Review by: The Auditor
This is a limited release of Haitian Rum produced at the Chelo distillery and bottled by The Spirit of Haiti. This cane juice was distilled on a pot still and aged for 5 years in an ex-Caroni rum cask before being bottled at cask strength with no additives.
Distillery: Sajous
Bottler: Velier
Region: Haiti
Still: Pot
ABV: 52.14%, Cask Strength
Age: 5 years. Distilled in 2017. Bottled in 2022.
Cask type: Ex-Caroni Rum, 5 years in Haiti.
Price: €160.00
Color: Natural Color. Non-chill-filtered.
Nose: Industrial, faint hydraulic fluid, bine, olives, orange peel, pepper
Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Olive, Brine, hydraulic fluid, orange peel, peppery, lemon zest
Finish: Medium length finish, Brine, Olives, hydraulic fluid, orange peel, lemon zest
Conclusion: A great release. Heavy on the caroni influence which is nice. However, I feel 5 years in an active cask has covered up the base flavor of this rum. But, it’s a nice vehicle for the Caroni flavor and is enjoyable to drink.
Final Score: 88
Scoring Legend:
- 95-100: As good as it gets. Jaw-dropping, eye-widening, unforgettable whisky.
- 90-94: Sublime, a personal favorite in its category.
- 85-89: Excellent, a standout dram.
- 80-84: Quite good. Quality stuff.
- 75-79: Decent whisky worth tasting.
- 70-74: Meh. It’s definitely drinkable, but it can do better.
- 60-69: Not so good. I might not turn down a glass if I needed a drink.
- 50-59: Save it for mixing.
- 0-49: Blech.
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