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Velier Arawaks Clairin Ansyen Vaval 2017
For curious explorers of Clairin, this Ansyen Vaval is an intense, floral and herbal cane-juice rum at 49.4%. Expect alpine herbs, chamomile, gentian bitterness and tropical fruit sweetness. Best neat, enjoyed slowly.
- Unique floral profile
- Herbal bitterness
- Surprising intensity
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How does Velier Arawaks Clairin Ansyen Vaval 2017 taste?
Aggregated from 12 community reviews.
Floral, herbal Clairin with bite Highly praised for its unique floral, herbal and gently fruity profile with surprising intensity for the ABV. Atypical Clairin that many find both approachable and characterful.
Clairin fans and adventurous rum drinkers who enjoy floral, grassy, herbal profiles with a touch of tropical fruit sweetness at moderate strength.
Those who dislike bitter herbal notes or expect classic sweet, vanilla-led aged rum; also not ideal for people seeking a very smooth, mellow sipper.
How is Velier Arawaks Clairin Ansyen Vaval 2017 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict , 8.0 lands squarely in the "Very good" band. 91% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by cigares
Comparative series of Ansyen Clairins. A very alpine nose with genepi and gentian, very floral almost a Chartreuse. In the mouth the gentian comes back with its bitterness, but also aromatic plants. The finish is short and bitter with gentian.blind not sure this is a rum! Regouté and I raised the note a bitThanks Dr. Django for the sample.
Review by DosenZorn
Clairin Cosstasting Vol. 2 mit Sajous 22 Monate (RX7920) Vaval 22 Monate (RX7929) Die Nase ist toll. Gelbes Steinobst, Veilchen, Blüten, etwas Richtung Parfum, aber nicht so intensiv und keinesfalls unangenehm oder gar künstlich. Eine angenehme Süße von Mango und Bananen. Am Gaumen auch sehr überzeugend. Auch hier eindeutig pflanzlich, muss auch hier wieder an (Rosen-)Blüten denken, vielleicht aufgrund der Nase und einer Erwartungshaltung. Eine milde Süße nach Honig und Zuckerrohr und tropische Früchte. Der Fasseinfluss bildet hier einen schönen Gegenpol zur Süße. Trotz der 49,4% erstaunlich intensiv. Gehört definitiv zu meinen bisherigen Lieblings-Clairins. Hat auch zum vergreifen Sieger Le Rocher aus der Erinnerung heraus deutlich die Nase vorne. Auch wenn sie so verschieden sind werde ich beide nochmal direkt vergleichen.
Review by Timo Groeger
Die Nase gefällt mir echt gut. Ist irgendwie sehr blumig, sehr grasig, kommt richtig frisch und geschmeidig daher. Am Gaumem dann aber etwas enttäuschen, hier schmeckt er mir etwas zu sehr nach Kräutern und Pflanze.
Review by mto75
an der Nase und am Gaumen sehr blumig (Kamillenblüten?), ziemlich außergewöhnliches Profil!
Review by Thunderbird
Ein angenehmer leicht zu grinkender, für mich atypischer, Clairin! Irgendwie zu süsslich blumig und weich
Details about Velier Arawaks Clairin Ansyen Vaval 2017
A Clairin from Haiti, bottled by Velier, at 49,4%.
Community purchases
6 bottles logged by 6 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
33% opened, 1 emptied and repurchased.
6 purchased · 13 tasted · 1 wishlist · as of
About the Arawaks distillery
The Arawaks distillery is located in Haiti. Rums from Arawaks have been reviewed 508 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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