Velier Arawaks Clairin Vaval Cavaillon 2016
A solid, characterful clairin with fresh tropical fruit, olive, smoke and vegetal notes. Loved by some for its funky uniqueness, though others find it a bit thin and short on intensity.
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.
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How does Velier Arawaks Clairin Vaval Cavaillon 2016 taste?
Fresh, funky clairin with tropical bite
If you like rustic clairins or grassy agricoles, this gives you that wild, fruity-olive profile in a relatively accessible strength, though it’s more about character than depth.
Beginners or those sensitive to higher ABV and astringency, and anyone expecting a rich, sweet sipper or long, rounded finish.
Cleanly distilled Clairin Style Rum. Are already curious about the stored variants that will come on the market. The alcohol is well integrated
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About the Arawaks distillery
The Arawaks distillery is located in Haiti. Rums from Arawaks have been reviewed 491 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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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.
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!