Velier Arawaks Clairin Ansyen Vaval 39 Mois Julian Biondi (ex-sherry) 2017
Highly praised aged Clairin with intense barrel and sherry influence, herbal-menthol complexity and a long, satisfying finish. A distinctive, characterful sipper for fans of this style.
Fans of aged Clairin and other rustic, characterful cane-juice rums who enjoy strong barrel and sherry influence with herbal, menthol and vegetal notes at moderate but present ABV.
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Bold, woody herbal Clairin
If you already enjoy Clairin or other funky cane-juice rums, this adds wood and sherry depth without losing the rustic edge—perfect when you’re ready for a more complex, herbal sipper.
Beginners expecting soft, sweet rum or anyone who dislikes menthol/medicinal notes and pronounced oak taking the lead over fresh, vibrant Clairin character.
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About the Arawaks distillery
The Arawaks distillery is located in Haiti. Rums from Arawaks have been reviewed 480 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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Un’altra garanzia nelle vasta gamma firmata Velier. Il Clairin è arte sottoforma di distillato di canna da zucchero, le lunghe fermentazioni con lieviti indigeni e metodi ancestrali regalano a questo prodotto sentori di barile accompagnati da un bel tenore alcolico. In bocca sentori di liquirizia, erbe, tostati, speziati e rotondi che regalano una bevuta veramente interessante. Un bel finale vegetale con una durata media/lunga. Amo i Clairin distillati e imbottigliati ma questo Arawaks invecchiato 39 mesi è veramente qualcosa di spettacolare. Super consigliato per gli amanti di questo stile!
I think that the barrel takes more than it gives in this case. Definitely get the wood, which is nice, but the vibrancy of the unaged Vaval is significantly diminished.
Great rum! Marked sherry and grape aromas with woody notes. I initially underestimated it then began to appreciate it. In my opinion the former sherry cask affected the rum too much, a bit like what happens with former whiskey casks.
Braucht Luft, wenn Alkohol etwas verflogen ist kommt die Sherry Note wesentlich mehr zur Geltung