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"Hilo's Refreshment Center!" The Big Island's largest selection of beers, wines and spirits. Let our friendly staff help you with your beverage needs.

01/20/2025

Pair wines or beers with cheeses for this foodie holiday.
🍻Cheers to CHEESE LOVERS DAY! 🧀

Pairings for our favorite cheeses:
🧀 MANCHEGO + Evodia Garnacha
🧀 MUNSTER OR TALEGGIO + Westmalle Trappist beer
🧀 GOAT CHEESE + Honig Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
🧀 CHEDDAR + Leffe Blonde ale
🧀 SMOKED GOUDA + Crossbarn Pinot Noir

01/16/2025

🎉 New Year, NEW TASTES! 🥂 These 3 are must-tries for 2025:

🔥 KŌLOA CANE FIRE RUM - Distilled in Kalaheo, Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi, Kōloa Cane Fire is made from pure cane sugar and incorporates the finest Hawaiian-grown Cinnamon from O.K. Farms, located alongside the Wailuku River near Hilo on the island of Hawai’i. Kōloa Rum is twice-distilled, then slowly macerated with natural Hawaiian Cinnamon to create the rich color and abundant flavor found in each bottle of CANE FIRE!

🍫 BAILEY’S S’MORES - Perfect for winter nights around the fire pit, S'mores are a nostalgic fan favorite for celebrating both big and small moments. Made with the unmistakable taste of Baileys Irish Cream, this delicious treat tastes like toasted marshmallows sandwiched between graham crackers and a melted chocolate finish, a sensational melt-in-your-mouth drink to elevate the moment.

🐍 Kizakura “Lucky Snake” Pale Ale - Made with Kyoto’s famous spring water, awesome ingredients, and the skills of talented brewers, Lucky Brew is Kizakura’s fresh, new beer series inspired by all kinds of “Lucky” moments! It offers a fruity aroma reminiscent of white wine and a pleasant malt character that brings happiness. By using some of the rice typically used for sake, the hop flavor is further enhanced, resulting in an easy-to-drink beer with an alcohol content of 5%.

01/12/2025

🍯🍋 Warm up your winter blues with a HOT TODDY 🥃✨ Cozy up with this classic cocktail made with whiskey, honey, lemon, and a touch of spice. 🛋️☕

1 ½ oz. Old Tub Bourbon
1 Tbsp honey
½ oz. fresh lemon juice
1 cup hot water (not boiling)
Optional: a cinnamon stick, star anise, or a few whole cloves for garnish

Use a heat-safe mug or glass. Warm it up by pouring in some hot water, then discard. Add the whiskey, honey, and lemon juice to the glass. Stir until the honey dissolves. Pour in the hot water, adjusting to taste. Add a cinnamon stick, a slice of lemon, or cloves for extra flavor and presentation. Sip slowly and savor the comforting warmth!

This versatile drink can be tweaked to your liking—try swapping whiskey for rum or brandy, or sweetening it with maple syrup instead of honey. Cheers to comfort in a cup!! 🥃🍋

12/31/2024

🥂 Cheers to 2025! Countdown to the New Year with cheers-worthy drinks from Kadota Liquor. We’re open on New Year’s Eve so you don’t hit midnight empty-handed.

Please drink responsibly. Have a safe & happy New Year!
See you all in 2025!

12/30/2024

Cheers to the New Year with 10% OFF SAKE! (regular priced only)
Kadota’s Bazai Buys:

🍶 Masumi Shiro Sake Matinee Junmai Ginjo
SHIRO (White) is Masumi’s “session sake,” light enough to enjoy all night. SHIRO is named for a soft white cloth made from tree bark that has the same light and buoyant character. Pairs well with fresh greens, salads w/citrus accents, grilled shrimp & chicken, dairy and cheese dishes. Mild aromas of banana and apple lead into a palate that is gently sweet and brightened by acidity and lingering savory umami.

