9d1b0cb0-7a51-11ef-a9de-c10b594d23bcHaiti Chelo Velier
Velier Chelo Vieux Sajous (LMDW) 2019 70cl bottle
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Clairin · 5 years · 58,3%

Velier Chelo Vieux Sajous (LMDW) 2019

Grassy, herbal and earthy with mango, guava and a buttery, pastry note that keeps showing up in reviews. Five years in Hampden and other casks rounds off the raw clairin edge, adding light wood and honey. Palate runs dry, spicy and oily with an astringent kick, then a bit of sweetness on the finish. Fresh, mineral, unmistakably Haitian.

The community says
  • Fresh herbal character
  • Well-integrated alcohol
  • Astringent edge
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How does Velier Chelo Vieux Sajous (LMDW) 2019 taste?

Aggregated from 62 community reviews.

Aged Haitian clairin, grassy and complex Widely liked as one of the best in this aged Sajous run. Most find the 2019 the roundest and most balanced yet, with a slight astringent edge some notice but few mind.

Perfect for

Fans of grassy, funky Haitian clairin

Less suitable for

Anyone wanting a smooth, sweet sipper

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How is Velier Chelo Vieux Sajous (LMDW) 2019 rated?

RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.3 sits 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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What does the community say?

27% rate it between 6 and 8. 16 selected write-ups from 62 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.

Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

Most helpful positive review

Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Oct 20245,556 reviewsDenmark
8.6/10

#4882 Whisky Live in Paris 27.09.2024-30.09.2024. Another great event meeting a lot of RumX new and old friends. This year three weren't as many new releases as in 2023, but I still had a great time. Nose Fresh, fruity, faint wood, faint tannins, light varnish, light earthy, light floral, light sugarcane, cinnamon. Palate Balanced, fresh, light wood, spice, cinnamon, light floral, light herbal, medium spicy, faint ginger, sugarcane, oily, fruits. Finish Medium long, medium spicy, oily, fresh, faint floral, faint varnish, faint tannins, light wood, fruits. Pretty well balanced release and I look forward to seeing the price in the shops. It is usually sold out pretty fast, so if you need one catch it from the start.

Review by zabo

Most helpful mixed review

zabo
Feb 20251,503 reviewsGermany
7.9/10

Habe mich mit diesem vorher nicht wirklich auseinander gesetzt bzw informiert. Jetzt im Nachhinein hab ich gehört, dass dieser ein Whiskyfinish haben soll (?). Wenn ja ist davon zum Glück nichts zu schmecken. Grundsolide Abfüllung die mir geschmeckt hat, ich aber keine Flasche davon brauche.

Review by Dr.Django

Dr.Django
Mar 2025342 reviewsGermany
8.6/10

ich mag die clairin runs sehr gerne! auch ungelagert hervorragend gibts hier viel zu entdecken. mal schauen wie sich die reihe mit den schönen schwarz/weiß labels schlägt und meinen vorstellungen gerecht wird. 2017: Fünf Jahre hätte ich dieser Abfüllung nicht gegeben. Der Alkohol könnte besser eingebunden sein, wenig fasseinfluss, welcher mir hier eher negativ ins gewicht fällt. Generell sehr pflanzlich mit Oliven und Kräutern. Sonst gewohnt (hell)fruchtig. 76 Pkt. 2018: dieser ist schon "schwerer", dunkelfruchtiger und würziger. deutlicher fasseinfluss. am gaumen warm, fruchtig und vollmündig. Alkohol hier auch nicht optimal eingebunden. 80 Pkt. 2019: Scheint die beiden ersten perfekt zu vereinen! gefällt mir sehr gut. Ein vollmundiger Fruchtkorb mit Gewürzen, dazu adstringent. Der macht sehr viel Spaß! 86 Pkt.

Review by Fuwi

Fuwi
Jan 2025182 reviewsGermany
8.5/10

Ich mag diese Reihe von gereiften Vieux Sajous wirklich sehr! Das Caroni-Finish war nett, der 2018er schon besser aber diesen 2019er mit dem tropischen Whisky Finish finde ich mit am besten. Ich war sehr skeptisch, hab bisher keine guten Erfahrungen gemacht was Single Malt Reifung anbelangt. Aber in diesem Fall merkt man es kaum. Im Gegenteil, ein sehr erdiger, mineralischer Rum der seine Herkunft mit Cristalline Rohrzucker nicht verleugnen kann! Die Nase ist angenehm fruchtig, leichte Holznoten und eine leicht herbe Note. Auf der Zunge leichte Anleihen von herbstlichen Früchten, Honig und jede Menge grasige, erdige Einflüsse mit langem Abgang. Insgesamt sehr ausgewogen und einfach authentisch.

Review by Timo Groeger

Timo Groeger
Sep 20251,811 reviewsGermany
8.6/10

Und noch einen tollen Haitianer, sogar gelagert, hatte ich noch nicht oft. Die typischen pflanzlichen Noten sind trotzdem vorhanden. Außerdem natürlich auch sehr frisch, floral und erdig, Kräuter sind auch erkennbar.

Review by Tim

Tim
Jan 2026531 reviewsGermany
8.6/10

Nase erinnert stark an junge Jamaikarums. Viel vergorene Früchte, Ester, aber auch diese verrückten Assoziationen zu Milch/Butter. Dadurch dass auch einige Holzeinflüsse wahrnehmbar sind, liegt eine solide Komplexität vor. Im Gegensatz dazu im Mund eher auf der trockenen, würzigen und schweren Seite, wobei im Abgang wieder eine Süße dazu kommt, die angenehm abrundet.

Review by F.L.O.

F.L.O.
Jan 2025305 reviewsGermany
8.6/10

Alle Jahre wieder gibt’s den neuen 5jährigen Sajous. Diese sind idR immer top.- so wie auch dieser hier. An der Nase frisch, floral und wie gewohnt fruchtig. Am Gaumen süßlich, frisch und sogar ein wenig ölig. Fast schon zugefällig, im Gegensatz zum Caroni cask, Alkohol perfekt eingebunden. Tolles Teil.

Review by Righrum

Righrum
Dec 2024402 reviewsItaly
8.6/10

A lovely release, again. This time have been used Hampden casks and the influence is really noticeable, there is a funky soul that adds well to the usual aged sajous notes. Beside the funk and vegetal notes, there is a butter-y and pastry side.. Really nice

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Details about Velier Chelo Vieux Sajous (LMDW) 2019

A Clairin from Haiti, bottled by Velier, at 58,3%.

CountryHaiti
DistilleryChelo
BottlerVelier
CategoryClairin
ABV58,3%
Volume70cl
Age5 years
Vintage2019
Bottled2024
Limited edition2,267 bottles

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76 bottles logged by 70 collectors.

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11% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.

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What does Velier Chelo Vieux Sajous (LMDW) 2019 cost?

Community paid 62–101 €.

Current best price: 89.15 € – within the typical community range.

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+9 purchases in the last 3 months.

Added to collections, last 12 months — dark bars are the last 3.

76 purchased · 63 tasted · 30 wishlist · as of

About the Chelo distillery

The Chelo distillery is located in Haiti. Rums from Chelo have been reviewed 1,318 times with an average of 8.2/10.

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