12th Hawaii Distiller

12th Hawaii Distillery is an absolute must-visit. The atmosphere is welcoming, relaxed, and full of character — the kind of place you immediately feel comfortable settling into. Huge credit to Dave, the distiller, whose passion and expertise shine through in every spirit. Everything we tried was smooth, flavorful, and thoughtfully crafted. And shout-out to Sam, who made some mean drinks — creative, well-balanced cocktails that really let the spirits shine. Great staff, amazing drinks, and an awesome vibe. This is easily a place you could visit at least 52 times a year and never get tired of it. Highly recommend.

Ashley was amazing! And the tasting was delicious =) The smoky old fashioned was neat to watch being made and definitely recommend. Thank you Ashley for making our rainy day great!

I had heard great things about this place, and I was definitely not disappointed once I was finally able to make the trip across the island. The bartender, Bill, was funny, welcoming, and my partner and I enjoyed hearing his stories. The owner, Dave, was very informative and hospitable, and we really appreciated his time spent talking with us about his craft and vision as a small business owner. Such an awesome atmosphere and fantastic product. Definitely worth a stop; especially if you’re looking for an excellent example of what honeyshine should be!

I can see why the reviews of this place are so fantastic! Not only is all their honey-based liquor amazing (and grain-free!), but Sam & Dave, the owners, are incredibly knowledgeable and kind, especially when we spent an hour trying different drinks and chatting about what to do while on the Kona side. This is a must-visit while you're in Kona, not only because the tasting is delicious and affordable, but especially if you're looking for something uniquely Hawaiian to bring home and love supporting locally-owned companies. Dave even showed us around the distillery in the back before we had to head out!

Must see when in KONA! Well worth the visit. Owner Dave and bartender Bill friendly and informative. This place is amazing and their spirits are amazing!!! Do a tasting and have a delicious fresh cocktail!