Clairin Le Rocher Pignon Haiti Rum, 70cl
Brand: Clairin | Category: Haitian Agricole Rum | ABV: 47.2% | Origin: Pignon, Haiti | Vol: 70cl

Intro/Heritage:
Clairin Le Rocher isn’t just a rum, it’s a living heritage spirit, distilled with ancestral methods in the mountains of Haiti. Crafted by Bethel Romulus in the village of Pignon, this clairin is made from syrup, not juice, from heirloom cane grown without pesticides, fermented naturally with ambient yeasts. It’s raw, radiant, and fiercely alive, an echo of tradition you can taste.

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Warm and exotic. Ripe banana, incense smoke, brown sugar, and crushed herbs dance with earthy depth and a hint of woodfire.
Palate: Wild yet elegant. Molasses, tropical fruit, dried thyme, and faint medicinal funk mingle over a silky, almost creamy mouthfeel. There’s a touch of smoked honey and spiced sap running beneath the surface.
Finish: Long, soulful, and resinous. Sweet cane, clove, and a whisper of mineral ash trail off like a drumbeat in the distance.

Production Details:
Made from hand-cut, native sugarcane and reduced to syrup over firewood before fermentation, Le Rocher is then distilled on a small pot still heated by direct flame. No filtration, no additives, no shortcuts. What you taste is terroir, tradition, and time, bottled unfiltered at 47.2% ABV.

Perfect For:
A contemplative sip best reserved for those rare nights when silence speaks louder than sound. Pour it neat during deep conversations, full-moon reflections, or beside a jazz record that refuses to play background.

Expert Notes:
Clairin Le Rocher is a staple in the world of natural r(h)um. Critics praise it for its raw elegance and terroir-driven complexity, a bottle that bridges the gap between agricole rum and fine mezcal, with its own rhythm and voice.

Customer Reviews:
🗨️ “Earthy, smoky, sweet, and strange — it’s wild Haiti in a glass.”
🗨️ “Like tasting history. Feral and refined all at once.”
🗨️ “Unpolished brilliance. You can’t fake this kind of flavor.”

Interesting Fact:
Le Rocher is one of the few clairins made from sugarcane syrup instead of juice, giving it a richer, molasses-like texture that sets it apart from other Haitian clairins.

Serving Suggestions:
Sip neat in a small glass to appreciate the aromatic layers. Let it rest and breathe, its personality will evolve with time. Pair with roasted nuts, aged goat cheese, or grilled plantains. Best enjoyed without distractions.

Distillery Background:
The Le Rocher distillery, run by Bethel Romulus, is perched in the hills of Pignon. Here, rum is made the way it’s always been, with fire, intuition, and patience. Clairin, as a category, is Haiti’s gift to the world of artisanal spirits, uncommercialized, deeply personal, and spiritually rich.