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Velier Arawaks Clairin Vaval Cavaillon 2016
"Brimming with flavour" is how one taster put it, and that fits: grassy, floral cane with grilled pineapple, mango and banana, plus a medicinal streak of nail polish remover, olive and light diesel. Unaged, water-white and 48.8%. Fresh and vegetal on the palate, though a few felt the finish ran short and a touch watery. A polarizing, funky Haitian clairin.
The community says- Tropical fruit burst
- Fresh grassy cane
- Short, watery finish
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How does Velier Arawaks Clairin Vaval Cavaillon 2016 taste?
Aggregated from 25 community reviews.
Grassy, funky Haitian cane spirit, fruit-forward Loved by those who want raw, grassy tropical funk — big fruit and medicinal notes. Others found it thinner and shorter than other clairins, with a watery finish.
Fans of raw agricole-style funk and grassy cane spirits
Anyone wanting a sweet, oak-aged sipper
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How is Velier Arawaks Clairin Vaval Cavaillon 2016 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.3 sits in the “Good” band. 72% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 4% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
64% rate it between 6 and 8. 4 selected write-ups from 25 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by SAND
NOSE: Super fruity; sweet banana, grilled pineapple, mango, papaya, cherry, raspberry, a symphony of mainly tropical fruits. Light oily notes; kerosene and diesel, slight smoky mescal notes. Diving deeper; a trove of medicinal smells as well; camphor, gauze bandage. Wonderful (92-93p) TASTE: The arrival is slightly oily, it’s tropical, (just) a little peppery. Mid palate: oily kerosene and diesel notes compete with tropical fruitiness. Exit & aftertaste also a bit oily/waxy, equal parts mild sweetness and black pepper. Takes water well but perhaps best w/o. (91) OVERALL: Close to perfect: 92p.
Review by Double Barrel
My first Clairin! An exquisite surprise and i had the pleasure to share that specific bottle with the members of Hypnotic Brass Ensemble after their show at the New Morning back then in 2016. Beautiful Memories!
Review by Johannes
Leider etwas verwässert.
Review by rumcokki
So far of the Clairins tasted by far the most disappointing. Poorer in aromas, a barely hinted funk and rubber, shorter and weaker in the mouth as well.
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Details about Velier Arawaks Clairin Vaval Cavaillon 2016
A Clairin from Haiti, bottled by Velier, at 48,8%.
Community purchases
27 bottles logged by 25 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
59% opened, 6 emptied and repurchased.
27 purchased · 25 tasted · 5 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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