Clairin Vaval Rhum Pur Jus de Canne (53,3%)

Clairin Vaval (53.3%) is an authentic, traditional Haitian clairin from Cavaillon in the south of Haiti, close to the coastal area around Aquin. It is produced by Fritz Vaval, owner of the Arrawaks distillery, which has been in the Vaval family since 1947.
Fritz owns around 20 hectares of land planted with Madame Meuze sugarcane varieties, grown naturally and with great respect for the environment. The rum is made from sugarcane juice, fermented through spontaneous fermentation using wild yeasts, and distilled on a truly unique artisanal setup.
Distillation is carried out on a small, homemade copper still designed by Fritz Vaval. While it is sometimes described as “pot still style” due to its size and low rectification, it is technically a short copper column still (often cited as a column with around 10 trays). With only limited reflux, the spirit remains intensely aromatic and flavour-driven. The still is direct-fired, often using bagasse (dried sugarcane fibres) as fuel.
As true clairin should be, it is bottled without filtration or additives, preserving its raw character and terroir-driven identity.
In the glass, expect a fresh, grassy and expressive rum with floral notes, spice and a distinctly Haitian funky edge — a true pure cane spirit for lovers of authenticity.