Ocean Vodka Organic Farm and Distillery

Our last day in beautiful Maui (). We decided to stop in at Ocean Vodka. Both my husband and I are not big vodka people, but this vodka was so smooth. We took a tour at the distillery with Greg. He was nice and very informative. Overall, we had a great time would stop in next time in Maui.

Came for a tour since the weather wasn’t the greatest on our trip but this is probably one of the biggest highlights of our 3 days in Maui. We learned a ton about Vodka and Rum and for $ 10, the sampling and souvenir can’t be beat! We originally planned to visit the Maui Brewing Company but they were closed that day and it could not have been more of a blessing! The grounds are absolutely beautiful with a stunning view.

Draft
Funny signs on the property
Friendly staff — Erin
Reasonably priced gift in gift shop.
Serenity, well manicured around the tasting room, which is outside
Vodka — tasting
Organic

Take the tour, fun, informative, and worth the 30 minute investment of time. Super sweet owners/​employees. The vodka wasn’t my favorite, but it’s really interesting to hear about their processes, history, and distribution.

Beautiful location on Maui with an interesting take on vodka, and a delicious rum. My husband and I visited after I saw a video about the company on our flight into the island. Knowledgeable staff and a cool little spot to check out. I would recommend maybe taking a lunch and staying a while to enjoy the views. While the tour is cheap, the booze in the gift shop can be a little pricy, but it’s worth the money.

Many thanks to Gina for the great tour, and education on Ocean vodka and Wave rum. If you haven’t been here, it is a MUST! The views from the point are beautiful, and the vodka and rum are now my favorite.
I had a «just take my money» moment in the gift store, but I don’t regret it at all. The bottle design is unique, and the reason for the slight tilt is even better.
I’m currently praying that the travel gods allow my bottles to arrive home safely, but if not… I have a reason to come back to Maui.

Had a wonderful and informative tour and tasting with Shai (Shy?) today. First time to a distillery. And not too bad that it was on Maui! Highly recommend!

There is something sweet and kind of weird about this place.
It’s a farm-​to-​bottle vodka distillery. Almost everything here is made on premises, from the sugarcane, to the power generation, to the wells they use to water the sugarcane. Harvested by hand, some experiments in native cultivars. The only two things I remember that weren’t local are the cool designed bottles, made in China, and the water they add to the distilled spirits before bottling. In case you don’t know, most spirits come out at far higher proof than you or I could drink, «cask strength» as they say, so they add water to bring it down to 80 proof. Here, it’s some mysterious water that involves glaciers, and deep sea currents, and a Japanese company and a 3,000 foot long pipeline and desalinization plant in Oahu, and adding the magnesium and some other stuff back in. Which makes it very soft water with a slight laxative effect that some Japanese investors seem to consider a health thing. That’s the other non-​local ingredient. Anyway, like most vodka it basically has no taste, but if there is a taste, the slight influence of the water actually makes this a wonderful vodka. It’s like discovering Tito’s before it became famous.
If you’ve ever flown Hawaiian Airlines, that’s the vodka they serve, exclusively. On their tour, you can see the small staff meticulously filling thousands of tiny bottles destined for travelers. Looking out the window, you see a vision of ocean on both sides of the island, as they are a thousand feet or two up the low flanks of Haleakala. So if you’re drinking on an airplane, you can know that your vodka was grown, distilled, bottled, sealed, and otherwise came from a complete tranquil paradise.
The rum they just started making is even better. No distribution to the mainland yet, but a really good flavorful white rum.
Anyway, the tour is pretty cool, low key, and generous. Our guide that day was Tatiana, who is basically a tour guide machine, a real pro. There’s a modest tour /​tasting fee, which probably costs less than the gas it took you to drive there. It’s definitely worth a stop if want something a little different for your Maui experience.

We stopped by for a tour, and we had an amazing time. Earl was our guide, and he gave a super informative tour of the grounds as well as the bottling facility that lasted around 45 minutes. It was really interesting to learn about the history of the company and to leans more about the process of vodka and rum making. The tour wrapped up with a rum and vodka tasting as well as a free shot glass to take home. This was a definite highlight of our visit to Upcountry! Thanks Ocean Vodka!

