Velier Arawaks Clairin Ansyen Vaval (The Nectar)

Fresh, complex, citrus-driven Clairin rum.

Clairin Ansyen Vaval offers floral, smoky notes with a fresh citrus aroma and a light vanilla finish, appealing mostly to those who enjoy vibrant, fresh rums.

8.0  / 10  (17 reviews)

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Fresh citrus aroma
    • Floral and smoky taste
    • Well-balanced profile

    Clairin Ansyen Vaval (The Nectar) is a unique Haitian rum from the Arawaks distillery, bottled by Velier. Distilled in 2018 using a pot still from sugarcane juice and aged for over four years, this rum offers a complex aroma dominated by citrus and fresh sugarcane notes, with subtle hints of vanilla and caramel. On the palate, its floral and smoky character is complemented by citrus undertones and a light vanilla finish. While some user reviews highlight its fresh and rounded profile, others find the flavors too light or not as bold due to the Caroni cask aging. This Clairin is best appreciated by those who favor fresh, citrus-driven rums.

    Aroma

    Citrus Sugarcane Fresh Floral

    Taste

    Floral Citrus Smoky Vanilla

    How is this rum rated?

    8.0  / 10  (17 reviews)

    "Ein frischer angenehmer runder Clairin in guter Trinkstärke! Er ist für meinen Geschmack schon fast zu leicht, wass seine Qualität aber nicht im geringsten schmälert. Insgesamt ist er mehr auf der zitrus- und pflanzlichen (frischen) Seite. Ein Sipper für den Sommer"

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    8.0 / 10
    Review by: Thunderbird

    "#4520 09.12.2023 This is a very fresh profile with a medicinal touch. The palate is well rounded with light glue and a faint smoky note. The finish is medium to long with a nice citrus touch. The empty glass has some faint tar and light caramel."

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    8.4 / 10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

    "Nase wie ein leichter 90er Jahre Uitvlugt. Im Gaumen recht metallisch für einen Clairin. Natürlich insgesamt sehr grasig. Vom Caroni Fass bekommt man ein paar dreckige Töne. Hintenraus recht scharf."

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    7.8 / 10
    Review by: Leo Tomczak

    "Blind tasting, therefore sensibly without the usual photo. I don't like the taste of rum at all, especially the finish, which tastes like pickled wood (who does that!?). I'm unable to classify the country. Resolution: RX16631 (Confirmed once again: This clairin-caroni combo is just not my cup of tea)."

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    6.0 / 10
    Review by: Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX16631
    ABV
    50%
    Category
    Rhum Agricole
    Vintage
    2018
    Bottled
    2022
    Cask number
    #VA17CR-7
    Made from
    Sugar cane juice
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    4 years 1mo
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Velier • Arawaks 2018 &nbsp; 4yr &nbsp; 50% Clairin Ansyen Vaval (The Nectar)

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    109€

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    About the Arawaks distillery

    The Arawaks distillery is located in Haiti. Rums from Arawaks have been reviewed 439 times with an average of 8.0/10.

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