Velier Arawaks Clairin Vaval Fritz Vaval

Clairin Vaval Fritz Vaval is a unique Haitian rum offering vegetal, tomato, and herbal flavors with a balanced, aromatic profile. Unaged and robust at 53.3% ABV, it suits both sipping and cocktails.

8.0  / 10  (16 reviews)

Distinctive, earthy, and vegetal Haitian rum.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Unique aromatic profile
    • Balanced sweetness
    • Distinct Haitian character

    Clairin Vaval Fritz Vaval is a distinctive Haitian rum produced at the Arawaks distillery and bottled by Velier. Distilled from fresh sugar cane juice using a pot still and bottled unaged at 53.3% ABV, it delivers a unique sensory experience. The nose is dominated by vegetal and tomato notes, complemented by spice and herbal undertones. On the palate, it continues with vegetal, earthy, and herbal flavors, underscored by sugar cane sweetness. This rum's finish lingers with fresh, oily, and lightly fruity notes. It is well-suited for both sipping and cocktail creation, reflecting its balanced integration of flavors and richly aromatic character. Though some find its unconventional tomato note polarizing, many appreciate its originality and balanced complexity.

    Aroma

    Vegetal Tomato Spice Earthy

    Taste

    Vegetal Tomato Sugarcane Earthy

    How is this rum rated?

    8.0  / 10  (16 reviews)

    "#4810 10.08.2024 Enjoying some samples at home. Nose Round, tomato, apple, sugarcane, spice, light mint, light plum, light vegetal. Palate Oily, round, light vegetal, faint citrus, apple, light mint, faint floral, faint leather. Finish Medium long, fresh, oily, light apple, light vegetal, faint mint. The empty glass has light floral notes and some pineapple."

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    8.0 / 10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

    "Vaval's clairins seem to be on a roll, and it's easy to see why with their unaged juices. On the nose, there's the smell of Bolognese sauce, with cooking tomatoes mixed with aromatic herbs, seasoned with spices and cooked long enough for a smokier aftertaste. There's also a medicinal edge, with phenolic notes on the polish. It's original but well mastered. The attack on the palate is even more intense, with a salty, mineral, even coppery side that adds even more character. Sugar cane becomes more present, as does fruit. The earthy, vegetal side is not disturbing, and goes quite well with Bolognese. The profile is rich, elegant and aromatic. The alcohol is very well integrated. The finish is of decent length, with the same zany associations from copper and polish to tomato, herbs, salt, spices and roasted notes. There's a little more sweetness from the slightly honeyed sugar cane. A very good clairin, which drinks well on its own but also makes a perfect base for cocktails."

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    8.0 / 10
    Review by: TheRhumhoe

    "On-line degustation of Clairin by Rum explorer 9.12.2024"

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    8.1 / 10
    Review by: Filip Šikula

    "Nez très végétal, sur la tomate, incontestablement typique des rhums haïtiens. Bouche, franche mais peu agressive avec toujours ses notes de tomates, légumes, peut-être artichauts et les olives qu’on retrouve enfin de bouche."

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    8.5 / 10
    Review by: Mc Pirate
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX17570
    ABV
    53,3%
    Category
    White Rum
    Vintage
    2022
    Mark
    Fritz Vaval
    Made from
    Sugar cane juice
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    Unaged
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <50€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Velier • Arawaks 2022 &nbsp; Unaged &nbsp; 53,3% Clairin Vaval Fritz Vaval

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    Ø Market value
    41€

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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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