Clairin Sajous is a unique rum produced in Haiti at the Chelo distillery and bottled by the independent bottler Velier. Distilled in 2015 from sugar cane juice using a Pot Still, this rum has an ABV of 51%. The distillery Chelo, located near Saint Michel de l'Attalaye in the northern part of Haiti, produces this Clairin, selected and imported by Luca Gargano. The small distillery of Michel Sajous is located in the middle of a 30-hectare plantation where several varieties of sugar cane are grown organically.
Clairin Sajous is known for its fresh and organic aroma, with distinct lemon and vegetal notes. The palate reveals an oily texture, enriched with flavors of grapefruit, minerals, and salt. The finish is long, characterized by a pronounced intensity and a lingering cane flavor with a hint of citrus.
This remarkable white rum is highly appreciated by the RumX community for its distinct taste and quality. It is an ode to sugar cane, with aromas of herbs, pears, essential oil of mandarin, and fresh mint, topped with abundant sweet notes. Clairin, produced in Haiti from pure sugar cane juice, is similar to rum agricole but has the unique characteristic of fermenting with the natural yeasts contained in the sugar cane juice. This results in a captivating aroma of grass, lemon, bergamot, and earthy, vegetal notes.
Savoring this rarity is like receiving a full force of herbaceous aromas, with flavors of pears, mandarin essential oil, and fresh mint, all topped with abundant sweet notes. A true ode to sugar cane.
Clairin Sajous holds its own against other unaged spirits. The nose is exceptional with real raw sugar cane notes, accompanied by grass and root-like elements. The mouth is high in minerals with subtle citrus and grapefruit, and more buttery than expected. The finish is lightly spiced, somewhat intense with a slight metallic copper edge, making it more approachable and certainly sippable.
Clairin Sajous has an ABV of 51%.
The Chelo distillery is located near Saint Michel de l'Attalaye in the northern part of Haiti. It is a small distillery situated in the middle of a 30-hectare plantation where several varieties of sugar cane are grown organically.
Overall Taste: The Clairin 2015 Sajous offers a complex and multifaceted flavor profile, showcasing notes of tropical fruits, earthy elements, and mineral notes, with a hint of sweetness and a lingering finish.
The 2015 version of Clairin Sajous is considered one of the best white Clairins. Reviewers have praised its exceptional nose of freshly cut sugar cane, with a crystal-clear aroma. The palate is described as warm with pronounced notes of grape eau-de-vie, making it an excellent white rum for tasting. It is greatly balanced, tasty, and holds its own among other unaged spirits, with a more approachable and sippable profile than many unaged 100 proof spirits. Overall, it is seen as a highly enjoyable and well-crafted rum.
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