Kapena Li Hing is a gold-medal-winning flavored tequila: 100% Los Altos agave tequila infused with li hing mui, the salty-sweet dried plum made famous in Hawaii. It is bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).
Kapena, an adopted Hawaiian word for captain, was founded in 2016 by Goto, who built the brand by the bar and bottle in the Islands and on the West Coast. Li hing mui originated in Asia and became a beloved Hawaiian snack and seasoning, so this tequila is a fusion of East and West.
The result is bright, tangy and slightly salty, with tropical fruit notes and a mouthwatering sweet-and-sour edge, a spirited twist on the bold flavors of Hawaiian snacks. It is designed for casual sipping and beach-style cocktails.
Its red bottle with the voyaging-canoe label makes it a fun gift for anyone who loves Hawaii.
Blanco tequila is bottled unaged or rested for less than two months, so it shows the agave at its purest: bright, peppery and fresh. It is the classic choice for margaritas and palomas, and a good blanco is just as rewarding sipped neat.
Tequila can only be made from blue Weber agave in five designated Mexican states, chiefly Jalisco, and the finest bottlings are made from 100% agave. Sipping tequila is best enjoyed from a narrow-rimmed glass that concentrates the aromas, at room temperature and without salt or lime, so the character of the agave and the barrel can come through.
Tasting Notes
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Flavor: Sweet-tart li hing mui plum.
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Palate: Bright, tangy and slightly salty.
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Fruit: Tropical notes.
Specifications
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Brand: Kapena
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Style: Flavored tequila, li hing mui infused
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Base: 100% Los Altos agave tequila
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Region: Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Make a Li Hing Margarita with pineapple and lemon and a li hing powder rim, or sip it on the rocks. It pairs with poke, shave ice or grilled pineapple.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is li hing mui?
A salty-sweet dried plum from Asia, famous in Hawaii.
What is the base?
100% Los Altos agave tequila.
How should I drink it?
Neat, on the rocks or in a Li Hing Margarita.
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