So I went to Maui in April for my Birthday Weekend. I was hearing great things about this place when planning our trip so I def had to bring my friends here. Being that we’re all from Oahu, I wanted to experience things that are unique to Maui. This place is a hidden gemstone. When we first got there, one of the workers was already greeting and welcoming us. We signed up for the next tour. While signing up, the worker noticed we went to The Alii Kula Lavender Farm and told us we get 50% off the tour, which is even better than the kamaāina discount!!! Apparently, they have some type of partnership, which is cool seeing local companies come together and supporting each other.
SHI, our tour guide, was AWESOME, INFORMATIVE, and answered any questions our group had. She explained in detail the entire process of production for both their vodka and rum. She gave us a tour of their farm and production area. The best part of it all was that at the end of the tour we got to TASTE the vodka and rum, yes SHOTS of alcohol! ;-) She even repeated the taste testing portion again for one of our friends who couldn’t join us while we tried ours because our friend had to accompany someone in another area who was under 21, since they’re not allowed in the tasting area. Finally we were given our free shot glasses.
I rarely give feedback but I just had to for this place. Overall, this was a GREAT experience and my friends were happy we went there. We appreciated them going above and beyond to make our experience memorable. I definitely recommend adding this to your list of things to do when going to Maui.

Fun place to visit and learn about the distilling process. Tatiana was a great tour guide and had all the answers for our questions. Loved how it ended with tasting of both the rum and vodka and the special water. Make sure to grab the rum as for now you can only get it here in Maui. They also had great recipe cards you could take with you at no charge. Fresh herbs to take with you as well to go back and make a great drink. making fresh Monkey Pod Mai Thai tonight

This place is a must! Vodka, plus amazing views, beautiful gardens, sugar cane fields, and friendly people… it’s a win win!
I already love the Ocean Vodka and currently have two bottles in my fridge and I had been up here before in the evening for a tour and private party, but this was my first trip up here just because and I saw this place in a whole new light.
The drive up is peaceful and winds upcountry through sugar cane fields. Once you turn on to the property the driveway is beautifully manicured and dotted with fun and quirky hand painted signs. There is plenty of parking, lots of picnic tables and places to relax and enjoy your pre packed lunch (which I highly recommend you bring along), take leisurely walks along the property and enjoy the views of West Maui, take a tour of the distillery and sample the amazing vodka and rum, hang out in the gift shop and snack on handmade truffles and cheese from the nearby Surfing Goat Farm, and just breathe in the fresh cool air. I picked up a new cup for our Maui mule drinks, and another bottle of rum for a friend to try. I have a feeling I will be back again soon.

This is a very down to earth, warm and friendly spirits farm. We were met at the front door by the staff and treated like family. It is $ 10 for a tour which comes with a tasting of two spirits and some high end mineral water. You also get a souvenir shot glass. Kids are free… no tasting for them.
Our guide was Greg, who was both knowledgable and accommodating. He encouraged us to get the most of the location by coming back to see the bottling machines after the break, and to ask for pruners and a bag to bring home some fresh herbs from the cutting garden. What really amazed me about Greg was his capacity to retain facts and figures!
The gift shop has a nice selection of merchandise along with the alcohol. We recommend the candy which is made in conjunction with the Surfing Goat Dairy Farm, right next door.

We spent a day of our honeymoon exploring upcountry and this was part of the itinerary. We took a 30 minute tour of the distillery with our guide Tatiana, who was very informative. At the end of the tour we were able to sample the rum and vodka. Both had interesting flavors and I would be inclined to try them again in a mixed drink. My favorite part was a martini garden at the end, where many fresh herbs and fruits were growing. We could grab a bag and some scissors and take some additions for our cocktails when we got home. I definitely enjoyed learning about the distilling process, but I was incredibly impressed with the self sustainability of the farm. This is a family that truly cares about the planet and is doing its part to make it a cleaner, better place.

We found out about this place through a park ranger when we visited Haleakala National Park. He gave us a bunch of local places to visit and the distillery was one of them. Do the tour. For $ 10 you learn a lot about the company’s history and business, get a taste of their vodka and rum, and get a gift in the end! I was tremendously impressed with how they make their alcohol– everything is so mindful, from the manual labor of planting and tending to the sugar cane, to the water that they use in the process, to the distilling process of both types of alcohol, to the assembly line to ship the bottles. I’d definitely recommend a visit when in Maui.

Started my day at 3:30 am to head to Halealkala. After enjoying the sunrise, having breakfast, touring Maui Wine, and enjoying goat cheese at the Surfing Goat, we found Ocean Vodka Distillery.
Immediately leaving my vehicle, we were kindly greeting and explained the lay of the land and how everything works. Everything, process wise, was tight, organized, and professional. Every person that I encountered was so friendly, and truly appreciates all of the customers.
After signing up for the tour (which you must take, if you are going to taste), we walked around the grounds to enjoy the environment. The tour takes about 30 mins, and you walk through the whole process from the sugarcane to the water… and all through the process steps (up to, and including packaging and shipping).
The tour was very impressive, and Greg was so knowledgeable and accommodating… Thank You Greg. I didn’t know much about the distilling process and how Vodka or Rum is made. I now feel educated (at least from a high level), of how these products are made.
In terms of tasting, you do sample a small amount of Vodka, and Rum. This isn’t a party place, but a business… so don’t think its something it isn’t.
They end the visit with a small gift… so professional and customer oriented.

