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HH Hurricane Hayward Grand Member (1 year) 16 miles from The Mai-Kai Joined: Jun 07, 2008 Posts: 1867	HH Hurricane Hayward Posted posted on Thu, Apr 14, 2016 12:31 PM One bit of bad news to report: Kohala Bay is apparently unavailable for several months. Manager Kern Mattei told me that the supply line got cut off at the distillery, and The Mai-Kai can't get any more from their distributor. They'll probably use Coruba in the meantime, but it could have an impact on some drinks that depend on the distinctive Kohala Bay flavor (the Rum Barrel comes to mind). It's iffy that it will be back in time for The Hukilau. However, I did hear from one blog reader in town for the Miami Rum Festival who said he found Kohala Bay at both Roy's in Fort Pierce and Sunset Corners in Miami. So at least it hasn't disappeared off store shelves yet. But I would probably recommend stocking up.

One bit of bad news to report:

Kohala Bay is apparently unavailable for several months. Manager Kern Mattei told me that the supply line got cut off at the distillery, and The Mai-Kai can't get any more from their distributor. They'll probably use Coruba in the meantime, but it could have an impact on some drinks that depend on the distinctive Kohala Bay flavor (the Rum Barrel comes to mind). It's iffy that it will be back in time for The Hukilau.

However, I did hear from one blog reader in town for the Miami Rum Festival who said he found Kohala Bay at both Roy's in Fort Pierce and Sunset Corners in Miami. So at least it hasn't disappeared off store shelves yet. But I would probably recommend stocking up.

Post #762403 by Hurricane Hayward on Thu, Apr 14, 2016 12:31 PM