Velier Papalin Haiti 2018
For curious explorers into Haitian clairin, this cask‑strength 4‑year blend brings floral sugarcane, honey and woody spice with a slightly dry, vegetal edge. Often enjoyed neat as an expressive daily sipper, backed by 178 RumX reviews.
- Expressive nose
- Clairin character
- Great value
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Accessible, characterful Haitian clairin blend For curious explorers into Haitian clairin, this cask‑strength 4‑year blend brings floral sugarcane, honey and woody spice with a slightly dry, vegetal edge. Often enjoyed neat as an expressive daily sipper, backed by 178 RumX reviews.
Fans of grassy clairin and agricole-style rums who want a slightly more rounded, aged Haitian blend with floral, fruity and woody notes at a fair price.
Those sensitive to 50%+ ABV heat or looking for very sweet, thick, long-finishing sippers without vegetal or funky cane notes.
How is Velier Papalin Haiti 2018 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 8.1 lands squarely in the "Very good" band. 93% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by Mentalo
The blend of various Clairins does a pretty good job. Slightly fruity, herbal notes, some spices and a slight honey sweetness. Overall, a round bottling with a slightly creamy mouthfeel. However, it is also somewhat unspectacular.
Review by Oliver
Wow, a complex clairin that is really fun! Great, soft nose. The 4 years of tropical maturation bring a great creaminess. Pear and fresh sugar cane are added. Alcohol very well integrated. A real insider tip!
Review by Krogulczyk
Not a bad product, its admittedly tasty but all of the Haitian estery, savory, funky flavours have been killed by barrel notes. Whole lot of spicy flavours in that product as well. I think its not worth the money
Review by BTHHo 🥃
The taste is warm, velvety, of medium softness. Very intense, balanced taste of molasses and warm spices. The finish is pleasant, with a slow development and good persistence.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
This is a very nice blend especially when looking at the price tag. I like the nose because it is there from oæe ing the bottle and only gets better whil rested in the glass. Well rounded and fruity with spices and a very nice floral bouquet. The palate is warm and takes off where the nose ends.
Review by Johannes
Great, complex Haiti blend! Goes in the direction of Casimir / Clairin. Great price-performance ratio!
Review by Jakob
Ansprechender Rum, angesichts des Alters schon beeindruckend vielfältig. An der Nase mit frischen Früchten, wohltatierten Holz- und Gewürznoten, etwas Milchsäure sowie dezenten Anklängen fleischig-speckiger Aromen. Am Gaumen dann noch etwas ungestüm und expressiv, viel Frucht, spitze Würzigkeit und Zuckerrohrsüsse. Ein Versprechen für die Zukunft.
Review by Frank
The third and last of the Papalin series. Has a lot of Clarin.Nose: herbal-spicy, slightly woody and some fruit. First I got a mix of olive, pumpkin and saffron, with a slight vinegar impact. But next to that, honey sweetness and green apple. The whole but stirred in yogurt. In the back also a spicy licorice note. Interesting. 80Palate: herbal-spicy-sweet. Slightly bitter-salty at the start, clearly towards sesame, fennel and olive, maybe even artichoke. Then, however, slightly fruity with plum. But also seems creamy-bacony and toasted overall. A bit grassy at the back. Again, interesting. 80Haiti and its Clarins have a character all their own. This is captured very well here and clearly rounded off by the cross blend. Good introduction to this type of rum.
Review by SaibotZtar
Very fresh and floral... not bad but also nothing special.
Review by Leo Krüper
Nice clairin blend. Great storage for the price. I'm just not sure if it's suitable for the masses. I think the brute ones are simply better with Clairin. Otherwise you could also drink a relaxed round Agricole. Certainly one of the most accessible and beginner-friendly Clairins.
Review by Thunderbird
A well done blend... a blend with fruit and spices... however a bit thin on the palate! The alcohol is also not well integrated. This unfortunately results in a few points deduction
Review by Fred Tillac
A blend of different casks from 5 Haitian distilleries: Casimir, Distillerie de Port-au-Prince, Le Rocher, Sajous and Vaval. The nose is vanilla, floral, slightly lemony with a hint of banana. On the palate, you add a little fat, a light woodiness and medium length.
Review by Timo Groeger
Quite a good Papalin. The rum is quite floral and herbal, with notes of vanilla, honey and some wood. However, I think the alcohol is too pungent for 53.1% and could be better integrated.
Review by Jan Lu
Based on the good reviews, I bought this one. This one is not my taste profile. Somehow too dry, woody and yes, I don't know how to describe it. Something is missing for me. Can't explain it. Will probably find a place at the back of my shelf.
Review by BjörnNi 🥃
Typical rum from Haiti. Light oak, a bit floral to taste. It gets you quickly warm around the heart 😀
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