PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Fid Street holds a genuinely rare distinction: it's the first gin ever created on Maui, and only the second in all of Hawaii since Prohibition. The name itself pays homage to a real historic street in Honolulu, tied to the 19th-century arrival of English ships in Honolulu Harbor, which brought a strong Victorian influence to the islands — a fitting nod for a gin built specifically to bridge old English London Dry style with contemporary American craft technique. Crafted at Hali'imaile Distilling Company on Maui, part of the LeVecke portfolio, Fid Street is distilled in small batches using genuinely unique glass stills — an uncommon choice that lets distillers monitor the process visually while avoiding any metallic contact with the spirit.
The botanical bill runs eleven ingredients deep, blending classic gin staples — juniper, orange and lemon rinds, coriander, cardamom, fennel, grains of paradise, orris root, cedar leaf, and angelica — with genuinely local Hawaiian character from Maui Gold pineapple, lavender, and hibiscus. Maui Gold pineapple in particular is prized for its exceptionally high sugar content, though the finished gin carries no distinct pineapple flavor — instead, that natural sweetness contributes real smoothness to the overall profile.
This exact gin has earned a genuinely impressive sweep of independent recognition: a Double Gold Medal at the 2024 SIP Awards — the largest all-consumer-judged blind spirits competition in the country — alongside a Silver Medal at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, a Gold Medal at the 2024 L.A. Spirits Awards, and a 90-point score from the Beverage Testing Institute. As The Liquor Barn's own copy puts it, this places Fid Street "among the most decorated craft gins produced in Hawaii," concluding "the quality here is serious, not just novelty." The award tasting note itself describes "citrus peel and fresh juniper on the nose" giving "way to a crisp palate of coriander, lemongrass, and herbs, finishing oily and spicy with lingering citrus zest." CaskCartel's tasting confirms "aromatic fresh-cut floral and citrus bouquet with a hint of forest air" on the nose, developing into "sweet, dry, and floral, with mint and fresh cracked black pepper" on the palate, closing "clean with citrus and fading juniper." This is genuinely well-crafted, distinctly Hawaiian gin — real provenance and real recognition behind a bottle that stands genuinely apart from traditional European gin styles.
Fid Street Hawaiian Gin is produced by Hali'imaile Distilling Company on Maui, Hawaii, part of the LeVecke portfolio. It is the first gin ever created on Maui, and only the second produced in Hawaii since Prohibition. The gin is crafted from 11 botanicals — juniper berries, orange and lemon rinds, coriander, cardamom, fennel, grains of paradise, orris root, cedar leaf, angelica, lavender, and Maui Gold pineapple — distilled in small batches using unique glass stills, chosen specifically to avoid any metallic contact with the spirit during production.
This gin earned a Double Gold Medal at the 2024 SIP Awards, a Silver Medal at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, a Gold Medal at the 2024 L.A. Spirits Awards, and a 90-point score from the Beverage Testing Institute. Bottled at 45% ABV / 90 proof, 750ml.
Double Gold Medal — 2024 SIP Awards
Silver Medal — 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Gold Medal — 2024 L.A. Spirits Awards
90 Points — Beverage Testing Institute, 2024
Award tasting note (USA Spirits Ratings, Gold):
"Citrus peel and fresh juniper on the nose give way to a crisp palate of coriander, lemongrass, and herbs, finishing oily and spicy with lingering citrus zest."
CaskCartel (official tasting note):
"Nose: Aromatic fresh-cut floral and citrus bouquet with a hint of forest air. Palate: Sweet, dry, and floral, with mint and fresh cracked black pepper. Finish: Clean with citrus and fading juniper."
The Liquor Barn:
"A distinctive botanical bill featuring Maui Gold pineapple and distillation through glass stills give this gin a character unlike anything from traditional gin-producing regions... the quality here is serious, not just novelty. For anyone seeking a gin with legitimate provenance and a flavor profile that stands apart from the European tradition, Fid Street delivers something genuinely original."
Nose
Aromatic, fresh-cut floral and citrus bouquet, with fresh juniper and citrus peel leading, joined by a hint of forest air, alongside hibiscus and lavender.
Palate
Crisp and juniper-forward, with coriander and lemongrass carrying the entry, developing sweet, dry, floral character alongside mint and fresh cracked black pepper.
Finish
Clean and oily, closing with lingering citrus zest and fading juniper.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Style | New American / Contemporary Gin |
| ABV / Proof | 45% ABV / 90 Proof |
| Botanicals | 11 — including juniper, Maui Gold pineapple, lavender, hibiscus, coriander, cardamom |
| Distillation | Small batch, glass stills |
| Distillery | Hali'imaile Distilling Company — Maui, Hawaii |
| Significance | First gin ever created on Maui; only the second in Hawaii since Prohibition |
| Awards | Double Gold, 2024 SIP Awards · Silver, San Francisco World Spirits Competition · Gold, LA Spirits Awards · 90 Points, Beverage Testing Institute |
| Style / Identity | A genuinely well-crafted, distinctly Hawaiian gin — juniper-forward with real tropical character, backed by serious competition recognition |
| Aromas & Flavors | Citrus peel, fresh juniper, coriander, lemongrass, hibiscus, cracked black pepper |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
Gin & Tonic — the classic showcase for its juniper-and-citrus profile.
Martini — genuinely smooth enough to enjoy neat or shaken.
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML/700ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
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