Michael C.
Yelp
by the Ocean
I had the opportunity to return to Ocean Organic Vodka during my Maui trip in early December 2024. Truth be told, my first visit was nearly 10 years ago and it was lovely to see the growth of their business.
NOTES
1. Complimentary parking.....though some of the parking is on a gravel/unpaved area.
2. Tours are available daily. Please inquire at the gift shop.
3. Tours are about $18/person. The young lady in the gift shop was very welcoming and friendly when we asked about the tour info. In fact, she as our thief guide, and I would love to give her more of a shout out right now. Sadly, I've forgotten her name.
4. There is now a bar and restaurant on site. The seating areas are indoor, and on the grassy field with a views of Kula and the surrounding.
Upon arriving at OOV, we were greeted by a staff member at the entrance to the grounds. She answered our questions about their tours, and happily took our picture in front of the giant replica of their product bottle.
We entered the gift shop and inquired about the tour. We paid the fees and met our tour leader (I wish I remembered her name!) on the side of the building.
She began the tour with history about the company; it's founding and beginnings, products, operations, and current productivity. She proudly shared with us that Ocean Vodka is available in all 50 states, which I must say is quite an accomplishment for a company in the middle of the Pacific. She shared with us the different types of sugar cane on property, how the sugar is harvested and extracted, the fermentation process, and showed us part of their production line (no photos or videos allowed at that point).
The final stop on the tour was at their tasting pavilion. We were able to sample shots of their vodka, as well as their newly minted rum that's in production. Needless to say, it was a delightful and tasteful ending.
After the tasting, we decided to get a bite to eat at their restaurant/cafe. Since it was a lovely day, we decided to sit outdoors. The menu can be accessed via QR code, or they do have paper menus available.
We chose to share the mushroom flat bread and the poke nachos. A round of drinks completed the
meal. The food and portion size was satisfactory, and enough for our group of three. Since it wasn't too busy, we did linger a bit to "talk story".
We stopped in the gift shop one last time before we were on our way.
SERVICE
All the staff members we encountered provided exceptional and quality customer service. We especially appreciated our tour guide, a lovely young woman, who spoke so passionately about the Oceam Vodka products.
The server at the cafe was a capable woman, who provided excellent customer service. She patiently answered all our questions, and checked on us periodically throughout the meal.
BOTTOM LINE
A very memorable visit at Ocean Organic Vodka. Recommended.