🍶 Tatenokawa Tatenyan Junmai Daiginjo
This sake is not only for sake lovers, but also cat lovers who do not really know about Japanese sake. The palate holds lightly scented and mild acidity followed by a softly finish as representing "TATENYAN’s heart".

🍶 Dassai 45 Nigori
Naturally fermented in bottle, resulting in a pleasant fruitiness and refreshing finish, this sake flavor and aroma are both smooth and fragrant. This uniquely lighter nigori style is reflective of the premium elegance of Dassai Junmai Daiginjo.

🍶 Tsukasabotan Yamayuzu
This sake delivers a delightful dash of citrus with its 10% yuzu juice. The yuzu’s enlivening aroma and vibrant acidity bring a pleasant citrus kick without any bitterness. This is done through a combination of straining to remove the bitter oil from the yuzu, and a low-temperature pasteurization method usually used for high-end sake. Tsukasabotan “Yuzu” makes for a delicious aperitif and pairs with dishes containing squeezed citrus fruit.

Shop more sake at Kadota Liquor in Hilo!
Sale good until January 5, 2025 or while supplies last.

12/27/2024

NEW & ON SALE! ❗❗ Sake Island Brewery “Year of the Snake” Islander Junmai Daiginjo Sake with gold flakes. Made on the Big Island!

Get it at Kadota Liquor for only $53.99
(reg. Price $59.99)

Celebrate the New Year in exquisite style with the limited edition Islander zodiac label year of the snake.

This Junmai Daiginjo sake is crafted from “Yuinoka” rice grown in Iwate Prefecture, meticulously polished down to 45% to reduce the rice’s protein content. We use pure water filtered through volcanic rock on the Big Island of Hawaii, combined with deep ocean water from off the coast of Kona, rich in minerals.

The result is a refreshingly clean and delicate flavor profile. As a namazake (unpasteurized sake), it offers a gentle sweetness on the palate, beginning with vibrant aromas of pineapple, mango, banana, apple, and pear that delight the senses. Despite its initial fruit-forward fragrance, the actual taste finishes dry, creating a refined balance.

12/27/2024

Celebrate in Style with the finest French Champagnes for your special moments. 🥂✨

🍾 CHAMPAGNE MANDOIS BRUT ORIGINE: The judicious blending together of three grape varieties (40% Chardonnay / 30% Pinot Noir / 30% Pinot Meunier), sourced from all the property’s crus, endows this Cuvée Brut Origine with perfect balance and remarkable quality. The use of wines from 3 consecutive years also helps ensure its consistency of style. Fruity and only very slightly dosed (sweetened), this Champagne is perfect as an apéritif where it expresses its natural character to the full.

🍾 ANDRÉ ROBERT LES JARDINS DU MESNIL BLANC DE BLANCS GRAND CRU:
The cuvée “Les Jardins du Mesnil” is crafted from a multitude of small plots located in Mesnil Sur Oger. This Champagne is crisp on the palate, with an energized aftertaste. Full-bodied and rounded, with vanillin and custardy oak spice, it displays sweet fruit through the mid-palate, with its mineral edge holding it all together.

🍾 CHARLES HEIDSIECK 2012 BRUT: The 2012 vintage shines with a pale golden hue and fine, lively bubbles. The nose reveals toasted, smoky notes with hints of licorice, apricot, quince, and almonds. The palate is mineral-driven, fresh, and taut, offering quince, vanilla, and peach flavors, finishing crisp and firm. Perfect with smoked eel, Scamorza, or roast chicken, this vintage promises to age beautifully, gaining depth and complexity.

🍾 CHAMPAGNE BOLLINGER R.D. 2004:
Bollinger R.D. is a unique wine, a vintage aged for a long time on lees, that is afterward disgorged by hand. The result is powerful, rare, and precious – the contrast between a wonderful freshness on the palate, underscored by the Extra Brut dosage, and the aromatic intensity of the finest vintages. The R.D. cuvée is the result of Madame Bollinger’s grand vision. It was an innovative and spectacular cuvée for the time when the fashion was not for old Champagnes: an old vintage, recently disgorged and with an extra-brut dosage. Bollinger R.D. combines the boldness of a recent disgorgement with the brilliance of the 2004 vintage.

