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Velier Papalin Haiti 2018
Most people land on "very likeable, nothing earth-shattering." This Haitian clairin blend, tropically aged four years, reads floral and grassy with pear, honey, vanilla and a spicy, woody edge — plus that yogurt-tang funk fans know from Hampden. Several tasters note the 53.1% isn't fully tucked in and the cask has smoothed out some of the raw clairin wildness.
The community says- Floral and fruity nose
- Creamy from tropical aging
- Alcohol not integrated
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How does Velier Papalin Haiti 2018 taste?
Aggregated from 189 community reviews.
Floral, grassy Haitian blend, gently aged A well-rounded, floral clairin blend most people enjoy for the money. The common gripe: the alcohol pokes through at 53.1%, and the barrel aging tames the funk some want kept wild.
People curious about Haitian clairin who want it rounded and drinkable
Fans of raw, brutal unaged clairin funk
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What does the community say?
46% rate it between 6 and 8. 20 selected write-ups from 189 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Oliver
Most helpful positive review
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
Most helpful critical review
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 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 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
Appealing rum, impressively complex considering its age. On the nose, fresh fruits, well-integrated wood and spice notes, a bit of lactic acid, and subtle hints of meaty-bacon aromas. On the palate, still a bit wild and expressive, lots of fruit, sharp spiciness, and cane sugar sweetness. A promise for the future.
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 😀
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Very unusual but expressive Haiti with a super intense nose of tropical fruit yoghurt and Christmas cookies. Unusually delicious, beastly and spicy fruity complexity. Reminiscent of candied sugar with Williams pear brandy!
Review by Michael Schou
10-08-2024 - Rate 7.9 12-04-2025 - Rate 7.5 A very decent Haiti rum. Enjoyed the nose. Spices and a floral garden. Taste with a bit of wood and spices. Not that long finish Does not taste like and other Haiti rum I have tasted. Perhaps caused by the fact that its a multi distillery blend. 04-12-2025 - Rate 7.8 20-03-2026 - Rate 7.4 01-04-2026 - Rate 7.6
Review by zabo
Edit: another opened sample less. All in all, a very nice rum and a daily sipper, although I have to say that there are better rums for the price that I would put in my glass. That's why I've downgraded it a little. All in all, a very digestible, well-rounded daily sipper, nothing special, but still delicious.
Review by Mike H.
My palate is a little messed up from the cigar and the New Yarmouth that I had just before sampling this rum. I will sample it again with a fresh palate one of these days and will add my tasting notes then.
Review by MarcT
Vacation, we have been on the lakes with a Kajak, so a rum is fitting, but isn't it always? I am surprised by the flavours, expected mir esters and got quite the spice, malt and wood. There is some fruit, at the tip of my tongue, but it is short and the cask influence becomes dominant. Nice drink, but would not say it's typical for Haiti.
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Details about Velier Papalin Haiti 2018
A Rhum Agricole from Haiti, bottled by Velier, at 53,1%.
Community purchases
288 bottles logged by 232 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
19% opened, 16 emptied and repurchased.
What does Velier Papalin Haiti 2018 cost?
Community paid 54–85 €.
Current best price: 58.52 € – within the typical community range.
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288 purchased · 194 tasted · 70 wishlist · as of
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