Velier - Vieux Sajous - 5Y Old - 2019 b.2024 - With Box 58.3% 70cl

Velier - Vieux Sajous - 5Y Old - 2019 b.2024 - With Box 58.3% 70cl
€115.00
Item number: 1535

Velier Vieux Sajous 5Y Old 2019 b.2024 With Box 58.3% 70cl

This exceptional Vieux Sajous 2019 is a decadent journey into the untamed heart of Haiti. Far more than a traditional aged cane spirit, it is a striking fusion of raw agricultural intensity, precise tropical maturation, and a world-class independent bottling finish. Selected and bottled by the visionary house of Velier, this 5-year-old masterpiece is the rum that, as they say, "pushes the limit just a bit too far!" by taking a wild, pure juice Clairin and elevating it into a mature spirit of breathtaking complexity. Created with an uncompromising focus on texture and vibrant gourmandise, this single-vintage expression transforms a rustic Haitian treasure into a rich, liquid dessert. It is a bold statement of craftsmanship, perfect for those who seek a spirit that is as thick, generous, and aromatic as a high-end spiced fruit tart.

A Masterclass in Refinement Every bottle of Vieux Sajous embodies the art of hyper-traditional distillation and accelerated tropical wood aging. The majestic character of this rum was forged through a precise technical and artisanal process in Saint-Michel-de-l'Attalaye:

  • 100% Cristalline Cane Juice: Crafted from unhybridized, organic Cristalline sugarcane grown on the terroir of the Chelo Distillery by master distiller Michel Sajous.

  • Wild Pot Still Distillation: Distilled traditionally from fermented pure cane juice using double-retort copper pot stills, retaining all the rich, oily congeners of the estate.

  • The 5-Year Tropical Alliance: Distilled in 2019 and bottled in 2024, spending 5 full years maturing under the blistering tropical heat of the Caribbean, resulting in a lightning-fast wood integration.

  • Cask Strength Clarity: Bottled by Velier at a precise and powerful 58.3% ABV, completely free of any added sugar, coloring, or chill-filtration to protect its raw integrity.

Tasting Experience Inside the bottle lies a profile so rich and velvety that it feels like a grand, festive celebration of pure cane juice in a glass.

  • Nose: For the true cane and ester lovers! You are immediately immersed in an inviting, aromatic bath of fresh sugarcane juice and sweet honeyed spice—thick, vibrant, and flowing. Then, a "diva" makes her entrance: crisp green apple and bright citrus zest, beautifully layered with evolving, sophisticated notes of wild vegetation.

  • Palate: Pure indulgence. The term "rich and intense" understates the reality of this 58.3% giant; the rum literally melts on the palate with an energizing warmth. The density and "fat" are remarkable, offering sophisticated layers of caramelized tropical fruits, warm baking cinnamon, and toasted oak, all balanced by a clean hint of earthy, herbal undertones.

  • Finish: Long, warm, and highly refined. The heavy texture clings beautifully to the palate, leaving a lingering, sophisticated trail of sweet vanilla bean, rich dried fruits, and a subtle, dark earthy complexity that showcases its magnificent Haitian heritage.

Product Details

  • Brand: Velier / Clairin (Vieux Sajous)

  • Distillery: Distillerie Chelo (Michel Sajous)

  • Origin: Haiti (Saint-Michel-de-l'Attalaye)

  • Classification: Aged Pure Single Agricole Rum (Clairin)

  • Vintage: Distilled 2019 | Bottled 2024

  • Age: 5 Years Old (100% Tropically Aged)

  • Alcohol Content: 58.3% ABV (Cask Strength)

  • Volume: 70cl

  • Packaging: Includes a sophisticated luxury collector’s presentation box

Why Choose This Velier Vieux Sajous 2019? ✔ 100% Organic Cristalline Cane Juice providing an unmatched depth of raw, agricultural flavor ✔ Ultra-Gourmand Profile dominated by caramelized fruits, honeyed spice, cinnamon, and vanilla ✔ Expertly Balanced at 58.3% for an intensely powerful, robust, and beautifully silky mouthfeel ✔ 5 Full Years of Tropical Maturation transforming an unaged Clairin into a sophisticated sipping jewel ✔ Selected and Bottled by Velier ensuring the absolute peak of transparency and collection value ✔ A Liquid Exotic Pastry that comes beautifully presented in an iconic, luxury gift box

The Vieux Sajous 2019 is a powerful and expressive bottle, where the sun-drenched agricultural warmth of Haiti meets the refined, masterful curation of Velier in a truly distinctive, festive edition.

Style: Aged Pure Single Agricole Rum | Origin: Haiti | Distillery: Chelo (Sajous) / Velier | Edition: Vieux Sajous 2019 | ABV: 58.3% | Volume: 70cl | Finish: Tropically Aged Oak Barrels