Call it Haiti’s answer to rum Agricole, the mezcal of the rum world, or simply damn delicious, the world of Clairin deserves an exploration from any drinker unafraid of savoury funk in their spirits. The Caribbean island boasts more than 500 micro distilleries, including that of Stephan Kalil Saoud, who cultivates all of the cane for, and distils, this product. Fermented naturally using ambient yeasts and distilled in copper pot stills, Clairin Sonson strikes a stunning balance between sweet and savoury, and herbaceous and fruity. In terms of complexity, it will go toe-to-toe with the best mezcal in your collection and promises to be a conversation starter when you introduce it to spirit- drinking friends and enthusiasts.