Elevate Your BBQ Sauce

Unlock the secret to sticky, caramelized perfection

Glossy, bold, and layered with just the right island spirit

We’ve all tasted those next-level BBQ sauces, the kind that cling to ribs and chicken with a thick, flavor-rich glaze that leaves you wondering what makes it so addictive.

Here’s the secret: dark rum. And when it’s Kōloa Dark Rum, the results are next-level.

In this article, I’ll show you how to transform a basic bottle of store-bought BBQ sauce into something crave-worthy using a few pantry ingredients and a splash of cane sugar–based Hawaiian rum. You’ll get deeper caramelization, more complexity, and a balanced, glossy sauce that finishes like it came from a chef’s kitchen.