A 1,000 years ago, the first Polynesians set sail for the Hawaiian Islands using only the stars for navigation and they brought with them select varieties of Kō (sugarcane). Today, Manulele Distillers craft Kōhana Agricole Rums using the descendants of that ancient sugarcane.

As their brand manager, Kyle Reutner is not just honoring the Hawaii of yesteryear, he is a part of a team that is developing a new industry that will help shape the future of the islands’ economy. Now, that’s honoring the spi