Raise a glass to unforgettable celebrations! 🍾

12/23/2024

Make sure you’re not empty-handed for the holiday cheers! 🥂🎉 Swing by and stock up on your favorite celebration sips—because every toast deserves the perfect pour!

🎄 Christmas Eve: 8am to 5pm
🎁 Christmas Day: CLOSED
🍾 New Year's Eve: 8am to 8pm
🎇 New Year's Day: CLOSED

12/21/2024

NEW SHOCHU 🍶 NAMI HANA Big Island Blend Sweet Potato Shochu
Batch #22 - Fermented, distilled & bottled in Haleiwa, Oahu!

This newest release of Nami Hana is made with sweet potatoes grown on the Big Island's Hamakua Coast. It is a muroka (unfiltered) and genshu (tank strength) shochu, so you’ll notice it is a little cloudy, with a peppery, earthy palate, and a dry, yet lingering body. Get bright minerality and vegetal notes along with passionfruit and chamomile.

🍶 Now in stock at Kadota Liquor!

12/20/2024

HOLIDAY HOSTING TIPS: Stocking Your Home Bar - Stocking your bar for the holidays is an essential part of hosting! Here are some tips to help you prepare a well-rounded and festive bar setup:

🍷 Cover the Basics - Ensure you have a variety of spirits, mixers, and non-alcoholic options to suit all tastes.

🎄. Seasonal Touches: Incorporate holiday-themed ingredients for festive cocktails.
🥤 Glassware: Stock a variety of glasses to match different drinks.

🛠 Bar Tools - Ensure you have the essentials: Shaker, muddler, jigger, strainer, and bar spoon. A wine opener and beer bottle opener. Ice bucket and tongs.

🍹 Signature Cocktail: Prepare a signature holiday drink for a personal touch!

12/16/2024

The holidays are fast approaching, and if you're still searching for the perfect present for the discerning drinker in your life, look no further than our curated selection of specialty liquors from Kadota Liquor. These bottles are sure to impress and delight, making any holiday celebration even more special.

🍷 2021 BEAULIEU VINEYARD NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON - 21 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is fresh and aromatic, showcasing lovely red berry fruits, floral notes, and hints of minerality. The palate is supple with flavors of black currant, cherry, and blackberry, complemented by savory notes of sagebrush and dark chocolate. Medium-bodied with polished tannins, it offers freshness and a long, satisfying finish. Its rich flavors make it a memorable gift.

🍊 GRAN GALA ORANGE LIQUEUR - This Orange Liqueur is a unique blend of VSOP Italian brandy and fresh orange flavor, known for its smooth texture and sweetness. Gran Gala Very Special Cognac showcases the traditions of the Cognac region, featuring floral notes, fruity grape aromas, and a hint of almonds, with a gentle oak background. It’s enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails.

☕ BAILEYS - Embrace the season's warmth and sweetness with Bailey's newest additions: Vanilla Mint Shake, S'mores, Cinnamon Churros, and Chocolate. These decadent flavors add a touch of luxury to any festive gathering.

🥃 JACK DANIEL'S WINTER JACK - A seasonal blend of apple cider liqueur, Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, and holiday spices, based on an original family recipe from Jack’s home in Lynchburg, Tennessee. Our heartwarming Tennessee Cider should always be enjoyed with friends and family.
Explore our full range of holiday spirits and find the ideal gift for your loved ones (or yourself!). Our knowledgeable staff is always on hand to offer recommendations and help you make your selections. Cheers to a joyous and flavorful holiday season!

