Clairin The Spirit of Haiti
Rhum Sonson 0.7L 2022
| Size | 0,70 l |
|---|---|
| Alcohol content | 51.0% by volume |
| Area | Haiti (Carribean Sea) |
- White agricole rum: Produced from fresh Madame Meuze cane juice, 2023 vintage, Haiti
- Undiluted strength: Bottled at 51% ABV without dilution; clear spirit, 70 cl
- Traditional making: Spontaneous fermentation; pot still distillation over open flame
- Nose profile: Tropical and mineral notes, wild herbs, and a saline sea-spray aroma
- Palate & serve: Warm, intense; citrus, liquorice, pepper, ginger; served neat or in Ti’ Punch
Description
What kind of spirit is this?
Clairin Rhum Sonson by Clairin is an authentic Haitian white Rhum Agricole, crafted exclusively from fresh Madame Meuze sugarcane juice. Bottled at a robust 51% ABV, this spirit offers a structured profile free from any dilution. The bouquet reveals tropical and mineral undertones, enhanced by wild herbs and a distinct sea-water note. On the palate, it unfolds with warm flavours of fresh cane, bright citrus, liquorice, and zesty ginger. It provides an engaging experience whether savoured neat or mixed into a classic Ti’ Punch with sugar and lime.
Where it comes from
This spirit originates from the village of Cabaret in the Artibonite region of Haiti. The raw material is cultivated on an estate managed by Stephan Kalil Saoud, where non-hybrid sugarcane thrives alongside banana trees and native fruit species. This polyculture approach yields a harvest bursting with natural character. The surrounding maritime environment directly influences the rum, imparting a recurrent saline character that complements the fresh cane elements, capturing a profound mineral expression alongside tropical notes.
How it is produced
The production process begins with the pressing of freshly harvested sugarcane. The juice is slowly reduced to a syrup before undergoing spontaneous fermentation driven by indigenous yeasts, preserving the herbaceous essence of the raw material. Distillation takes place in a traditional pot still heated directly over an open flame, ensuring a robust and authentic extraction. The final spirit is kept entirely undiluted, capturing the full intensity of its natural flavours and maintaining a clean, dry structure from start to finish.
History and Heritage
Embodying the authentic soul of Haiti, Clairin Sonson 2023 hails from the village of Cabaret in the Artibonite region. Here, Stephan Kalil Saoud masterfully cultivates the rare, non-hybrid Madame Meuze sugarcane on a 25-hectare plantation. In a fascinating agricultural synergy, the sugarcane is grown intercropped with banana trees and other fruit species, creating a deep bond with the Caribbean terroir.
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12 - 14 °C
They are artisan and artistic productions, some tiny, spread in the only Caribbean territory, Haiti, which in 1804 rebelled against slavery, and received the red card from the Western world, and today is the only one still wonderfully "pure": original cane varieties, not hybridized, no chemistry in agriculture, spontaneous fermentation without selected yeasts, "archaic" distillations and no filtration.
Harvesting must be done strictly by hand. The sugar cane must be transported from the fields to the distillery using animals. The fermentation of sugar cane juice must be carried out exclusively using natural yeasts, without the addition of industrial yeasts. Fermentation must last at least 120 hours. Distillation takes place in alembics with a maximum of 5 copper plates. The spirit must be bottled at the outlet stage of the still. Bottling must take place in Haiti. Read more
| Name | Clairin Rhum Sonson 0.7L 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rum |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,70 l |
| Alcohol content | 51.0% by volume |
| Country | Carribean Sea |
| Region | Haiti |
| Vendor | Clairin The Spirit of Haiti |
| Story | History and Heritage Embodying the authentic soul of Haiti, Clairin Sonson 2023 hails from the village of Cabaret in the Artibonite region. Here, Stephan Kalil Saoud masterfully cultivates the rare, non-hybrid Madame Meuze sugarcane on a 25-hectare plantation. In a fascinating agricultural synergy, the sugarcane is grown intercropped with banana trees and other fruit species, creating a deep bond with the Caribbean terroir. |
| Origin | Village of Cabaret, Artibonite region, north-west of Port-au-Prince, Haiti |
| Production technique | Spontaneous fermentation with natural yeasts and distillation in a pot still heated over an open flame |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |