'No Way, Let's Go!' Jason Momoa shakes up Honolulu with his new vodka brand

Costco in Honolulu's Iwilei district was bustling with excitement on Thursday, July 27, all thanks to the heartthrob Jason Momoa. The actor and new spirit entrepreneur was in town to launch his Meili vodka brand, causing hundreds of enthusiastic fans to form a serpentine queue, some arriving as early as 5 a.m.

No Way, Let's Go!' The Momoa Madness Begins

"I was like, 'No way, Let’s go!'" exclaimed Oahu resident Sheryl Buciao when her fiancé informed her of Momoa's appearance. The excitement was palpable, with many fans, like young Jayden Flores, finding the news almost unbelievable.

As they donned their Hawaii-stars clothing line, So iLL, die-hard fans swooped into the store to snag bottles of Momoa's new vodka, fearing an early sell-out.

Momoa, along with his business partner, Blaine Halvorson, arrived at Costco around 10:30 a.m., to find the line already looping the building.

More than Just a Hollywood Heartthrob

The celebrity frenzy saw people flying in from as far as Alaska to meet the movie star. However, for many, Momoa signifies more than just his acting prowess. "He’s representing the people. He represents aloha. He’s sharing it and blessing everyone around the world who can't make it to Hawaii, and we’re proud of him," shared former Hawaii resident Tihani Gooman, who now lives in Alaska.

The actor even took time to interact with those who couldn't make it inside before the cutoff time. "I haven't signed that many things that fast in my life," he said. "It was a wonderful turnout; I did not think it was going to be like this. It was pretty intense."

Momoa's Meili vodka is a seven-year passion project. It aims to offer 'affordable luxury,' blending exquisite taste with some of the cleanest water sources globally. The vodka, produced in Montana, aims to make a splash in the liquor market.

"We launched here first; so, Hawaii got it first. And next, hopefully, New Zealand; and I was just in Tahiti. And I think they’re bringing it on there; and then Cook Islands. So, all across Polynesia and it's going to be amazing," Momoa added.

In true 'Aloha spirit,' Momoa has ensured that his Meili Vodka is not just another celebrity-endorsed product but a heartfelt gift to his fans and vodka connoisseurs alike.

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