 travelers in a booking. That ceiling doesn't establish the total group size. Other bookings may share your session at the distillery.
Low turnout can cause the session to be canceled, and weather can also affect operation. Your plan needs room for a change of date. The tour uses a mobile ticket.
You receive a full refund when you cancel at least 24 hours before the start. After that point, your cancellation isn't refunded. Keep the scheduled start time in mind when changing plans.
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Alternatives
Which tour to choose instead
Wine tasting in the same town
Winery Oeno Island Style Wine TastingOENO also keeps your visit in Kailua. Its indoor tasting lasts 90 minutes and costs from $39 per person, with wine samples for ages 21 and up.
★ 4.6 · 156 reviews · from $39 per person
Rum from Hawaiian sugarcane
Ko Hana Hawaiian Rum Distillery Tour and TastingKo Hana links the crop to the spirit. The Kunia tour and rum tasting take 45 to 60 minutes, from $25 per adult.
★ 4.9 · 285 reviews · from $25 per adult
A tasting children can join
Kamananui Cacao Orchard TourThe Waialua orchard doesn't serve an alcohol tasting. Your 90-minute cacao visit includes chocolate samples for ages 5 and up, from $94 per adult.
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Questions
People also ask
- What does the Koolau Distillery Whiskey Tour cost?
It costs from $25 per person for the distillery tour and whiskey tasting. The visit lasts 1 hour in Kailua. You'll learn about making and aging Old Pali Road Whiskey. Your ticket doesn't include a hotel transfer to the facility.
- Can children take this Koolau Distillery Whiskey Tour?
No, this ticket is for ages 21 and up. There isn't a child or youth ticket among its options. The whiskey tasting forms part of the guided visit. Families with younger children need a different activity for their group.
- How long is the Koolau Distillery Whiskey Tour?
The tour and tasting take 60 minutes. You need to add your travel to and from Kailua to that time. The visit stays at the distillery. It can fit into an afternoon without reserving the whole day for the tour.
- What time does the Koolau Distillery Whiskey Tour start?
Daily tours start at 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. A final session starts at 4 p.m. Each 1-hour session begins at the distillery, where you'll arrive independently. Low turnout can still lead to your chosen session being canceled.
- Is the Koolau Distillery Whiskey Tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes, wheelchair access is provided across the tour's areas and surfaces. Your visit lasts 1 hour at the Kailua distillery. You need a separate transport plan because pickup isn't included. Service animals can also accompany guests during the visit.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Booking happens on the booking page, at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.