Velier Arawaks Clairin Ansyen Vaval 39 Mois Julian Biondi (ex-sherry) 2017
Rich, herbal, with a dominant sherry finish.
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Clairin Ansyen Vaval 39 Mois Julian Biondi (ex-sherry) is a distinctively Haitian rum from Arawaks distillery, expertly managed by Velier. Distilled in 2017 from sugar cane juice using a pot still, and matured for over three years, this rum boasts a notable 50.3% ABV. An aromatic blend, it offers herbal and barrel notes with complex spices and overripe hues. On the palate, sherry and barrel flavors dominate with hints of herbal and spicy elements accentuated by a touch of sour cherry. While some users highlight its rich character and artisanal quality, others suggest the sherry influence might overshadow its original vibrancy.
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About the Arawaks distillery
The Arawaks distillery is located in Haiti. Rums from Arawaks have been reviewed 461 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