Clairin Sajous 10: the unmistakable legacy of Michel Sajous

Haiti is the last bastion of rum, and the Clairins are its authentic ambassadors. These artisanal and artisan productions are made in small quantities, a hidden treasure in the only corner of the Caribbean untouched by western modernisation, remaining an oasis of authenticity.

Clairin Sajous 10 comes from the distillery of Michel Sajous from unhybridised Cristalline cane. Located north of Port-au-Prince, in the middle of the countryside of the central region of Saint Michel, it is a four-hour off-road drive. This distillery, although small, is highly organised and adopts a production based exclusively on pure cane juice of the original Cristalline variety.

The process involves spontaneous fermentation and a distillation typical of northern Haiti. The result is a liquid with more refined aromatic notes, with fascinating citrus hints derived from sugar cane.

Here is version 10 collected in 2023.