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Distillery crafts tropical spirits in Kalihi

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Karel Kon, owner of Royal Hawaii Spirits, offered a sample of his absinthe made with sage at the tasting bar of his Kalihi distillery. Kon specializes in small-batch tropical liquors and spirits.

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Hawaii Gold, made by Royal Hawaii Spirits, is flavored with pineapple juice and studded with flecks of 24-karat gold.

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A variety of flavors are availble at Royal Hawaii Spirits in Kalihi.

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COURTESY RUMFIRE

Mundo Delgado of Stripsteak Waikiki won the Pyrat XO Rum Bartender Competition with his Pyrat Eclipse cocktail.

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How much do you love cognac? The rare Chateau Lafite Rothschild’s Tres Vieille Reserve Cognac is available at La Mer at the Halekulani for $175 per 1.5-ounce pour.