Black Collar is a well-established New Zealand brand, crafting premium spirits since 2017. Located on the outskirts of Kerikeri in the Winterless North, they have a strong focus on rum production and are among the few New Zealand distilleries that handle the entire process in-house, from fermentation to distillation and aging in oak. Their award-winning gin offers a contemporary twist inspired by the Bay of Islands.
At Black Collar, they take pride in crafting spirits with character, complexity, and charm. Their commitment extends to the environment, as they exclusively use sustainably grown sugarcane for all their spirit production. Whether it’s Black Collar Vodka, Gin, or Rum, you can count on these spirits being made from natural and sustainable sugarcane.
Fermented, pot distilled and aged at our distillery. This pure Black Collar Rum has tasting notes of vanilla, caramel and butterscotch with a hint of smokey char from the oak. The Bay of Islands has a strong and plentiful rum history. Thousands of rum casks were unloaded and consumed in the Bay of Islands in the 1800s. The Bay has been a sailor’s safe haven for centuries and we’re continuing this long-established tradition with Black Collar Rum.
Black Collar Rum is a small batch of light golden rum produced at the Bay of Islands distillery. Pot distilled, then aged in oak to give it smoothness and just the right amounts of charred wood flavour notes.
You’ll find vanilla, caramel, butterscotch notes with just a hint of charred oak. Black Collar Rum is smooth enough to be poured neat or complement your favourite mixers and cocktails.
38.5% ABV.