Dominican Republic

For 2015, one rum simply deserves a little extra recognition. Its name: Kirk and Sweeney.

Beer and politics tend to make strange bedfellows, no Caribbean brew embodying this more than the Dominican Republic's beloved Presidente.

Sitting atop Pico Duarte, the tallest peak in the Caribbean, is just one of many awe inspiring West Indian experiences found nowhere else in the world.

If you could have a chat with the devil, what would you tell him? Shout at the Devil at Le Boca del Diablo on the Samana peninsula of the Dominican Republic.

American brands aren't always what they seem in the Caribbean. Sometimes, as with a restaurant in the DR for the uncommon seafood lover in you, they're better.

The Bahoruco region of the Dominican Republic sounds perfect for nature-loving uncommon travelers... unless you believe the legend of the Biembien.

Over the past 3 generations, Los Hermanos Guillén have collected and reproduced native Taíno ceramic art as a way to preserve the history of Hispañola.

With apologies to Havana Club Tres Años, I humbly submit Ron Barceló Gran Platinum as the second best rum for making daiquiris.

An aged golden rum from the Dominica Republic infused with natural honey and ginger, Cayrum is certainly distinctive. But, is it any good?