MaHaLo Deep Sea Drinking water

Last time we stayed on BI a friend took us to dinner at the Four Seasons where he '; made sure that we had several cocktails'; and then ordered a $40+ bottle of this MaHaLo deep sea drinking water. We sat around like idiots and discussed whether or not we could taste the difference. We are retuning in a few weeks and I am wondering if anyone knows if this is available in specialty food stores or other retail locations(for a lot less than $40 ). I would like to try it again and have my son save the bottle for ';show and tell.'; What a crazy thing! I hear it is the total rage in Japan.

Also, if any locals have informations on whether or not this product has controversial environmental impact issues I would like to hear about it.

MaHaLo Deep Sea Drinking water

It%26#39;s the next big thing after chewing gum! :) There are several companies bottling the water from 3,000 feet deep but it%26#39;s not available in the stores here. I have not heard of any environmental impact issues.

MaHaLo Deep Sea Drinking water

here%26#39;s a link to MaHaLo:

http://www.hawaiideepseawater.com/

Looks like it%26#39;s available in a few places around the islands and also on-line. True marketing genius. According to reports, they%26#39;ve actually got the Keahole ocean thermal energy conversion plant operating in the black (even though they%26#39;re not producing any power). Here%26#39;s a link to the natural energy lab.

http://www.nelha.org/index.asp

This is their retail list.

Vendor List

* Abhasa Waikiki Spa

* Aqua Cafe

* Aloha Airlines – First Class

* Design Center of Honolulu

* Fairmont Orchid Hawaii

* Salvatore Ferragamo

* Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

* Four Seasons Resort Lana’i

* Hilo Hattie

* Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Waikoloa Beach Resort

* Kona Village Resort

* JW Marriott Ihilani Resort at Ko Olina

* Mauna Kea Resort

* Neiman Marcus

* Ocean Vodka

* Pacific Beach Hotel

* Rokkaku Restaurant

* Ruth’s Chris Steak House

* Top of Waikiki Restaurant

* The Pacific Place Tea Garden Café

The only store listed is Hilo Hattie and I have to be honest I have not visited Hilo Hattie in a long time!

The price at the Pahuia has dropped down to $10 per bottle. Probably did not sell many at $40. I though the water tasted distilled but thats just me