Velier Papalin Haiti

Wow, a complex clairin that is really fun! Great, soft nose. The 4 years of tropical maturation bring a great creaminess. Pear and fresh sugar cane are added. Alcohol very well integrated. A real insider tip!

This is a very nice blend especially when looking at the price tag. I like the nose because it is there from oæe ing the bottle and only gets better whil rested in the glass. Well rounded and fruity with spices and a very nice floral bouquet. The palate is warm and takes off where the nose ends.

Appealing rum, impressively diverse considering its age. On the nose with fresh fruit, pleasant woody and spicy notes, some lactic acid and subtle hints of meaty, bacon aromas. The palate is still somewhat impetuous and expressive, with lots of fruit, pointed spiciness and sugar cane sweetness. A promise for the future.

The taste is warm, velvety, of medium softness. Very intense, balanced taste of molasses and warm spices. The finish is pleasant, with a slow development and good persistence.

Great, complex Haiti blend! Goes in the direction of Casimir / Clairin. Great price-performance ratio!

The third and last of the Papalin series. Has a lot of Clarin.Nose: herbal-spicy, slightly woody and some fruit. First I got a mix of olive, pumpkin and saffron, with a slight vinegar impact. But next to that, honey sweetness and green apple. The whole but stirred in yogurt. In the back also a spicy licorice note. Interesting. 80Palate: herbal-spicy-sweet. Slightly bitter-salty at the start, clearly towards sesame, fennel and olive, maybe even artichoke. Then, however, slightly fruity with plum. But also seems creamy-bacony and toasted overall. A bit grassy at the back. Again, interesting. 80Haiti and its Clarins have a character all their own. This is captured very well here and clearly rounded off by the cross blend. Good introduction to this type of rum.

Nice clairin blend. Great storage for the price. I'm just not sure if it's suitable for the masses. I think the brute ones are simply better with Clairin. Otherwise you could also drink a relaxed round Agricole. Certainly one of the most accessible and beginner-friendly Clairins.

Very fresh and floral... not bad but also nothing special.

Typical rum from Haiti. Light oak, a bit floral to taste. It gets you quickly warm around the heart 😀

A well done blend... a blend with fruit and spices... however a bit thin on the palate! The alcohol is also not well integrated. This unfortunately results in a few points deduction

Based on the good reviews, I bought this one. This one is not my taste profile. Somehow too dry, woody and yes, I don't know how to describe it. Something is missing for me. Can't explain it. Will probably find a place at the back of my shelf.

The blend of various Clairins does a pretty good job. Slightly fruity, herbal notes, some spices and a slight honey sweetness. Overall, a round bottling with a slightly creamy mouthfeel. However, it is also somewhat unspectacular.

Edit: another opened sample less. All in all, a very nice rum and a daily sipper, although I have to say that there are better rums for the price that I would put in my glass. That's why I've downgraded it a little. All in all, a very digestible, well-rounded daily sipper, nothing special, but still delicious.

Vacation, we have been on the lakes with a Kajak, so a rum is fitting, but isn't it always? I am surprised by the flavours, expected mir esters and got quite the spice, malt and wood. There is some fruit, at the tip of my tongue, but it is short and the cask influence becomes dominant. Nice drink, but would not say it's typical for Haiti.

Very unusual but expressive Haiti with a super intense nose of tropical fruit yoghurt and Christmas cookies. Unusually delicious, beastly and spicy fruity complexity. Reminiscent of candied sugar with Williams pear brandy!