Clairin

The project to valorize traditional clairins began around 2012 as an initiative by operators in the rum world (including Velier and later La Maison & Velier) to select, bottle and distribute spirits produced by small Haitian 'guildives'. Early international releases included labels signed Casimir, Sajous and Vaval, later joined by Le Rocher and Sonson and the blended 'Communal' release.

Highlight local artisanal productions, preserve the territorial characters (terroir) of individual Haitian producers, present clairin in its most authentic form (often at cask strength, without additions) and provide an international market channel for traditional producers.

Haiti: productions coming from various communities and villages including Saint-Michel-de-l'Attalaye (Sajous), Cavaillon (Vaval), Barradères (Casimir), Pignon (Le Rocher) and Cabaret/Arcahaie (Sonson).