12/13/2024

Savor these seasonal sips with hand-picked liquors to warm your soul and elevate your gatherings! 🍂🥂

"FIREBALL YULE LOG EGG NOG - Yule Nog Fireball is a seasonal twist on eggnog that incorporates the bold, spicy flavors of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky. Fireball is known for its fiery cinnamon kick, and when mixed with the creamy, rich texture of traditional eggnog, it creates a unique holiday drink with a blend of sweet, creamy notes and a spicy cinnamon heat. This festive drink is typically served chilled or over ice, offering a cozy yet invigorating option for the holiday season, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of spice with their sweet treats.

RUMCHATA PEPPERMINT BARK - For a twist on your favorite traditions, there’s RumChata Peppermint Bark. Part rum. Part Midwestern dairy cream. 100% festive. This blend is a flurry of creamy white chocolate, dark chocolate, and candy cane flavor. Yum.

SMIRNOFF RED, WHITE AND MERRY - Introducing the No.1 Vodka in the world. Triple distilled and 10 times filtered vodka is fueled with a dry finish for essential smoothness. Throw in some icy rocks or use it in a classic vodka cocktail recipe. Either hits the spot.

B&B by Benedictine DOM LIQUEUR - B&B is the result of the careful blend between the strength of an old cognac and the 27 plants and spices which go up to make Benedictine liqueur. A blend of original Benedictine and Cognac. Smells assertively of herbs, honey, quinine and baking spices with added aromas of black tea and to***co. The rich, noble notes of B&B are perfectly enjoyed neat in a snifter, yet are equally appealing in a fine selection of cocktails.

12/10/2024

❄ Celebrate National Lager Day with a selection of winter brews that are sure to warm you up.

🍺 21ST AMENDMENT FIRESIDE CHAT HOLIDAY ALE is warming and delicious. The brew begins with a rich, deep, toffee-colored winter warmer ale, with hand-select spices and cocoa nibs.

🍺 DELIRIUM NOEL: This Belgian strong dark ale offers a pleasing initial sensation of alcohol and a smooth texture. As you drink, a growing bitterness emerges, stemming from the hops as well as the roasted and chocolate malts. The finish delivers a well-balanced interplay of bitterness, sourness, and sweetness.

🍺 DESCHUTES JUBELALE: Embodying the spirit of celebration since 1988, Jubelale features notes of spice, a robust malt character, hints of toffee and dusted cocoa.

🍺 LA CHOUFFE N'ICE CHOUFFE: It is a dark beer, slightly hoppy, spiced with thyme and curaçao, and made using orange peel. It has an alcohol content of 10%. N’ice CHOUFFE goes well with any winter dishes.

Visit Kadota Liquor to pick up these and other seasonal favorites!

12/09/2024

Elevate Your Holiday Gifting with Premium Spirits 🎁 Ditch the generic gifts and make a lasting impression with something truly exceptional. Our handpicked selection of premium spirits are sure to delight even the most discerning connoisseur.

🎁 COMPASS BOX HEDONISM SCOTCH: A unique and award-winning Blended Grain Scotch Whisky. Rare and old this is a whisky that will appeal to both the ardent whisky enthusiast and newcomers alike. A symphony of flavors, this blended Scotch whisky is a testament to the artistry with notes of vanilla cream, toffee and coconut on a supple frame.

🎁 JOSE CUERVO LA FAMILIA EXTRA AÑEJOTEQUILA: World's first extra-añejo tequila, evokes notes of rich oak, toasted almonds, vanilla and cinnamon with a complex & smooth finish; commemorating the Cuervo family's 200-year tequila legacy.

These top-shelf spirits are more than just a drink; they're an experience to be savored. Whether you're gifting a loved one, a colleague, or a valued client, these bottles are sure to make a statement.

Shop now and make this holiday season unforgettable!

