| Rating | 95 2022 Top 50 |
| Style | Rum |
| Produced In | Haiti |
| ABV | 53.2% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $40.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2022-12-06 |
Spirit of Haiti Clairin Sonson Rhum 2020 Review
The Caribbean island of Haiti has more than 500 microdistilleries, including that of Stephan Kalil Saoud, who cultivates all the cane for and distills this product. Fermented naturally using ambient yeasts and distilled in copper pot stills, Clairin Sonson strikes a beautiful balance between sweet and savory, and herbaceous and fruity. In terms of complexity, it can hold its own against the best mezcals in your collection and is sure to be a conversation starter when shared with spirit-drinking friends and enthusiasts.
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