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Velier Arawaks Clairin Ansyen Vaval (The Nectar) 2018
Most tasters land on "fresh and grassy" here — a light, citrus-and-floral Haitian clairin at drinkable 50%. A few call it a summer sipper, but the Caroni-cask twist divides people: some barely notice it, one found the finish sour and off-putting, others got dirty metallic notes. Expect vegetal sugarcane, faint glue and a light smoky, medicinal edge rather than a big funk bomb.
The community says- Fresh and grassy
- Bright citrus
- Sharp finish
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How does Velier Arawaks Clairin Ansyen Vaval (The Nectar) 2018 taste?
Aggregated from 19 community reviews.
Fresh, grassy clairin with a Caroni twist Well-liked as a bright, herbal clairin, though opinions split on the Caroni finish — some taste nothing of it, others get metallic or sour wood on a sharp close.
Fans of grassy, vegetal cane-juice clairins
Anyone wanting sweet, rounded, oak-driven rum
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How is Velier Arawaks Clairin Ansyen Vaval (The Nectar) 2018 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.1 sits in the “Very good” band. 94% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
42% rate it between 6 and 8. 8 selected write-ups from 19 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#4520 09.12.2023 This is a very fresh profile with a medicinal touch. The palate is well rounded with light glue and a faint smoky note. The finish is medium to long with a nice citrus touch. The empty glass has some faint tar and light caramel.
Review by Martin Švojgr
Parádní svěží clairin. Tachničnost je cítit po pár napití ve finiši.
Review by Thunderbird
Ein frischer angenehmer runder Clairin in guter Trinkstärke! Er ist für meinen Geschmack schon fast zu leicht, wass seine Qualität aber nicht im geringsten schmälert. Insgesamt ist er mehr auf der zitrus- und pflanzlichen (frischen) Seite. Ein Sipper für den Sommer
Review by Richard Krupa
Nejlepsi z Vavalu, ktere jsem doted mel moznost ochutnat. Krasne svezi
Review by Johannes
Sehr würziger Clairin. Von dem Caroni Finish kann ich nicht wirklich etwas rausschmecken.
Review by Leo Tomczak
Nase wie ein leichter 90er Jahre Uitvlugt. Im Gaumen recht metallisch für einen Clairin. Natürlich insgesamt sehr grasig. Vom Caroni Fass bekommt man ein paar dreckige Töne. Hintenraus recht scharf.
Review by Martin Ekrt
The colour is quite light. I guess the barrel hasn't done much spinning. Aroma very pleasant, not intrusive, mostly fruity. First sip quite sharp and the finish terribly dull. The next sip is not much better. There's some technicality there, but somehow it doesn't fit. I like white Clairins and their aging, but this is one of the weakest pieces for me.
Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
Blind tasting, therefore sensibly without the usual photo. I don't like the taste of rum at all, especially the finish, which tastes like pickled wood (who does that!?). I'm unable to classify the country. Resolution: RX16631 (Confirmed once again: This clairin-caroni combo is just not my cup of tea).
Details about Velier Arawaks Clairin Ansyen Vaval (The Nectar) 2018
A Rhum Agricole from Haiti, bottled by Velier, at 50%.
Community purchases
11 bottles logged by 11 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
18% opened, 1 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Velier Arawaks Clairin Ansyen Vaval (The Nectar) 2018?
Community paid 56–70 €.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
11 purchased · 19 tasted · 1 wishlist · as of
About the Arawaks distillery
The Arawaks distillery is located in Haiti. Rums from Arawaks have been reviewed 514 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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