Clairin Sajous 2023 (70cl, 55.2%)

An unaged Haitian rum made from the juice of Cristalline sugar cane grown on Michel Sajous's own 30-hectare plots. The cane is cultivated without artificial fertilisers or pesticides and harvested by hand, and the pure juice ferments slowly with naturally occurring yeasts. After artisanal distillation, the Clairin is bottled without filtration, with no colouring, at 55.2% in a 0.7-litre bottle with gift packaging. The nose combines fresh sugar cane juice, green apple and herbs with earthy notes and a light floral nuance. The palate is rich and full, with fresh sugar cane juice and citrus alongside a lightly salty note. The finish is long and layered, balancing sweet and earthy impressions.