Ron Colon Salvadoreno RumRye

Amber brown in colour. RUMRYE is an equal split of rum and rye whiskey. Showcasing both spirits side-by-side to create a new category, flavour experience and legacy. The bouquet shows tropical fruit with sticky banana, pineapple, fresh mint and warm honey and a hint of spice. The palate is bold, with notes a candied fruit, orange blossom, rich, vibrant and distinctive spice of a classic rye balanced with the natural sweetness in the rum. The finish is dry, with notes of citrus and soft mint.

Ron Colón’s story started in 2018 with two befriended colleagues, Thurman Wise and Pepijn Janssens. With a combined experience of over 20 years working in the spirits industry, Wise and Janssens spent their time traveling around the world introducing brands to emerging markets. In 2018 this job took them on a 22-day, 16-country barhop across Latin America, and it was during this trip that El Salvador ('sivar' in slang) captured their attention. El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America, bordered by Honduras, Guatemala and the pacific ocean. Many know El Salvador for its complex political history, which includes a violent civil war from 1980-1992. What most aren’t aware of are the magnificent volcanoes, world-class surf spots, and amazing produce – El Salvador produces some of the finest cane sugar and coffee in the world.