Beginning December 2025, guests are invited to sip and savor some of the finest flavors in Hawai‘i through a curated experience at the House of Mana Up, located on the ground level of the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. The immersive experience brings together the flavors of Kō Hana Hawaiian Agricole Rum and Mānoa Chocolate in Hawai‘i’s first-ever chocolate-and-rum tasting. Through a thoughtfully curated tasting of five Agricole-style rums made from rare Hawaiian sugarcane alongside small-batch, bean-to-bar chocolate, the stories, terroir, and craftsmanship of these local farms are brought into the heart of Waikīkī. Private groups unlock the opportunity to explore additional rum tastings, bespoke pairings, and exclusive small-batch creations, adding depth to an already remarkable experience. This pairing is especially meaningful to Mana Up, which launched in 2018 as an accelerator and venture fund to help Hawai‘i-based companies scale globally, since both Kō Hana Hawaiian Agricole Rum and Mānoa Chocolate were part of their first cohort. With tastings available daily, both walk-in and pre-booked, this 30-minute experience concludes with a souvenir dram to take home, extending the journey beyond Waikīkī and offering a lasting reminder of the people, land, and traditions that make these pairings truly unforgettable.

House of Mana Up at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; 2201 Kalākaua Avenue, Honolulu; houseofmanaup.com/blogs/lets-mana-up-blog-hawaii-shopping-tips/try-first-rum-and-chocolate-pairing-experience-in-waikiki; Tastings available daily beginning at 11 a.m. and ending at 10 p.m.; Available for guests 21 years and older.