Rum Old Monk: history, overview of species + interesting facts

The production of Old Monk rum is located in the town of Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh, India). It is made from sugar cane, which grows in mountainous areas, and from pure spring water.

To create a drink, manufacturers do not use flavorings and other artificial additives.

History of Old Monk rum

1855 Founding of the company by Eduard Dyer, the owner of the brewery.

1935 The merger of the Eduard factory with another brewer and the renaming of the company to Mohan Mekin.

1980 Mohan Meakin changes its name to Mohan Meakin Limited. With this name, the company is known today.

1982 Old Monk receives a large number of various cups and medals, various titles are assigned to him.

History is silent about when the first bottle of Old Monk was produced, but it is known for certain that in the forties of the XX century the drink becomes popular and is widely exported to North America, as well as to Scandinavia.

Types of Roma Old Monk

  1. Old Monk Supreme Rum

    Delicate velvety texture, the aroma contains bright caramel-spicy notes, a hint of molasses with a predominance of oak and fruit notes.

    Oak flavor is acquired as a result of aging for 12 years in wooden barrels. That is why this rum is a premium drink.

  2. Old Monk Gold Reserve Rum

    Aged for 7 years in wooden barrels, a drink with a strength of 40%.

    Taste with bright notes of vanilla, light caramel notes with an admixture of oriental spices.

    The most popular drink ever created by Mohan Meakin.

  3. Old Monk XXX Rum

    A special blend of selected spirits aged 7 years in oak barrels.

    When mixed, they form a drink with luxurious unique properties.

    In comparison with the previous types, this drink does not actually feel caramel and molasses. Usually comes in a monk figure bottle.

  4. Old monk white

    Traditional white rum with a simple fruity flavor.

    Aged for only six months in steel tanks, without the use of wooden barrels.

    Therefore, this type of rum acquires a slight aftertaste of caramel and fruit, and is popular with women.

  5. Old Monk The Legend

    Rum rich dark amber color.

    It has an intense, multifaceted taste with notes of noble wood, citrus, spices and a persistent, warming aftertaste. It has a rich aroma filled with tones of honey, fruits, flowers and subtle spicy nuances.

Interesting Facts

  1. At the moment, sales of Old Monk rum occur in the absence of any advertising (according to official data). The wonderful taste and unique properties of the drink are transmitted through the so-called “word of mouth”.

  2. Rumors say that Old Monk’s hangovers are completely absent, and the Indians say that the drink can get rid of diseases better than any medicine.

  3. Old Monk is ranked 3rd in the world in terms of sales.

Relevance: 19.12.2019

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