The Caribbean region is like a necklace with beads-islands strung on it, each of which is bright and distinctive in its own way. Nevertheless, the Dominican Republic is rightfully considered the main pearl in the chain of world-class resorts. It is here - the whitest sand, the most turquoise sea and the most striking nature. If you add drinks from the Dominican Republic and the hospitality and cordiality of local residents to this festive palette, you lose all the need to choose a place for your next vacation for a long time.
Dominican alcohol
The customs looks positively on the import of only a liter of spirits or two liters of wine. For a larger volume, they may be asked to pay a duty, and it is better to spend this money on alcohol in the Dominican Republic, which is sold in every supermarket at a quite pleasant price. A bottle of 0.5 liters of the famous local rum will cost no more than $ 10 (in 2014 prices). By the way, the export of the national drink can be limited only by the capacity of the Dominican guest's suitcase.
Dominican national drink
The so-called "Three Bs" are well known in the country. These are three varieties of local rum, each of which is quite worthy of the title of "National drink of the Dominican Republic". The three brothers - Brugal, Barselo and Bermudes - have been produced since the second half of the 19th century and are considered global brands of the same value as champagne in France or tequila in Mexico.
Brugal rum is named after the founder of the plant in the Dominican Republic, Andrés Brugal Montaner. It was he who came up with the idea of producing this national drink. The Spaniard who emigrated from Cuba brought with him many secrets of rum making, and today this alcohol, produced by his descendants, is considered one of the best in the Caribbean. Among its varieties:
- Brugal Papa Andres is the most expensive rum in the Dominican Republic.
- Brugal 1888 Gran Reserva - dark 40-degree, belongs to the best varieties.
- Brugal Extra Viejo is a drink with a strength of 38 degrees, used both in pure form and for making cocktails.
- Brugal Anejo is a light-colored rum for cocktails.
Alcoholic drinks of the Dominican Republic
For fans of light alcoholic drinks, the Dominican Republic offers a variety of cocktails based on the famous rum, Chilean wines, sold here in large quantities, and several varieties of local beer. The most famous beer brands are Kiskeia and Presidente. In general, alcoholic drinks of the Dominican Republic, their quality and assortment allow you to find a suitable one for every traveler.
