Ola's ʻŌkolehao has earned its seventh Double Gold medal, including a second consecutive Double Gold for its 4-Week Ocean Aged ʻŌkolehao at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The award marks a significant milestone for the Hawaiʻi-made spirit, which largely disappeared from commercial availability for more than a century. Ola's now carries 78 international distilled spirits medals, positioning authentic ʻŌkolehao among the most-awarded emerging spirits globally. The recognition arrives as Hawaiʻi legislation moves to protect the historic spirit category. ʻŌkolehao, a heritage spirit traditionally made from plants indigenous to the islands, is seeing renewed interest from operators and consumers seeking regionally distinctive products. For on-premise and off-premise operators, the award signals growing competition in the premium and craft spirits segment. Distributors and bar programs tracking emerging categories should note the category's momentum and award trajectory.