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Rhum Clément may be one of the most prestigious spirits brands in the world, but it has a playful side as well. Just look at Rhum Clément Cuvée Festive.

Rhum Neisson stands out among the already outstanding collection of Martinique rhums for its excellent quality. Bio Esprit takes things to another level.

Sure, life is always all ups and downs, but this week's roller coaster was anything but business as usual.

History and all-things-rhum – few places do it better than Distillerie Depaz.

The Rhum J Bally Rhum Vieux I enjoyed in the shadow of Mt. Pelée a few years ago has always stood out to me as a singular sipping experience.

For those who like their rhum dark and neat, with an occasional ice cube or two, there's only one correct order in Martinique: rhum vieux. My favorite: Rhum JM.

Dark, smoky, seductively aromatic and complex, La Flibuste is the very embodiment of both the brand and the word "Favorite" to me.

In a true rhum paradise like Martinique, Le Kano stands out for offering the widest selection of fine rhums I've ever seen anywhere.

It's easy to work up a thirst in the Pointe du Bout section of Trois-Ilets, Martinique. When you do, definitely duck into Le Bistrot and ask for Eric.