Yesterday:
https://outerbanksdistilling.com/
Visit included tasting, beverage for A and a tour of the new still, fermenting and bottling installation which recently started operations.
Typically, I am not a rum fan however, I am a fan of local distilleries.
The Kill Devil Pecan Rum is outstanding.
"Inspired by large pecan trees that tower over our distillery, Kill Devil Pecan Rum gives us the chance to utilize local produce. The honey used is sourced from our neighboring town of Wanchese while the pecans are from an orchard just across the Croatan sound in Manns Harbor. This rum has butterscotch in the nose and starts out with nutty pecan flavors giving way to a subtle honey finish that gives it body and a creamy mouthfeel. A rather pleasant byproduct of our production is a large quantity of rum soaked pecans. We have now begun to candy these pecans-"