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Velier Distillerie Bethel Romelus Clairin Le Rocher 2020
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Made for drinkers who chase the weird end of Haitian clairin, this unaged cane-juice pot-still spirit is all smoke, olive and a savory meaty streak — one taster even flagged a clear cheese note. Floral and citrus soften the edges, but the alcohol runs hot and a touch aggressive. Loud, herbal, and genuinely unusual; a few call it their favorite clairin, others find it too much.
The community says- Smoky-meaty character
- Genuinely unusual
- Keep in mind: Hot alcohol
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How does Velier Distillerie Bethel Romelus Clairin Le Rocher 2020 taste?
From community reviews · summarized with AI
Smoky, meaty, olive-driven wild clairin Divisive by design: smoky, meaty, olive-heavy clairin that some love and some find too wild and hot. Several say it shines in a daiquiri more than sipped neat.
Clairin fans who want smoky, savory, unusual spirits
Anyone wanting a smooth, sweet, easy sipper
Style & occasion: Fresh & grassyCocktails & mixingSipping neat
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21 community reviews
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Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#5189 20.03.2025 Running through a few samples at home. Nose Round, light smoke, vegetal, light floral, light citrus, light olive, banana, cheese. Palete Round, fresh, light smoke, light citrus, light apricot, floral, light vegetal. Finish Medium long, light oily, light smoke, fresh, light citrus, floral, faint herbal. Empty glass Perfume, fruits, olive, smoke. This was a unique experience and one of the first times where I can pick up a clear cheese note.
Review by Nathaniel Bloch
Tasted among 5: Rocher, casimir, sajous, vaval & sonson, and actually maybe my second favorite. Could have been the favorite if it had a bit more complexity and length in the finish which is medium. But don't get me wrong, it s interesting, mainly around the ester, smoky-meaty and olives notes
Review by Melanc
A very flavorful rum. Reminds of barbecues in summer. The smoky side is very present and hard in the tempo. You either love it or hate it.
Review by Tano
Not for sipping in my opinion, but it's great for mixing. Really aggressive and colourful, with herbal and smoky tones.
Review by Oliver
Perfume, smoky, extreme - wild. But still accessible. I'm looking forward to a daiquiri with this rum.
Review by Morgan Garet
An ultra indulgent palate but a little lack of pep to reach the next level.
Review by Djehey
Note my favorite clairin. Alcool not well integrated. A bit aggressive to my taste.
Review by Stefan L
Very different with mushrooms and meat.
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23 bottles logged by 20 collectors.
Both drunk and collected.
34% opened, 2 emptied.
What did the community pay for Velier Distillerie Bethel Romelus Clairin Le Rocher 2020?
Community paid 32–48 €.
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Details about Velier Distillerie Bethel Romelus Clairin Le Rocher 2020
A Clairin from Haiti, bottled by Velier, at 47,2%.
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