Velier Chelo Clairin Sajous 2016
Loved by SAND, Timo Groeger & 19 more
For curious explorers of rustic cane-juice rum: an intense, unsweetened Clairin with green vegetables, fresh-cut grass, brine and bright fruits like berries, melon and pineapple. Loved as a characterful sipper and powerful mixer by RumX members.
Aggregated from 28 community reviews.
- Wild vegetal profile
- Intense fruit notes
- Unsweetened clarity
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Stern Magazine Details about Velier Chelo Clairin Sajous 2016
A Clairin from Haiti, bottled by Velier, at 54,3%.
How does Velier Chelo Clairin Sajous 2016 taste?
Aggregated from 28 community reviews.
Bold, green and intensely fruity Clairin For curious explorers of rustic cane-juice rum: an intense, unsweetened Clairin with green vegetables, fresh-cut grass, brine and bright fruits like berries, melon and pineapple. Loved as a characterful sipper and powerful mixer by RumX members.
Seasoned agricole and Clairin fans who enjoy high-ester, salty-green, intensely fruity white rums and want a bold sipper that also shines in serious cocktails.
Beginners or anyone sensitive to high ABV or funky, vegetal profiles who prefer smooth, sweet and easygoing rums.
How is Velier Chelo Clairin Sajous 2016 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict , 8.5 lands squarely in the "Very good" band. 100% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by SAND
NOSE: Very fruity; grilled pineapple, mango, papaya, cherry and perhaps sweet banana in the background. Almost equally prominent are the oily notes; fumes and even exhaust of kerosene and diesel. Again hints of smoky mescal. Great nose (90-91p) A little water opens it up; fruitier, less mineral or oily, lifting my score just a notch. (91-92p) TASTE: Slightly more alcohol and pepper on the arrival, but nice concentration on the mid palate. Water really lifts it, opens it up, makes it more harmonious; fruity, nicely structured, mildly peppered, even a little oiliness. (90-91p) OVERALL: 91 points
Review by Timo Groeger
Yes man, also a great rum from @SaibotZtar. Honestly mega tasty. Alcohol is super integrated, you can hardly feel it. Otherwise slightly fruity, mineral and yet very intense. But really delicious. Recommendation goes out:-)
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#4456 08.11.2023 This is a very fresh and intense release. Very fruity with some esters and Agricole and light mineral notes. The palate is oily and fresh and there is a very long and warm finish. Love the citrus in the profile. The empty glass has light vegetal notes.
Review by mto75
what a great Agricole blanc! Almost too good to blend. On the nose incredibly complex, pear, olive, red fruit, spice. On the palate, honeydew melon comes to mind, with an intense sweetness, along with freshly cut grass. The finish brings green vegetables to which some earth still clings 😉.
Review by Kévin Kerguiduff
Verre ambiant
Review by Oliver
Very nice, fruity clairin with a good punch on the palate.
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"I like even better than the already extremely good 2018 bottling. Is more complex with a very nice fruity berry note. Otherwise also green and grassy with lots of sugar cane and pronounced ester notes. One of the best white rums!"
Community purchases
37 bottles logged by 35 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
45% opened, 5 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Velier Chelo Clairin Sajous 2016?
Community paid €34–€49.
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37 purchased · 28 tasted · 10 wishlist · as of
About the Chelo distillery
The Chelo distillery is located in Haiti. Rums from Chelo have been reviewed 1,292 times with an average of 8.2/10.
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