Old Monk Rum: history, overview of types + interesting facts
The production of Old Monk rum is located in the city of Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh, India). It is made from sugar cane grown in mountainous areas and pure spring water.
Manufacturers do not use flavors and other artificial additives to create the drink.
The history of Old Monk rum
1855: Founding of the company by Eduard Dyer, the owner of the brewery.
1935: Merger of the Eduard plant with another brewer and renaming of the company to Mohan Mekin.
1980: Mohan Meakin changes its name to Mohan Meakin Limited. The company is known by this name today.
1982: Old Monk receives a large number of various cups and medals, it is awarded various titles.
History is silent about when the first bottle of Old Monk was made, 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 and Scandinavia.
Types of Old Monk rum
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Old Monk Supreme Rum
Delicate velvety texture, aroma contains bright caramel and spicy notes, molasses flavor with a predominance of oak and fruit notes.
The oak flavor is acquired as a result of aging for 12 years in wooden barrels. That's why this rum is a premium drink.
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Old Monk Gold Reserve Rum
Aged for 7 years in wooden barrels with a strength of 40%.
Taste with bright vanilla notes, light caramel notes with an admixture of oriental spices.
The most popular drink created by Mohan Meakin.
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Old Monk XXX Rum
A special blend of selected spirits aged for 7 years in oak barrels.
When mixed, it creates a drink with luxurious unique properties.
Compared to the previous types, this drink has virtually no caramel and molasses in it. Usually comes in a bottle of a monk figure.
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Old Monk White
Traditional white rum with a simple fruity flavor.
It is aged for only six months in steel tanks, without the use of wooden barrels.
Therefore, this type of rum acquires a light flavor of caramel and fruit, and is popular among women.
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Old Monk The Legend
Rum of a rich dark amber color.
It has an intense, multifaceted flavor with notes of noble wood, citrus, spices and a persistent, warming aftertaste.</p
has a rich aroma filled with tones of honey, fruits, flowers and subtle spicy nuances.
Interesting facts
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Currently, Old Monk rum is sold without any advertising (according to official data). The excellent taste and unique properties of the drink are transmitted by the so-called "word of mouth".
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Rumors claim that there is no hangover from Old Monk rum at all, and Hindus say that the drink can cure diseases better than any medicine.
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Old Monk ranks 3rd in the world ranking in terms of sales.
Update: 19.12.2019
Category: Rum