Clairin Communal Haiti Rum 70cl
Brand: Clairin | Category: Traditional Agricole-Style Rum | ABV: 43% | Origin: Haiti | Vol: 700ml

Raw, Real, and Unfiltered — The Spirit of Haiti

Clairin Communal isn’t just rum, it’s culture, collaboration, and craft in liquid form. Made from pure sugarcane juice and wild yeast, this bottle unites the work of four independent Haitian distillers into one communal expression. Earthy, electric, and full of terroir, it’s rum the way nature and tradition intended, untouched, unapologetic, and alive.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Green and herbal, freshly cut cane, fermented papaya, wildflowers, and cracked pepper. It smells like the Haitian countryside at sunrise, raw, wild, and buzzing with life.

Palate:
Vibrant, grassy, and deeply textured. Fresh cane juice, sea salt, citrus peel, and earthy funk hit the tongue in waves. It’s complex, rustic, and soulful, a far cry from your standard column-still white rum.

Finish:
Dry and lingering. Notes of olive brine, white pepper, and vegetal heat stick around like a story worth retelling. It’s not just a finish, it’s a mood.

Production Details

Clairin Communal is a rare blend of rums from four traditional Haitian micro-distilleries — Sajous, Vaval, Casimir, and Le Rocher. Each uses wild fermentation, cane juice (not molasses), and small pot stills fired by hand-cut wood or bagasse. No filtering. No additives. No intervention. Just pure cane spirit from some of the most authentic rum makers in the world.

Perfect For

Adventurous drinkers. Lovers of natural wine, funk-forward mezcal, or agricole rhum. Sipping under the sun, mixing in boundary-pushing cocktails, or simply honoring spirits that tell a story of place.

Expert Notes

Clairin has earned cult status among bartenders and spirits nerds globally, often described as “Haiti’s mezcal.” Communal, in particular, is a gateway into the world of clairin: more approachable in strength, but no less expressive in character. It’s one of the most terroir-driven spirits on the planet.

Customer Reviews

"Raw and wild — like drinking the land itself. This stuff is alive." — Theo, Manila

"Tasted like nothing I’ve ever had. And I can’t stop pouring it." — Gabs, Quezon City

"Put this in a Daiquiri and watch people lose their minds." — Rico, Makati

Interesting Fact

In Haiti, clairin isn’t just a spirit, it’s part of daily life. Over 500 micro-distilleries produce it, often passed down through generations. Clairin Communal is the first time four of the most respected distillers joined forces in one unified bottle.

Serving Suggestions

Try it neat to explore its raw complexity, or build a revolutionary Daiquiri with fresh lime and cane syrup, no frills. For a wilder twist, swap it into a Ti’ Punch or Paloma and let the funk do the talking.

Distillery Background

Each distillery behind Clairin Communal, from Michel Sajous in Saint Michel to Faubert Casimir in Barraderes, operates with hand-cut cane, wood-fired stills, and zero industrialization. Imported by Velier, this bottling is part of a broader mission to give Haitian producers the recognition their artisanal spirits deserve, without altering their methods or muting their voice.