Velier Chelo Clairin Sajous 2016

Complex, intense, vibrant Haitian rum experience.

Complex nose with citrus and honey
Lively vegetal and fruity profile
Strong, harmonious flavor with water
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Clairin Sajous offers a vibrant mix of citrus, honey, and vegetal flavors, praised for its complex nose and robust palate. Perfect for those seeking intense tastes.

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    How does this rum taste?

    Clairin Sajous, distilled at Haiti’s Chelo distillery and bottled by Velier, showcases a flavorful blend of citrus, honey, and vegetal notes. This 54.3% ABV rum offers a complex nose with aromas of solvents and esters, while its palate delivers honeyed, dry, and intense characteristics. Users praise its lively vegetal tones and long mineral finish. The rum is appreciated for its fresh, fruity profile and subtle sweetness, which are accentuated when water is added. Clairin Sajous embodies the vibrant essence of Haitian rum with an agricultural twist, appealing to those who favor a robust and intense taste experience. Enjoy it neat or with a splash of water to enhance its nuanced flavors.

    Aroma

    Solvents Citrus Vegetal Ester

    Taste

    Honey Intense Dry Mineral

    How is this rum rated?

    8.5/10 28 reviews
    Top 8% Haiti
    Top 9% Chelo

    NOSE: Very fruity; grilled pineapple, mango, papaya, cherry and perhaps sweet banana in the background. Almost equally prominent are the oily notes; fumes and even exhaust of kerosene and diesel. Again hints of smoky mescal. Great nose (90-91p) A little water opens it up; fruitier, less mineral or oily, lifting my score just a notch. (91-92p) TASTE: Slightly more alcohol and pepper on the arrival, but nice concentration on the mid palate. Water really lifts it, opens it up, makes it more harmonious; fruity, nicely structured, mildly peppered, even a little oiliness. (90-91p) OVERALL: 91 points

    Yes man, also a great rum from @SaibotZtar. Honestly mega tasty. Alcohol is super integrated, you can hardly feel it. Otherwise slightly fruity, mineral and yet very intense. But really delicious. Recommendation goes out:-)

    Nose Vamos Muchachos! (Wait, seems wrong!) The first sniff throws you on a wild vegetable patch on a mexican farm. Wild agaves, raspberry, quinces, unripe corn, celery, goat cheese and wet goat skin. Also wet hay in autumn (fresh summer hay is different as everybody knows), maple syrup and indeed, some sweet potato notes. Really green, bold and surprisingly complex! With water: Much rounder and sweeter with heavy roasted barley and fresh baked german bread. What a sophisticated development, considering they didn't use any barley (we believe). Palate Such an explosion of green vegetables! Exactly the same expressions that we had on the nose, including one loose goat skin hair. Beside, it's very salty and herbal with bison grass and woodruff. The body is light and the texture is oily. With water: Becoming sweeter and even greener now, with an idea of aniseed brandy and chartreuse. This is so odd and entertaining. Finish Quite long actually, with white pepper and bitter lemons. But definitely no lemon juice, more on the peels side.

    #4456 08.11.2023 This is a very fresh and intense release. Very fruity with some esters and Agricole and light mineral notes. The palate is oily and fresh and there is a very long and warm finish. Love the citrus in the profile. The empty glass has light vegetal notes.

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX442
    ABV
    54,3%
    Category
    Clairin
    Vintage
    2016
    Made from
    Sugar cane juice
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <50€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Velier • Chelo 2016 &nbsp; 54,3% Clairin Sajous

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    About the Chelo distillery

    The Chelo distillery is located in Haiti. Rums from Chelo have been reviewed 1,158 times with an average of 8.2/10.

    Rums: 51
    Avg Rating: 8.2/10
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