Hali’imaile Distillery sits on Maui’s upcountry slopes at 883 Haliimaile Road in Makawao, occupying what was once pineapple plantation land in the historic Hali’imaile town. Founded by Samantha Kachman in 2016, this is Maui’s first legal distillery since Prohibition. Kachman, who left a career in hospitality to chase her distilling dreams, partnered with local farmers and sugar cane growers to create spirits that capture the essence of Hawaiian terroir. The operation produces vodka, gin, and rum using locally sourced ingredients including Maui Gold pineapple, Hawaiian sugar cane, and mountain spring water filtered through volcanic rock. The facility combines modern distillation equipment with Hawaiian agricultural traditions, creating spirits that reflect the island’s unique climate and soil conditions. Kachman’s vision was simple but ambitious – prove that world-class spirits could be made entirely from Maui ingredients while supporting local agriculture and creating something authentically Hawaiian rather than just made in Hawaii.