859568D2-57C2-4823-8AF5-F2237E26CB3DHaiti Chelo Velier
Velier Chelo Clairin Sajous 2013 70cl bottle
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Clairin · 53,5%

Velier Chelo Clairin Sajous 2013

Drinkers already curious about raw, unaged cane spirit are the right audience here. This Haitian clairin is crystal-clear and wild: fresh sugarcane, hay, lemon peel, a herbal-vegetal streak and a distinct funky note one taster called "too much mushroom." Oily on the palate, spicy, with a long anise-citrus finish. At 53.5% the alcohol shows, and a couple of members found it hot and a touch watery.

The community says
  • Vivid sugarcane & hay
  • Intense herbal character
  • Hot alcohol
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How does Velier Chelo Clairin Sajous 2013 taste?

Aggregated from 21 community reviews.

Wild, grassy Haitian cane spirit Loved by those chasing untamed cane-juice character — grassy, funky, sugarcane-forward. Divides opinion though: some find the alcohol poorly integrated and slightly neutral, others call it a revelation.

Perfect for

People who love raw, funky, grassy cane-juice spirits

Less suitable for

Anyone wanting a soft, sweet or oak-aged rum

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Top aromas · nose & palate

6 of 21 left detailed tasting impressions · Click an aroma to explore similar rums

How is Velier Chelo Clairin Sajous 2013 rated?

RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.9 sits in the “Good” band. 95% 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?

57% rate it between 6 and 8. 4 selected write-ups from 21 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.

Review by Sylvain44

Sylvain44
Feb 202367 reviewsFrance
8.9/10

I remember this slap in the face when I drank this rum a long time ago, almost 10 years ago, I think it was the moment when I realized the extent of the possibilities with white rum! Since then I can't get enough of it, a very wild side, as if you were in a stable with horses and oxen, a change of scenery, I think it's a Clairin character trait.

Review by Morgan Garet

Morgan Garet
Morgan Garet
May 2023283 reviews
8.5/10

Encore un superbe clairin gourmand et très végétal à la fois. La canne fermentée et bien sucrée domine du nez à la finale.

Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Jan 20245,556 reviewsDenmark
8.4/10

31.12. 2019 Last tasting of 2019 went into 2020. Celebrating with family and friends who like rum we ended up having a great party according to my notes. Notes. Transparent in colour. Nose: fresh, intense, fruit, herbs, polish, sugarcane, floral. Palate: Intense, spicy, oily, sugarcane, polish, citrus. Finish: long, spicy, citrus, anise.

Review by MathiasR

MathiasR
MathiasR
Mar 202316 reviewsSweden
7.5/10

Very interesting, but a bit too much mushroom for me.

Details about Velier Chelo Clairin Sajous 2013

A Clairin from Haiti, bottled by Velier, at 53,5%.

CountryHaiti
DistilleryChelo
BottlerVelier
CategoryClairin
ABV53,5%
Volume70cl
Vintage2013

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Community purchases

14 bottles logged by 13 collectors.

A drinker's rum.

50% opened, 2 emptied and repurchased.

7 sealed 5 open 2 emptied

What did the community pay for Velier Chelo Clairin Sajous 2013?

Community paid 38–48 €.

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14 purchased · 22 tasted · 1 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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