Distillery Meles Augustin Clairin Pignon Normil Haitian Rum

 

Style: Clairin (Haitian Rhum Agricole)
Origin: Haiti
ABV: 53.6%

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Wild, herbaceous, and funky with notes of olive brine, lemongrass, and ripe banana.
Palate: Bold and rustic with flavors of fresh cane juice, tropical fruit, white pepper, and earthy minerality.
Finish: Clean and vibrant with lingering citrus peel, green herbs, and saline lift.

Production Notes

• Aging: N/A

• Vessel: N/A

• Still Type: Stainless Steel Pot Still

• Fermentables: Cane Sirop w/ Vinasse 

• Cultivars: Blue Cristalline

Distillery History & Facts

• Distilled by Boss Meles Augustin in Pignon, Haiti, in tiny batches using ancestral methods

• Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts and no additives

• Cane is farmed organically

• Vinasse is the dense and flavorful matter left in the still after distillation. It is collected and saved in a vat or hole in the ground and then added to new batches to help kickstart fermentation