Velier Papalin Haiti 2018

A very pleasant surprise. This papalin is a little concentrate of exoticism. Fruit and wood combine perfectly, and the copper notes are very pleasant. Finally, the whole is very well balanced and quite smooth. This rum takes you on a journey.

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!

Very nice blend with everything that characterizes Haiti. Great fruitiness, creamy mouthfeel, a pinch of wood. A great sipper!

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.

MMn a very great rum. Wonderful fruity nose with light ester notes, which can also convince on the tongue!

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

A blend of different casks from 5 Haitian distilleries: Casimir, Distillerie de Port-au-Prince, Le Rocher, Sajous and Vaval. The nose is vanilla, floral, slightly lemony with a hint of banana. On the palate, you add a little fat, a light woodiness and medium length.

Nice part with pear and the typical grassy Clairin aromas. A little astringent and dry on the palate, but overall very round and even better with a few drops of water. Gets my recommendation for the price.

I feel something very specific there, but I still can't figure out what it is

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.

A nice blend, the clairin spirit is still there in this aged Jamaican rum, but a whole new level of taste is added, especially a creamy side that adds to the sugar cane and grassy notes, without hiding too much the Haitian origin

My nose is starting to close so will have to leave the tasing notes for another day. - New day and now with notes.

An exciting rum that offers a variety of aromas. Fruity on the nose, cherry notes, glue, rooibos tea, caramel. On the palate, the Agricole component comes through clearly, sugar cane, grassy, also fruity notes, some Esther and honey to finish. I smelled the glass again the morning after and was surprised by the aromas of fully ripe sweet cherry. Top value for money in my opinion.

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.

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.