The Clairin Le Rocher 2017 is a distinctive rum crafted in Haiti at the Le Rocher distillery, meticulously selected and bottled by the renowned independent bottler, Velier. Distilled in 2017 using a pot still from sugar cane juice, this rum boasts an ABV of 46.5%. This traditional Haitian rhum is produced at Romulus Bethel's distillery in Pignon, utilizing sugar cane syrup from three different varieties, resulting in a smoother and sweeter palate than most Clairins.
The aroma of the Clairin Le Rocher is unique, presenting a powerful and intriguing bouquet. The fermentation process introduces notes of vegetables like carrot, parsnip, and cauliflower, alongside olive, a slight grassy, lactic note, and even a hint of charcuterie. On the palate, it is unexpectedly soft and velvety, showing a vegetal profile that includes fermented sugar cane, licorice, a slight woody touch, and exotic fruits. The olive and smoky notes from the nose reappear, but the overall impression is of a generous and vegetal cane.
Produced using a single pot still and bottled at full proof following the Clairin method, the name "Le Rocher" is inspired by the Gospel of Matthew 7:24-27: "The foolish man builds his house on sand, but the wise man builds his house on the rock." Fittingly, the Le Rocher distillery is built upon a rock!
The Clairin Le Rocher Batch 1 is the result of spontaneous fermentation, a defining feature of this rum. It is made from sugar cane syrup by Bethel Romelus in Pignon, a typical village in the Northwest of Haiti. Enthusiasts describe the nose as having notes of olive, smoky, fermented, basil, and thyme, while the flavor profile combines olive, lemon, floral, herbal, and fermented characteristics. As an approachable white rum with a refined and rich finish, the Clairin Le Rocher has left a lasting impression on rum aficionados who appreciate its distinctive qualities and reasonable price.
Clairin Le Rocher stands out due to its complex fermentation process, use of multiple sugar cane varieties, and production at the Le Rocher distillery in Haiti. Its unique flavor profile includes notes of vegetables, olives, exotic fruits, and smoky elements.
This rum is produced at Romulus Bethel’s distillery in Pignon, Haiti, and is selected and bottled by the independent bottler Velier.
The rum has an ABV (alcohol by volume) of 46.5%.
The nose includes notes of olive, smoky, fermented vegetables, basil, and thyme. The palate features flavors of olive, lemon, floral, herbal, and fermented characteristics, with a rich, honeyed sweetness and a refined, brine finish.
Reviewers find Clairin Le Rocher to be one of the most approachable Clairins from Velier. The nose, while subtle, presents notes of lemon, plasticine, basil, and olives. On the palate, flavors of lemon, olives, pear, and floral notes shine through, leading to a rich finish with honeyed sweetness, olive, and brine. Some describe unique elements like funky fermented and smoky bacon notes, making it an intriguing choice for rum enthusiasts. The distinct olive-briny profile and refined finish have captivated many, despite some finding it a bit too fermented. Overall, it's a soothing and delicious experience, perfect for those seeking something different in a white rum.
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