Ron Colon Salvadoreno Red Banana Olio 81 Proof
Ron Colón Salvadoreño Red Banana Oleo Rum (81 Proof / 40.5% ABV) is a premium flavored rum inspired by the red banana trees that provide shade to coffee plants on the Jags Head Coffee farm in El Salvador. It is designed to capture the sweet, tropical essence of red bananas, which are said to offer a taste between a plantain and a yellow banana with a hint of raspberry.
Production and Flavor Profile
The rum is created by blending Ron Colón Salvadoreño’s Dark Aged Rum with a maceration and distillate of dried red bananas and fresh banana peels. To create the “oleo” aspect—referencing the “oleo saccharum” technique (extracting oils from citrus or fruit peels using sugar)—the banana peels are combined with sugarcane syrup.
The rum is created by blending Ron Colón Salvadoreño’s Dark Aged Rum with a maceration and distillate of dried red bananas and fresh banana peels. To create the “oleo” aspect—referencing the “oleo saccharum” technique (extracting oils from citrus or fruit peels using sugar)—the banana peels are combined with sugarcane syrup.
- Aroma: Tropical fruit, ripe bananas, and sugar cane.
- Palate: Rich roasted cocoa, caramelized banana, and a touch of pot still funk.
- Finish: Smooth and lingering notes of coffee and banana.
Usage
This rum is highly versatile for tropical and tiki-style cocktails, specifically designed to be used in:
This rum is highly versatile for tropical and tiki-style cocktails, specifically designed to be used in:
- Banana Daiquiris
- Banana Old Fashioneds
- Banana Iced Cream Coffee
The concept was born during a virtual cocktail session during the pandemic, when the brand ambassador combined their aged rum with homemade banana oleo saccharum, chocolate, and tiki bitters.
