Ron Colon Salvadoreno Rum Rye 50/50
Ron Colon Salvadoreno Rum Rye 50/50 is exactly what it says — 750mL at 50% ABV (100 proof), half Ron Colón dark aged rum (6-year Salvadoran column-still rum blended with aged and unaged Jamaican pot-still rums from Worthy Park, Monymusk and Hampden) and half 2017 American straight 100% rye whiskey aged four years on new oak — and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 50% (100 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Composition: 50% Ron Colón dark aged rum + 50% 2017 American straight 100% rye whiskey (4 yr, new oak, #4-char staves)
- Brand: Ron Colón Salvadoreño — founded 2018 by Thurman Wise & Pepijn Janssens; US importer Preiss Imports
- Award: Silver, Bartender Spirits Awards 2023 (88 pts)
Half Rum, Half Rye — A 50/50 Split
Most blends hide their proportions. Ron Colón's 50/50 puts it on the label: one half is the brand's dark aged rum — six-year-old Salvadoran column-still spirit from Licorera Cihuatán married with Jamaican pot-still rums from Worthy Park, Monymusk and Hampden — and the other half is a genuine American straight 100% rye whiskey from 2017, aged four years on new charred oak. The result sits squarely between two worlds: tropical rum fruit against dry rye spice. Compare it with the brand's pure rum expressions in the rum collection or browse all of Ron Colon — and if you're drawn to the rye half, the store's rye whiskey shelf is the natural next stop.
Tasting Notes
Tropical fruit, sticky banana, pineapple and fresh mint; warm honey, candied fruit and orange blossom; rye spice building through a dry citrus-mint finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a large cube to parse the rum/rye split. It makes a fascinating split-base Old Fashioned that needs no recipe change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in Ron Colon Rum Rye 50/50?
50% Ron Colón dark aged rum (Salvadoran + Jamaican rums) and 50% 2017 American straight 100% rye whiskey, aged four years in new oak.
What is the ABV?
50% ABV (100 proof).
Has it won any awards?
Yes — Silver at the 2023 Bartender Spirits Awards (88 points).
Who makes Ron Colon rum?
The brand was founded in 2018 by Thurman Wise and Pepijn Janssens; US imports come through Preiss Imports.
Two spirits in one bottle — order Ron Colon Salvadoreno Rum Rye 50/50 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.