Clairin Sajous

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

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

In a single sitting, I tried three Clairin brought to us by Velier. Like the others (Clairin Le Rocher and Clairin Vaval) it's a mix of Jamaican and Martinique/agricole styles. Clairin might not be to everyone's taste, but I'd urge every rum nerd to at least try a glass if they have the opportunity. (The reasonable price point should help.)

This one was the most balanced and subtle of the three. Mineral, a hint of green olive, and just a little funk to make it interesting.

After having some, I tried the rest ti' punch style (just a wee bit of lime and cane syrup), but I think it dulled the subtleties more than the burn. It would probably be good in a daiquiri, but I think a little wasted. This one is probably best straight.

Not being fans of agricole we were concerned this was low on the scales before we tried but actually pleasantly surprised. Rated 7/10 for an agricole - so high praise, but not the equivalent of a 7/10 for a dark or aged rum. Grassy and vegetal on the nose and neat remains vegetal in the tasting but add some water to it and it opens up nicely with spicy tones. Perhaps a little salty and oily on the medium finish. About £50 retail when it came out, not our normal rum but enjoyable.

Rating: 7/10

Smell - agricole, grassy, lemon, vegetal perhaps slightly yeasty tang
Taste - massively vegetal on the palate with spicy tones
After Taste - spicy and salty with an oily coat

Einmalige Mischung aus Hampden-Funk & Agricol Rum.
Trotz der Stärke gut zu trinken, aber wahrscheinlich nichts für Anfänger.

Unique combination of Hampden-Funk & Agricole Rum.
Good to drink despite the strength, but probably not for beginners.

En nariz es básicamente un aguardiente o como lo llamamos en Perú "cañazo", quizás no tan fuerte, extremadamente frutal, herbal, pasto.
En boca, mucho pasto, muy herbal, nada gritado. Muy alcohólico.
Es un "ron" en esencia pura que cualquiera debería tener en la colección. Pero personalmnete prefiero los añejos.

...If it is just me not liking this style of rum, or this rum. I mean, this thing has some depth to it, but a bit too much. The nose is alarming, and every sip tastes different, which can be tiring. If you want an easy and mellow sipper, this is not for you. If you want to live life to the fullest, try it.

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.

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

With flavours this strong, I guess there can be a fine line between the sublime and the repellent.
Only had a single shot, and didn't get to pop it in a mojito, so I can't truly compare to Communal or Rocher. Both of those, I wouldn't choose to drink neat but make amazing mojitos.
This though. Wow. Intense grass and fermented funk of death. The smell and taste seem to linger in my throat, and in the room, and not in a good way.
Good to learn that I might not like all agricoles. Will tread a little more carefully now