Clairin Ansyen Vaval is a unique rum produced in Haiti at the Arawaks Distillery and selected and bottled by Velier. This rum, distilled from sugar cane juice in 2016 using a Pot Still, has been aged for 21 months, resulting in a 48.6% ABV. The aging process is less prominent compared to other Clairins, but the notes of fermenting sugar cane juice are enough to delight the senses. The nose is greeted with beautiful sugar cane eau-de-vie, evolving from vegetal and spicy notes, with aromas of olive and exotic fruit, to a more English-style fruitiness.
The aroma of Clairin Ansyen Vaval is captivating, with notes of citrus, banana, mango, grass, and hay. The flavor profile is equally intriguing, combining spice, floral, honey, vegetal, and medicinal notes, creating a distinctive mix of agricole sweetness and Jamaican explosiveness. The palate is serious and balanced, with the aging more evident on the tongue. A lovely varnish is laid down on fragrant wood, followed by a coat of wax, and then the flavors of exotic fruits, sweet spices, and generous vegetables are savored. With aeration, all the vegetables that have entered the fermentation of this Clairin are reviewed: pine, cedar, lemongrass, sorrel, creating a complex mixture with a tight weave that contains a sturdy Clairin and gives it style.
Clairin Ansyen Vaval showcases a bouquet of vegetal, floral, citrus, and buttery notes with a hint of glue, transitioning to a tantalizing mix of vegetal, floral, sour, dried fruit, and medicinal flavors on the palate. Some users have noticed subtle hints of the Caroni cask influence. Overall, this rum is a distinctive and enjoyable addition to any well-stocked bar, serving as a reference point for future tastings of Haitian rums.
Clairin Ansyen Vaval is produced in Haiti at the Arawaks Distillery and is selected and bottled by Velier.
This rum is distilled from sugar cane juice using a Pot Still and has been aged for 21 months.
The aroma is floral, medicinal, citrus, grassy, and vegetal. The taste profile includes floral, medicinal, vegetal, honey, and spicy notes, while the finish is vegetal and medicinal.
Clairin Ansyen Vaval has a less prominent aging profile compared to other Clairins, with a distinctive mix of vegetal, floral, and spice notes.
The rum has an ABV of 48.6% and comes in a 700 ml bottle.
Reviewers note that Clairin Ansyen Vaval has a prominent sugar cane aroma with herbal notes, followed by strawberry, vanilla, and olive. The taste is spicy and herbaceous with a strong olive presence and a long finish with hints of banana. Some also mention subtle tar notes from the Caroni cask. The rum is seen as a balance between Haitian agricole and Jamaican rum styles, making it an intriguing addition to one's collection.
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