Velier Arawaks Vieux Vaval (First Release) 2015 8yr 51,8%
Floral, earthy; intriguing yet challenging taste.
Vieux Vaval stands out for its floral notes and robust agricole profile, with mixed reviews on its aromatic intensity and smoothness.
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How does this rum taste?
- Floral notes appreciated
- Robust agricole character
- Mild palate surprise
The Vieux Vaval (First Release) is a distinctive Haitian rum from Arawaks distillery, selected by Velier. Distilled in 2015 and aged for 8 years, this pot-stilled rum bottled at 51.8% ABV offers a bold profile. Users report intense aromas like dried fruit and nail polish, transitioning into floral and sweet tasting notes with a noticeable alcoholic presence. While some find its depth diminished compared to younger Vaval expressions, it maintains an agricole character. Although the nose might be overpowering for some, the palate surprises with its mild, floral notes. A complex rum that invites both intrigue and scrutiny, best explored by those seeking an adventurous experience.
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About the Arawaks distillery
The Arawaks distillery is located in Haiti. Rums from Arawaks have been reviewed 379 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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Mike H.
Dec 9, 2023
"82 points. Tasted at the WLP 2023."
Schnubbi
Jul 24, 2024
"Not really bad, quite tasty. Unfortunately, there is hardly anything left of the original DNA of the unripened Vaval, in this respect I liked RX8887 with its green olive even better. In the end, it was unfortunately a little unspectacular for me and did not meet my expectations. You can try it, but you don't have to buy it."
F.L.O.
Jun 15, 2024
"The first impression is still a little spongy. Typical Vaval on the nose, just a little weaker than a fresh unaged distillate. Then a little irritating on the tongue... The alcohol is present but well integrated. The floral notes are clearly reduced. This makes it more accessible, but also somehow more boring than the unaged or 4y. Nevertheless, still a good rum. "Won't and can't" describes it quite well. I'll have to try it again... not that I'm doing it an injustice."
Fuwi
Jul 20, 2024
"I'm Dreikampf Vieux Sajous/ Casimir/ Vaval belegt dieser Kandidat den zweiten Platz. Die Nase war eher nicht einladend, sehr alkoholisch, verbranntes Gummi und eher penetrant, unangenehm. Auf der Zunge dafür sehr überraschend mild, nahezu floral. Aber natürlich sehr agricole lastig und grasig, bringt mehr Bums und Spaß auf der Zunge mit als der Casimir bei identischer Reifezeit und weniger Alkohol"