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Hilo Distillery Tour and Spirit Tasting
TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10
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- Big Island of Hawaii
- Updated November 1, 2026
Explore ʻŌkolehao’s history, see how it’s made, and taste three award-winning expressions at Ola Distillery near Hilo.
About this tour
Discover the story of ʻŌkolehao, Hawaiʻi’s heritage spirit, at Ola Distillery just outside Hilo. This guided Hilo Distillery Tour and Spirit Tasting introduces the spirit’s history and revival, with views across Hilo Bay and landmarks on the historic heritage site.
Follow the distilling process from fermentation and distillation to proofing and aging, then sample three award-winning ʻŌkolehao expressions with a tasting pairing. The experience brings together local history, a look at how the spirit is made, and a chance to appreciate its distinctive character. Ola Distillery sits on the ocean side of Hilo, about half a mile beyond the Singing Bridge when traveling north from town.
Whether you’re drawn by Hawaiʻi’s cultural heritage or curious about craft spirits, this Hilo Distillery Tour and Spirit Tasting offers an engaging way to connect with both. Book your visit to explore the story and flavors of ʻŌkolehao.
Highlights
- Explore the history and revival of Hawaiʻi’s heritage spirit, ʻŌkolehao
- See Hilo Bay and landmarks on a historic heritage site
- Taste three award-winning ʻŌkolehao expressions
- Follow the distilling process from fermentation through aging
What's included
Included
- Guided tour of Ola Distillery
- Introduction to the history and revival of ʻŌkolehao, Hawaiʻi's heritage spirit
- Distillery process presentation covering fermentation, distillation, proofing, and aging
- Tasting of three award-winning ʻŌkolehao expressions
- Pairing with ʻŌkolehao tasting
- Views of Hilo Bay and surrounding heritage site landmarks
Not included
- Transportation to and from Ola Distillery
- Food and meals
- Gratuities
- Additional alcoholic beverages beyond the included tasting
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5.00 / 5 · 1 review
Important information
- Wheelchair accessible; all areas and surfaces are accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
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- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Ola Distillery is just outside Hilo Town on the ocean side, about half a mile beyond the Singing Bridge
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 1 review. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Big Island of Hawaii
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- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.1.
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