Clairin Sajous

Like all the Clairins, this one was made to provide an extreme experience to bartenders and "searchers" of new things. Pungent and at times nauseating, this distillate feels like the fussels that appear at the end (tails) of the distillation.
In spite (or maybe because) of this ultra pungent taste and aroma this Clairin is guaranteed to not get lost in the cocktails. If you think that this last quality justifies its terrible taste, then this product is for you.
I particularly find it disgusting and I think this product is having its moment in the spotlight only because it's strongly pushed by some industry heavyweights. However, in a short time people will see that the emperor has not clothes and will judge this product as what it is, a poorly made, raw and terrible spirit that will soon fade out because it lacks any real "drinkability". Time will prove if I'm right or wrong.

Ich hatte im Rahmen eines Rumtastings das "Vergnügen" diesen Rum zu testen.
Dieser Rum wird sofort nach dem Brennen, ohne Lagerzeit, abgefüllt - und so schmeckt er auch!!! Nämlich gar nicht.
Stellen sich in der Nase noch Aromen von Platanos (grüne Bananen) sowie fruchtige Nuancen ein so ist der "Genuss" dieses Produktes eher eine Tortur. Man merkt deutlich dass er nicht gereift ist, er schmeckt sprittig und ungewöhnlich scharf im Abgang.
Ob er zum Mixen geeignet ist habe ich nicht mehr ausprobiert, erwar einfach zu schlecht.

Sublime sentore di pepe, rum veramente di livello superiore

This is a stunning product. The wild yeast fermentation provides such a rich pallette of flavours and aromas that it is guaranteed to provoke some, but I find they are all balanced — if such a word is proper for a rhum this overly funky and rich. Unaged, untamed but still balanced, I find, classic cane juice nose initially but a bit of breathing will add perfumed rubber, cottonsedge and anise-citrusy spices (those who dislike it will rather say it smells of a randy ram on a rainy day and burnt tyres).

You might want to add a few drops of water if you are not used to cask strength, and you will be surprised how it is turned into a spiced, fruity rhum experience with its own idiosyncratic style reminiscent of eccentric rhums agricoles, Jamaican funk and outer space juice. You might also want to follow Zaphod Beeblebrox’ advise and "never drink more than two (...) unless you are a thirty ton mega elephant with bronchial pneumonia”.

Nose: Wet grass, iced buns, ripe mango and a hint of peppercorn.
Palate: Bitter herbs balanced by milk chocolate, with continued grassy notes.
Finish: Very slightly oak-y. Brown sugar and nutmeg.

Comme le dit Luca Gargano le clairin d'Haïti nous permet de vivre un retour en arrière et découvrir les origines du rhum. Fabriqué avec des alambics chauffés directement
Le clairin Sajous est complexe :
Au nez : des parfums de pneu (empyreumatique?) On dirait quil y a eu surchauffe. Des aromes decitron et de canne à sucre
En bouche : il donne une impression de gras, de velouté. Un peu comme les anis gras.
Il est relativement long en bouche
Produit rare. Achetez par curiosité pour ne pas mourir idiot.
Je conseille de le goûter à température ambiante.

During a Rumtasting at Nuremberg Village, I could taste this exciting Rum at his natural spirit. Very surprising and dirty...

Le nez est très surprenant, c’est une bouffée de fraicheur mais épicée (poivre, gingembre), citronnée et iodée. Très intéressant…
Les saveurs en bouche sont plus discrètes qu’au nez même si on y retrouve les épices et agrumes ainsi qu’une légère touche terreuse ce qui donne un curieux mélange acidité/amertume.
La finale conserve une toute petite amertume, liée à de la canne à sucre et du citron. C’est bon.

Strong and warm white rum. Great afterraste, citruse tones.

51% ABV. My first clairin—and my first Velier!

Big, round nose. Funky creamed corn. Wet rags in a field. Vinegar. Explodes onto the palate. Tastes a bit better than it smells. Smooth and dryish, but big and briny. Somewhat astringent. Quite tasty, actually.

Not for everyone, but if you love big-flavored rums, seek this one out! Hopefully I'll get to try some other clairins someday.

8+

First tried the 2015 version of this at the Manchester Rum Festival in 2017 and for me this was the best rum/rhum at the event.
Never tried a Clairin before, so was amased by the amount of flavour in this rhum.
Ordered a bottle of the 2013 once I got home and its very similar (to me). If this is the general quality of Clairins, I'll be buying loads of this stuff.

Une merveille de rhum blanc, au nez de la canne fraîche, citronné, acidulé, en bouche une douceur incroyable et une superbe longueur sur la cannes, le citron... magnifique

Un rhum original frais et fruité.
Belle longueur.
Peut être consommé légèrement rafraîchi pour exacerber les arômes

Alkoholen træder for meget igennem. Mindre smag end Casimir. Sample.

la prima impressione è di frutta matura dopo viene fuori la parte salata molto gradevole
il finale èabbastanza persistente
un agricolo molto particolare ottimo

fresh sugar cane juice. dry rhum.
opening the bottle. putting the rhum into a nosing glas.
sniffing. grassy. citrus. pepper.
drinking. sugar cane. grassy. citric. peppery. and salty. and salty.
yes, for a rhum very salty :).
9/10 for this fresh powerhouse!