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Velier Chelo Clairin Sajous 2013
Anyone curious what unaged Haitian cane spirit really tastes like should start here. It pours water-clear and comes out swinging: fresh-cut sugarcane, hay, lemon peel and a wild, almost barnyard streak — one member says it's like standing in a stable. At 53.5% it's oily and spicy with a long anise-tinged finish. Raw, vegetal and full of place.
The community says- Fresh sugarcane
- Wild vegetal streak
- But: Alcohol shows
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How does Velier Chelo Clairin Sajous 2013 taste?
Aggregated from 21 community reviews.
Wild, vegetal Haitian cane spirit, unaged Most tasters find it a vivid, characterful clairin that shows off its origin — the caveat being the alcohol isn't always tidily integrated, reading a touch hot and watery to a few.
fans of raw agricole and clairin character
anyone wanting smooth, aged, sweet rum
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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. 7 selected write-ups from 21 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Most helpful positive review
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 Chrischi78
Most helpful mixed review
Glasklar im Erscheinungsbild präsentiert sich dieser Clairin mit einer beeindruckenden aromatischen Intensität. In der Nase zeigen sich frische, lebendige Noten von Früchten, Kräutern und floralen Akzenten, begleitet von einem Hauch Politur und süßem Zuckerrohr. Am Gaumen entfaltet er sich kraftvoll und würzig, mit einer öligen Textur, die die Aromen von Zuckerrohr, Zitrusfrüchten und Politur harmonisch trägt. Der Abgang ist lang, würzig und von feinen Zitrus- und Anisnoten geprägt – ein charakterstarker Clairin, der seine Herkunft mit jeder Nuance spüren lässt.
Review by Skyfly
Köln-Bonner-Rumtasting: typische Marker wie Zuckerrohr, Gras, etwas vergorenes und Zitronenschale sind vorhanden. Im Gaumen zudem Heu. Alkohol nicht gut eingebunden, sondern klar zu schmecken; dazu etwas wässrig.
Review by Morgan Garet
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 Leo Krüper
Leider sehr alkoholisch und neutral.
Review by Sylvain44
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 MathiasR
Very interesting, but a bit too much mushroom for me.
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Avg. community purchase price 40 €
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Details about Velier Chelo Clairin Sajous 2013
A Clairin from Haiti, bottled by Velier, at 53,5%.
Community purchases
14 bottles logged by 13 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
50% opened, 2 emptied and repurchased.
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 1,364 times with an average of 8.2/10.
To Chelo →Read on in the RumX Guide
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