"Five Islands Gin" wasn't made in someone's back yard; it was made in a small factory in Kalihi Kai. A completely legitimate business - although it's true that they did have to re-use a variety of recycled bottles of all types since they couldn't easily get new empty bottles shipped in.
I doubt any locals go on this tour. China town is not a safe place to be after 9pm. For Chinese not a good representation. Chinese import and push opioids throughout China town having Blacks and the Samoans sell it on River Street its sad.
This place is UNSAFE! underground gaming/gangs all fight for this territory. Kpt,makaha,kalihi 3 main groups. Scary. Remember the 2004 shooting in pali golf course was because of gang related Chinatown mixmatch look it up