Velier Chelo Vieux Sajous (LMDW) 2018
Loved by Benoit Mahe, Timo Groeger & 82 more
For curious explorers leaning toward experienced palates, this aged Clairin Sajous delivers tropical fruit, esters, caramel and pastry notes at 57.5%. RumX members love its funky hybrid Jamaica/agricole vibe, best sipped slowly in warm evenings.
- Fruity ester funk
- Pastry and caramel
- Good cask influence
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Fruity, funky, pastry-like Sajous For curious explorers leaning toward experienced palates, this aged Clairin Sajous delivers tropical fruit, esters, caramel and pastry notes at 57.5%. RumX members love its funky hybrid Jamaica/agricole vibe, best sipped slowly in warm evenings.
Fans of high-ester Haitian and Jamaican-style rums who enjoy tropical fruit, pastry notes and a punchy 57.5% sipping profile.
Those sensitive to alcohol heat, new to funky rum, or looking for an ultra-smooth, sweet beginner sipper.
How is Velier Chelo Vieux Sajous (LMDW) 2018 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict , 8.4 lands squarely in the "Very good" band. 99% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Based on 102 ratings
Review by Benoit Mahe
On the nose, Clairin is present, but the cask doesn't prevail, even if it does add a touch of vanilla. The palate is fruity and greedy. Esters are present. There's a spicy, peppery edge that balances everything out. The finish is tangy and candy-like. It reminds me more of a Jamaican or a Vaval. A very good old Sajous, better than the ex fut Caroni that preceded it.
Review by Timo Groeger
I really like this Sajous. Lots of sugar cane, but also esters and tropical fruit on the nose. The palate is also predominantly sugar cane. But also quite fruity again and a nice ester influence.
Review by Mentalo
Sajous bleibt mein Favorit unter den Clairins. Auch das ist eine schöne, runde Abfüllung. Fruchtig, Gewürze, Karamell, leichte Süße und Zuckerrohr. Dazu schöner medizinischer, leicht rostiger Abgang.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#4566 20.01.2024 Relaxing a bit today ☺️ This is a pretty powerful rum and I love the mix of ester and light glue notes with the fruity part. The palate is lightly oily and warm with nice fruits. The finish is medium long and has a nice medicinal note to it. The empty glass has faint strawberry to it.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Plenty of ester & funkyness - typical for sajous with lots of mango and sugar cane mainly - combined with burnt caramel and light barrel notes. Round, spicy, fruity, funky and intense. Nevertheless harmonious and could pass blind as a young high ester Jamaican. Main flavor: Pineberrys, a quasi albino strawberry and mixture of strawberry and pineapple. I like it surprisingly well!
Review by Giorgio Garotti
Although I still prefer pure clairins this is perhaps the best aged sajous I have tried to date! It retained all the richness and flavors of the crystalline sugarcane with a nice mineral and toasty part! Promoted!
Review by Cinci
Slightly sweet on the nose, with vanilla and caramel coming through directly, as well as some classic sugar cane notes. On the palate there is much more complexity and beautiful notes of pastry and cookie dough - exciting. The finish is slightly sweet and the aromas linger for a long time; I find the alcohol very nicely integrated.
Review by Ondra RumRunner
Chelo Velier Vieux Sajous (LMDW) 2018 je výrazný rum s bohatým aromatickým profilem, který pochází z renomované destilérky Chelo ve spolupráci s Velier a La Maison du Whisky. Vůně tohoto rumu nabízí komplexní směs esterů, manga, tropického ovoce a jemných květinových tónů, podpořených náznaky lepidla, jablka, zemitého charakteru a broskví. Chuť je intenzivní, dominují v ní tropické a ovocné tóny s výraznými estery. Kořeněné a pečené nuance se harmonicky mísí s mangem a lehkou sladkostí cukrové třtiny. Celkový zážitek je plný, bohatý a dlouhotrvající. English: Chelo Velier Vieux Sajous (LMDW) 2018 is a remarkable rum with a rich aromatic profile, originating from the renowned Chelo distillery in collaboration with Velier and La Maison du Whisky. The nose reveals a complex blend of esters, mango, tropical fruits, and delicate floral notes, supported by hints of glue, apple, earthy character, and peach. The palate is intense, dominated by tropical and fruity tones with prominent esters. Spicy and roasted nuances blend harmoniously with mango and a light sweetness of sugarcane. The overall experience is full-bodied, rich, and long-lasting. Deutsch: Chelo Velier Vieux Sajous (LMDW) 2018 ist ein bemerkenswerter Rum mit einem reichen aromatischen Profil, der aus der renommierten Chelo-Destillerie in Zusammenarbeit mit Velier und La Maison du Whisky stammt. Die Nase offenbart eine komplexe Mischung aus Estern, Mango, tropischen Früchten und zarten Blumennoten, unterstützt durch Anklänge von Klebstoff, Apfel, erdigem Charakter und Pfirsich. Am Gaumen zeigt sich eine intensive Mischung aus tropischen und fruchtigen Tönen mit dominanten Estern. Würzige und geröstete Nuancen verbinden sich harmonisch mit Mango und einer leichten Süße des Zuckerrohrs. Das gesamte Erlebnis ist vollmundig, reichhaltig und langanhaltend.
Review by Jérémie Leone
Superb. We find again what we liked about the 2017 ex-Caroni. With a greedy, saline, liquorice finish.
Review by ilRummista
An excellent aged Sajous. Fruity nose and rich in esters. The palate is loaded with tropical fruit and spices with very pleasant hints of cinnamon. Vieux Sajous proves to be a very pleasant drink.
Review by Stefan L
- Second tasting and I like it.
Review by Roman Lelek
Another Vieux..same same but little bit different. Generally I like this style of rum. This one reminds me funky Jamaica..fresh tropical fruits mixed with wood and esters in the background. Nosing- I can smell tropical fruits and glue, later wood. Taste - funky esters followed by caramel and sugarcane with finish in medicine or mineral.. That’s great rum for refreshing and not for long winter days.
Review by martin slezák
Rum calendar pavla spačka 20 rx17323 Colour copper amber Aroma marzipan, glue, smoky, musty, floral Flavour mustiness, smokiness, smoked, marzipan, spices, caramel, pleasant spiciness, smooth taste Medium-long finish marzipan, bitterness, caramel, flowers, bilberries, currant cane
Review by Michael Janek
ve vůni jemnounky kanagom s něčím chuť ze začátku strašně jemná, nasladla, pak se rozbalí s velkou silou lepší než ten ze sudu po Caroni
Review by Jakob
Great fruitiness, subtle caramel sweetness, deep aromatics. I actually really like it, because the fruit is given a lively counterpoint of caramel-honey sweetness and a little wood - whereby the aforementioned aromas are multi-layered and develop a fascinating spectrum in the mouth. I enjoy it.
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About the Chelo distillery
The Chelo distillery is located in Haiti. Rums from Chelo have been reviewed 1,274 times with an average of 8.2/10.
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