Velier Arawaks Clairin Vaval Cavaillon 2016
For curious explorers into clairin and agricole-style spirits, this unsweetened cane-juice rum at 48.8% brings fresh tropical fruit, olive and light smoke with a vegetal, slightly medicinal edge. Often enjoyed neat or in bold cocktails by RumX members.
- Tropical fruit notes
- Olive and vegetal funk
- Unsweetened authenticity
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Fresh, funky clairin with tropical bite For curious explorers into clairin and agricole-style spirits, this unsweetened cane-juice rum at 48.8% brings fresh tropical fruit, olive and light smoke with a vegetal, slightly medicinal edge. Often enjoyed neat or in bold cocktails by RumX members.
Fans of funky, agricole-style white rums who enjoy tropical fruit, olives and light smoke at near-50% ABV, either neat or as a flavorful cocktail base.
Beginners or those sensitive to higher ABV and astringency, and anyone expecting a rich, sweet sipper or long, rounded finish.
How is Velier Arawaks Clairin Vaval Cavaillon 2016 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 7.3 lands squarely in the "Good" band. 70% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 4% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by SAND
NOSE: Super fruity; sweet banana, grilled pineapple, mango, papaya, cherry, raspberry, a symphony of mainly tropical fruits. Light oily notes; kerosene and diesel, slight smoky mescal notes. Diving deeper; a trove of medicinal smells as well; camphor, gauze bandage. Wonderful (92-93p) TASTE: The arrival is slightly oily, it’s tropical, (just) a little peppery. Mid palate: oily kerosene and diesel notes compete with tropical fruitiness. Exit & aftertaste also a bit oily/waxy, equal parts mild sweetness and black pepper. Takes water well but perhaps best w/o. (91) OVERALL: Close to perfect: 92p.
Review by Double Barrel
My first Clairin! An exquisite surprise and i had the pleasure to share that specific bottle with the members of Hypnotic Brass Ensemble after their show at the New Morning back then in 2016. Beautiful Memories!
Review by Johannes
Leider etwas verwässert.
Review by rumcokki
So far of the Clairins tasted by far the most disappointing. Poorer in aromas, a barely hinted funk and rubber, shorter and weaker in the mouth as well.
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34 bottles logged by 52,000+ RumX members. The ratio of closed / opened / emptied, indicates whether this rum is meant to be drunk or is a collector's item.
Also on the wishlist of 5 members.
About the Arawaks distillery
The Arawaks distillery is located in Haiti. Rums from Arawaks have been reviewed 493 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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