Decided to check this Hawaii sea spirit tour out for the first time during the holidays. Driving there was convenient with google maps by my side. Drove up a road with sugar cane fields all the way up to the organic farm and distillery. Be careful on the drive up with the sort-​of sudden turns. As you get closer, there are cute signs that lead you to the turn into the property.
Everyone working at the gift shop and on property are super friendly as you walk in. They welcome you and make you feel very comfortable. The tour cost is $ 10/​person, which I thought was very reasonable. It comes with a 30 minute tour, ocean vodka and rum tasting, mineral water tasting, and a shot glass gift from the gift shop.
I don’t want to spoil the actual tour for you, so all I’m going to say is that it was very knowledgable, beautiful property/​view, and the tour guides are awesome. Must try this if you are visiting Maui!
Side note: they also throw weddings and events on their property with reservations.

Having a passion for everything organic and sustainable myself visiting Ocean Organic Vodka distillery was a must while in Maui.
The tour was pretty fun and informative. Loved learning about this family business and knowing that there still are people out there who care about this planet.
The tour wasn’t too long but definitely worth it for me and quiet interesting. The whole area is absolutely beautiful and there is also an awesome view that you can enjoy at the end.
The tasting was also fun and we ended up buying a big bottle from the gift shop to take back home with us. Unfortunately Ocean isn’t you being sold yet here in Arizona but hopefully one day.
Tip: If you have the Best ot Maui app on your phone, there is a coupon in there that discounts the entry fee by 20%. Great deal.

Awesome spot hidden between Kihei and Kula.
I visited on Sunday and fell in love with the grounds. So lush and green, with a wide open space to enjoy the cool air and beautiful plants.
The gift shop is very nice — clothing, hats, shot glasses, and lots of other bits and bobbles are on sale, plus they have some coolers with decadent treats (truffles and other confectionaries).
The tour was not too long and very informative. The distillery is fairly simple, yet state of the art in its vertical-​still design.
Very nice staff and a very cool history (owned by a family of surfers).
Def a place I’d return to.

Fancy a DRINK?!
After having lunch at the nearby Kula Bistro, we ventured on a whim to this Farm and Distillery in Upcountry Maui. We saw an advertisement in a pamphlet we picked up a the rental car agency. After doing some research on the internet, we decided to stop by after lunch since we were already going to be in the area.
NOTES: Free parking in the visitor lot. Tour fees are discounted $ 1 for local residents (regular price is $ 10).
After looking in at the gift shop, we were told that there was room on the 230pm tour if we were interested. Though we weren’t planning on taking a tour, we thought we’d take advantage of the opportunity and signed up. The staff provided stickers to signify that we were guests on tour. While we waited for the tour to start, we walked thru the outdoor garden and area beyond the gift shop and pavilion.
Our tour started promptly at 230pm and our guide, Gina, proved to be well versed in the inception and operations of the farm. She proceeded to welcome our group and provided some information and background about the business: the Smith family, who have a deep respect and love of the ocean, founded Ocean Vodka in 2005. The business began with a facility in Kahului, but business growth prompted the creation/​construction of the current farm in Kula. The farm is progressing towards becoming self-​sustaining with water being pumped from an underground aquifer, whilst energy is derived from the solar panels on the roof of the main building.
The tour then moved to an area near the sugar cane where Gina told us about the different varieties grown on the farm, as well as their non-​traditional method of harvesting which does not include any burning. She further explained that their method allows them to harvest the sugar cane at any period during the year.
Our group them moved towards the main building, where we were shown the machine that crushes the sugar cane, while Gina expertly informed us about the distillery process and the equipment used. We were then taken in the main building, where we were shown more equipment involved with the distillery process, as well as the packing/​shipping area where staff were hard at work.
The final part of the tour was worth the wait: the tasting. There’s a small structure/​bar situated near the cane fields where our group gathered for the main event. Fortunately, we were able to sample not only their vodka but their rum as well. As tastes differ from person to person, I will just say I enjoyed the tasting, though others on the tour had different opinions.
Lastly, Gina thanked our group and invited us to explore the grounds a bit more before leaving. At her recommendation, we went to look at the open grassy area on the property where they hold special and private events (i.e.: company events, weddings, etc.). The views are quite stunning from this vantage point and I could easily picture various events being held in this area as its spacious and the views are breathtaking.
side NOTE: We ventured to the gift shop for one last look before we left. Upon entering we were given souvenir shot glasses as a way of a thank you for our visit that day.
BOTTOM LINE: Time well spent visiting the Ocean Vodka facilities and venturing on their group tour. Many THANKS to our tour guide, Gina, for providing such an informational insight into the operations of this business. The grounds are beautiful and well kept, and I would strongly encourage people to take a look around.