12/06/2024

Save on premium whisky that makes perfect holiday gifts!
Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Our premium whiskeys are on sale now!! 🥃

🎁 BLANTON’S ORIGINAL SINGLE BARREL BOURBON - The taste profile is sweet, with notes of citrus and oak. The creamy vanilla nose is teased with caramel and butterscotch, all underscored by familiar baking spices such as clove, nutmeg, or cinnamon. Blanton’s Original set the standard for single barrel bourbons in 1984. Best served neat or on the rocks. Bottled at 46.5% alcohol by volume.

🎁 HIBIKI "JAPANESE HARMONY" - Seductive, blossoming and subtle, our Hibiki Whisky range celebrates an unrivaled art of blending, fine craftsmanship and a sense of luxury from the House of Suntory.

ON SALE: $99.99

12/05/2024

HAKUTAKE LIQUOR TASTING! 🥂✨Experience a curated selection of premium Japanese liquors!

📆 Friday, Dec. 6
Kadota Liquor
2pm to 4pm

🍊 UMEPON
Umepon is made with Hakutake’s Premier Japanese Rice Shochu with steeped plums and the juice of the distinctive Japanese oranges called Dekopon (sometimes called ‘Sumo Citrus’ due to its topknot shape). Its citrus orange flavor and no artificial colors or sweeteners provide a light and refreshing taste.

🍋 YUZUMON
A zesty blend of Premier Japanese Rice Shochu, freshly squeezed juice from Yuzu citrus grown in Japan, lemon juice, sugar, and like everything we make, no artificial additives.

Characterized by its invigorating double-citrus, Yuzumon brings together the delicate bitterness of Japanese Yuzu citrus and the refreshing sourness of lemon.
The blending of these two distinctive citrus flavors results in a more complex aroma and juicier taste which can be enjoyed anytime. Just pour over ice, or mix it with sparkling water and enjoy!

12/02/2024

BEST SELLERS OF 2024! As the year counts down, celebrate with the best of 2024.

🥃 REDEMPTION BOURBON - A truly easy drinking whiskey distinguished by its subtle rye-forward flavor, our bourbon has a rye content of 21%, giving it a light but distinct hint of spice. Enjoy it on the rocks or mixed into your favorite bourbon cocktail.
🥇 Recognized with a prestigious award at the New York International Spirits Competition, as well as earning Gold at both the 2022 ASCOT Awards and the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Additionally, it received a rating of 91 Points in the 2020 San Diego Wine & Spirits Challenge.

⭐ KADOTA’S MAESTRO DOBEL AÑEJO - The Añejo tequila is aged in select white oak barrels that have been roasted to accentuate the aromas and flavors they impart. A satisfying combination of different sensations, including the dominance of wood interspersed with sweet, nutty and vanilla flavors, with slight notes of agave and fruitiness. It has an indescribably smooth, long finish.
🥇 Tequila of The Year at the 2020 Bartender Spirits Awards

🥃 THE BALVENIE DOUBLEWOOD 12 SINGLE MALT WHISKY gains its distinctive character from being matured in two different wood types. Each stage lends different qualities to the resulting single malt whisky.
🥇 Global Wine & Spirit Winner 2016

🍀 RYAN'S IRISH STYLE CREAM is made with dairy-fresh cream, rich chocolate, natural vanilla, and the finest imported Irish Whiskey for a critically acclaimed taste.
🥇 Granted a gold medal from the International Spirits tasting panel for Smoothest Liqueur, Ryan's is an indulgent treat sipped neat, chilled, in hot or cold coffee or an after-dinner cocktail.

11/28/2024

HAPPY THANKSGIVING from the Kadota ‘ohana. We’re THANKFUL for your continued support.

Stop by for your holiday cheers,
we’re open on Thurs., Nov. 28
8am to 5pm

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194 Hualalai Street
Hilo, HI
96720

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Monday	8am - 9pm
Tuesday	8am - 10pm
Wednesday	8am - 11pm
Thursday	8am - 11pm
Friday	8am - 11pm
Saturday	8am - 11pm
Sunday	8am - 10pm

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+18089351802

Website

http://www.kadotas.com/

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