Papalin 4 Year Old Haiti Rum 53.1% 2022 – Authentic pot still rum from Haiti

Papalin Haiti 4 Year Old Rum is an uncompromising and terroir-driven rum created by legendary Master Blender Luca Gargano. This 2022 edition is an exclusive blended rum composed of 32 carefully selected casks from five of Haiti’s most notable distilleries – all distilled exclusively in traditional pot stills.

It’s a true tropical aged rum with tons of character. Aged in a combination of ex-cognac, ex-bourbon, ex-carbon and ex-whisky casks, giving impressive depth and complexity. Bottled at a powerful 53.1% – without losing balance – this is a rum for the serious enthusiast who wants authenticity and intensity in the glass.

Haiti – raw character and tradition

Haitian rum is known for its aromatic power and distinctive style. The combination of local sugarcane production, traditional distillation methods and tropical climate creates rums with depth, structure and a distinct identity. The Papalin range celebrates this diversity by bringing together several distilleries’ expressions in one harmonious and characterful blend.

With four years of tropical maturation, the rum develops a concentrated and vibrant profile where the influence of the cask supports – but never overpowers – the authentic pot still character.

Tasting notes

Nose: Intense and aromatic with ripe tropical fruit, exotic spices and a hint of vanilla. Underlying notes of sugar cane and lightly toasted wood.

Flavor: Rich and nuanced with caramel, cocoa and roasted nuts. A delicate note of tobacco and a slightly smoky undercurrent balance the natural sweetness.

Finish: Long, warm and complex with lingering oak, spices and tropical fruits – a lingering finish that is a testament to its quality.

Velier – uncompromising quality

Behind Papalin Haiti is the Italian company Velier, founded in 1947 and today recognized as one of the world’s most respected independent bottlers. Under the leadership of Luca Gargano, Velier has set new standards for transparency and authenticity in the rum world, focusing on natural aging, full strength and minimal intervention.

Papalin 4 Year Haiti 2022 is not just a rum – it’s a story of craft, tradition and passion. An ideal bottle for both the collector and the curious rum lover who wants to experience Haiti in its truest form.

• Product name: Papalin Haiti 4 Year Old Rum 2022
• Type: Blended pot still rum
• Origin: Haiti
• Number of casks: 32
• Cask types: Ex-cognac, ex-bourbon, ex-carbon, ex-whisky
• Aging: 4 years (tropical aging)
• Quantity: 70 cl
• Alcohol content: 53.1%