Clairin Pignon (75cl, 53.6%)

Clairin Pignon is a Haitian rum from Distillerie Méles Augustin Normil in Pignon, on Haiti's central plateau. It is made from cane syrup sourced from nearby producers, blended with vinasse and fermented naturally in open-top vats for 10 to 15 days before double distillation in a small pot still. It is bottled by hand at full, undiluted strength, typically between 50% and 53.6% ABV. The production uses a dunder technique more commonly associated with Jamaican rum, giving a rare crossover style. The nose brings ester, cotton candy, dry sap and cinnamon bark, followed by a full-bodied palate of saline, young tree bark, green peppercorn and brûléed sugar. Further notes include olive brine, lemongrass, ripe banana, fresh cane juice and tropical fruit, with rich toffee, honey and funk reminiscent of Jamaican rums.