Outer Banks Distilling

If you're into rum and trying out distilleries, you've got to check out this spot! They're famous for their rum and once you've seen their logo you'll recognize it everywhere afterward. Upon entering they have a great little section with hats, hoodies, tanks, t-shirts, stickers, koozies, etc. The place is modern and welcoming and has a fun vibe. The staff warmly greeted us and were super knowledgeable about the rum and overall drink selections.We went to the bar side and tried several cocktails with a variety of flavors and rums. The craft cocktails were expertly made and really showcased the rum they are known for. The bartender did a great job explaining them and finding ones that catered to each of our tastes.We had some kiddos with us and they were welcome. They had some snacks and kid-friendly beverages available for them, as well as wifi. Street parking was very easy and it was walkable from some other cute shops in the area. This is somewhere you shouldn't be on the fence about trying - seriously go, you won't regret it!

Famous for their rum and I finally got to try it and buy some. Last time I was here, they were closed for remodeling the entire time ugh. The remodeling made their distillery bigger so that they could make more and not keep selling out before the weekend hit. They seem to have a limited by season shipwreck series bottle as well. Bar has cocktails and (probably changing) slushie flavors not mentioned on the website. Great hangout bar for locals and tourists alike and offerings atypical enough w reputable rum that is worth a visit if you are in the area.Decor is a mix of some pirate or cooking based items appropriate for a rum bar place and local paraphernalia.

We had a blast at the Outer Banks Rum Distillery! Their team in the gift shop and tasting station were so fun and friendly and super knowledgeable. We tried the pecan honey rum and the spiced rum and ended up buying a bottle to take home. You also must try the rum soaked candied pecans! They're amazing! The gift shop is awesome, they've done a great job with the merch. We bought shirts, stickers, decals, glasses, and a bar sign - yeah, we went full tourist and don't regret it! I can't wait to use some of the rum for my homemade vanilla extract!

This time to OBX we stayed in Kill Devil Hills. The story goes that Blackbeard had rum buried in the sand dunes of the area so strong it could kill the devil - hence the name - Kill Devil Hills. While in Manteo we learned that there is still rum - Kill Devil Hills Rum made at Outer Banks Distilling in the town we were in - Manteo. We found the distillery, went in and had a few samples followed by bringing some of the rum back home with us. The ingredients of this rum is pure without refined sugar added. It is very good. I also picked up some local honey used in one of their rums. It was great talking to the person who was serving the samples and was also the "main guy" at the distillery. The inside is a fun environment. And, there is a bar where you can get drinks made with their spirits.

Adding on another wonderful experience at the distillery. This is a must stop on every beach trip. If you get the chance to have their vice frozen cocktail it is a must. It was to die for!

This is a small place and parking is street parking. This is ok though! The inside offers good rum and a small bar with seating for you to try some of the cocktails that they do using their rum varieties. It looks like they have 4 varieties that they craft and they're tasty. I ordered a mojito and they use fresh ingredients, so I had an actual small mint branch along with the muddled mint. Really nice, tasty. I will return!

Loved the staff, great rum, merch and cool craft cocktails. Walkable from the bay which was an added bonus.

Really cool spot in Manteo. Went here on day 1 of our OBX alcohol tour we created, trying out all the breweries, distilleries, wine places galore on the outer banks. We didn't know what to expect but it was so highly rated we had to check it out. None of us are huge rum people but I think it's safe to say that's completely changed. We walked in, looked at some merchandise (they have a lot of cool stuff) and went to grab a table at the bar. Limited seating but we got a small high top. We all ordered different drinks and they were made to perfection. Everyone was impressed and happy with their unique drink. The way the bartender made rum taste so darn... TASTY was awesome! One drink even had seaweed in it which was surprisingly refreshing. Another had jalapeño. We all tried each others drinks and liked everything. They sell two bottles of rum here, a silver and a pecan. We did a little tasting of the rum plain after we had the mixed drinks. Sadly I could only try the silver but my friends tried both and everyone agreed the silver was superior. The guy at the front doing tastings was very passionate about the rum and told us a lot about it and that they will have a third spiced rum soon! Before we left, we all bought shirts!

I love this distillery! I definitely recommend doing their rum tasting which only takes a few minutes. Their mixed drinks are delicious and make sure to say hi to the cute dog behind the counter :)

Who would have thought there would be a rum distillery in the Outer Banks? It does fit. The pirate vibes and the rum mesh well. My mom and I stopped here while visiting the area and enjoyed some samples at the distillery side, bought a whole lot of alcohol, and then ended up on the bar side imbibing.I really fell in love with the pecan rum and purchased a bottle. My mom fell in love with all the rum and bought all three bottles. I also went with the pecan rum crusted nuts and can't wait to dive into those. They were also part of the sampling and incredibly delicious.On the bar side, I went with Carver's Courage. It was the pecan honey rum, homemade peanut milk, that had this incredible taste to it and is dairy-free, cold brew coffee, demerara syrup and chocolate bitters. This was THE best cocktail I have had in a long time. I wish I could make it at home, but I feel like that peanut milk won't be easy to replicate. My mom had the Mango Snapper that included the silver rum, mango, lime, mint syrup and chili tincture. That was very good too. The sweet and spicy balanced the drink out well.