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Velier Arawaks Clairin Ansyen Vaval 39 Mois Julian Biondi (ex-sherry) 2017
Most tasters land firmly in the fan camp, but a few think the sherry cask overwhelmed the raw Vaval clairin. Expect wood, herbs, sour cherry and a faint anise note over grassy cane spirit at a punchy 50.3%. Give it air — it comes across "rather pungent" straight from the bottle, then the sherry and cherry open up. A long, sticky finish is the highlight.
The community says- Very long finish
- Sherry-cherry note
- Pungent when poured
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How does Velier Arawaks Clairin Ansyen Vaval 39 Mois Julian Biondi (ex-sherry) 2017 taste?
Aggregated from 29 community reviews.
Herbal Haitian clairin under a sherry cask Most love the cask-and-cane combo and its endless finish; a couple feel the ex-sherry barrel buried the vibrant unaged clairin underneath. Needs air to shine.
Clairin fans who like a sherry twist on grassy cane
People who want pure unaged clairin, or beginners
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How is Velier Arawaks Clairin Ansyen Vaval 39 Mois Julian Biondi (ex-sherry) 2017 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.2 sits in the “Very good” band. 89% 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?
31% rate it between 6 and 8. 8 selected write-ups from 29 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by antonino fedele
Un’altra garanzia nelle vasta gamma firmata Velier. Il Clairin è arte sottoforma di distillato di canna da zucchero, le lunghe fermentazioni con lieviti indigeni e metodi ancestrali regalano a questo prodotto sentori di barile accompagnati da un bel tenore alcolico. In bocca sentori di liquirizia, erbe, tostati, speziati e rotondi che regalano una bevuta veramente interessante. Un bel finale vegetale con una durata media/lunga. Amo i Clairin distillati e imbottigliati ma questo Arawaks invecchiato 39 mesi è veramente qualcosa di spettacolare. Super consigliato per gli amanti di questo stile!
Review by Rob Balazs
I think that the barrel takes more than it gives in this case. Definitely get the wood, which is nice, but the vibrancy of the unaged Vaval is significantly diminished.
Review by Mirko Frosini 🇮🇪
Great rum! Marked sherry and grape aromas with woody notes. I initially underestimated it then began to appreciate it. In my opinion the former sherry cask affected the rum too much, a bit like what happens with former whiskey casks.
Review by Kedyns1
Braucht Luft, wenn Alkohol etwas verflogen ist kommt die Sherry Note wesentlich mehr zur Geltung
Review by Rumclub Latvia
Amazing experience
Review by Richard Krupa
Mentol a tresen, pro me zklamani
Review by Johannes
Wow, I am thrilled! The sherry finish is more noticeable with a sweet cherry. Something different for a change!
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
This rum needs to rest for a while because it is rather pungent once in the glass. One of a kind in my mind in the flavour profile and a very, very long finish. The flavours just stick to your palate for a very long time.
Details about Velier Arawaks Clairin Ansyen Vaval 39 Mois Julian Biondi (ex-sherry) 2017
A Clairin from Haiti, bottled by Velier, at 50,3%.
Community purchases
23 bottles logged by 16 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
52% opened, 8 emptied and repurchased.
What does Velier Arawaks Clairin Ansyen Vaval 39 Mois Julian Biondi (ex-sherry) 2017 cost?
Community paid 51–59 €.
Current best price: 79.00 € – above the typical community range.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
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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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