Introducing the Clairin 2017 Ansyen Vaval, a truly unique rum aged for 39 months and bottled in 2020. This exquisite spirit hails from the vibrant region of Haiti, boasting an impressive ABV of 50.3%. The Clairin Vaval is known for its complex and evolving profile, offering a remarkable array of flavors and aromas. Initially underestimated by some, this rum reveals its depth and character upon closer inspection. The influence of the former sherry cask is evident, imparting pronounced sherry and grape aromas along with woody notes. While some feel the barrel may have taken more than it gave, the resulting profile is nonetheless distinct and captivating. This rum truly comes alive after a bit of rest, allowing the alcohol to settle and the sherry note to become more prominent. With its long and lingering finish, the Clairin Ansyen Vaval 39 Mois leaves a lasting impression on the palate.
The former sherry cask imparts marked sherry and grape aromas, along with woody notes. Some reviewers feel the sherry cask influence may overshadow the vibrancy of the unaged Vaval.
Yes, it is recommended to let the rum rest for a while after pouring to allow the alcohol to settle and the sherry notes to become more prominent.
The finish is very long and lingering, with herbal and spicy notes, hints of cherry, vanilla, and roasted flavors that stay on the palate for a considerable time.
The Clairin 2017 Ansyen Vaval 39 Month is a fascinating rum that requires a bit of patience to fully appreciate. The sherry cask influence is prominent, delivering a rich and complex aroma and taste. While some may find the wood influence a bit too strong, the overall experience is unique and impressive. The long, lingering finish ensures that this rum will be remembered long after the last sip.
Spirit Radar is my daily tool that become crucial for my busines. As an independent bottler I follow my bottles (The Colours of Rum) on various e-commerce sites. On the other hand, a spirits' collector I use Spirit Radar to chase bottles I want to buy or sell. I also use "my collection" tool to value my own bottles. Spirit Radar become really useful and I can see the team works systematically to improve the app. I will surely remain loyal user.
CEO Wealth Solutions SA
We have used Spirit Radar since the very beginning. Both in our business and for private use. It is a fantastic tool to keep you updated in the market. It can be very time consuming to find an exact bottle somewhere in the world, but with Spirit Radar, you can get that information within seconds. We have also used it when we need to keep track of our bottles and see what our customers wants. Besides that, its an interesting platform, when you want to explore the rum world, or search for bottles that could be really hard to find in the normal stores. It is very easy and intuitive to use.
Mastertaster at Romdeluxe
Ardbeg Traigh Bhan Batch No.1 Small Batch Release 19yo 46.2% 700ml
Macallan Edition No.1 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 48% 750ml
LM&V 2019 Hampden Great House 59% 700ml
Velier Caroni 1998 Dennis X Gopaul Employees 1st Release 20yo 69.5% 700mlSpirit Radar gathers as much information and data as possible about each bottle. We have collected historical offers and auctions for each bottle, sometimes dating back to 2012.
We constantly check every site for new and updated offers. When a bottle becomes in stock, we know it within minutes.
We use all this data to compute the market value of each bottle. As a result, you can see the price trend of each bottle and find the best place to buy it.
In addition, we constantly expand our database: we add new bottles, online stores, and auction portals. Find new releases and rare bottles for the best prices.
Spirit Radar allows you to add bottles to your watch list. When we find a bottle from your watch list in stock, we will send you a notification. You can also set a maximum price you are willing to pay, and we will ignore all more expensive offers.
We check every site multiple times a day, the hottest bottles even every few minutes. You will be one of the first to know when a bottle becomes available to buy.
When we find an auction of a bottle you watch, we will notify you before it ends. You can disable all auction-related notifications or disable them for individual bottles.
Do you know the current value of your collection? And how has it grown during the last 30 days? Spirit Radar makes it simple. Just add bottles to your collection and enter purchase prices.
Every day, you'll get an updated value of your collection and how much you gained since you purchased the bottles. These statistics are provided for your entire collection, as well as for individual bottles.
Security is our top priority. Only you can see your collection and statistics.
