CLAIRIN SAJOUS 51% 70CL

North of Haiti’s capital; Port-au-Prince, in Saint Michel de l'Attalaye region, Michel Sajous built the Chelo distillery in the same place where the family has been since 1960. The small distillery is located in the middle of the plantation and spans 30 hectares which are planted with different varieties of organic sugar cane. A purebred HaiMedium-long and very clean, with sweet green apples and green herbs fading quickly to anise and a touch of cinnamon spice.tian, this Clairin is distilled twice. 

Nose
Big – it jumps out at you as your face approaches the glass. Pungent herbs, damp leaves, mulchy fruit skins, a hint of petrol, Play-Doh, pickled gherkins and sweet raw sugar cane juice.

Palate
Softer than the nose suggests, but still full on. Spicy cinnamon, tarragon, overripe bananas and squishy apples to start. Darker notes develop, with hints of liquorice and dark chocolate joined by even more green herbs.

Finish
Medium-long and very clean, with sweet green apples and green herbs fading quickly to anise and a touch of cinnamon spice.

Comment
A complex and fruity spirit, run through with herbs and spice.

Its distinct flavour makes this Clairin at home in a Daiquiri, or simply enjoyed on the rocks.