Ron Colon has crafted something worth paying attention to with Ron Colon High Proof Rum Blended Traditionalist Rum. Hailing from Jamaica, this aged expression represents the kind of rum-making that rewards careful tasting and an open mind.
Ron Colon has built a reputation for quality in the aged category, and this bottling continues that tradition. A flavoursome rum from Ron Colon, made with a combination of column-still rum from Licorera Cihautan Distillery in El Salvador and Jamaican rums from Worthy Park, Hampden and Monym. It is this attention to craft that elevates the final product beyond the ordinary.
On the nose, the rum opens with an inviting complexity that draws you into the glass. There is a confident interplay between the spirit's natural character and the influence of maturation, creating layers that reveal themselves gradually. The palate confirms what the nose promises — this is a rum with genuine substance. At 55.5% ABV, the alcohol is well-integrated, never harsh or overwhelming, allowing the full spectrum of flavour to unfold across the tongue. The mouthfeel is pleasingly weighted, with enough body to carry the flavours without becoming heavy or cloying.
As for serving, Ron Colon High Proof Rum Blended Traditionalist Rum works beautifully neat with a single cube of ice, or in an Old Fashioned where its aged character shines. That said, a spirit at this level of quality deserves at least one tasting neat before you start mixing — you will want to appreciate the complexity that Ron Colon has worked so hard to achieve.
At £43.95, Ron Colon High Proof Rum Blended Traditionalist Rum represents excellent value and earns a firm recommendation. Scoring 8 out of 10, it stands among the best in the aged category. Highly recommended.
