Brand
Old Monk
Old Monk is an Indian rum brand known for its dark, aged expressions, produced and marketed by the Mohan Meakin group. It is recognized for its wide presence in India and for a strong base of enthusiasts internationally.
- Ghaziabad · Uttar Pradesh · India
The story
Old Monk is a historic rum brand launched in the 20th century and associated with Mohan Meakin; sources report that the Old Monk bottle was introduced mid-century and that production takes place at Mohan Meakin facilities with an operational base in Mohan Nagar (Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh). The brand has built strong consumer loyalty in India and visibility on export markets.
Production philosophy
Focused on traditional, accessible and recognizable rums, with a range spanning classic rum, aged expressions and flavored variants. The brand is often described as linked to tradition and consumer value.
Territory
India (production and operational headquarters: Mohan Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh)
Ageing
For the aged references (e.g. Gold Reserve) commercial literature reports the use of a maturation period in wooden barrels; details of the process are not specified on the producer's official website.
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- City
- Ghaziabad
- Categories
- rum
- aged rum
- dark rum
- flavoured rum
- spiced rum
- Raw materials
- sugarcane molasses
- Casks and ageing vessels
- oak barrels
- Representative products
- Old Monk XXX (Very Old Vatted) Rum
- Old Monk Gold Reserve (Gold Reserve 7Y / 12Y - varianti commercializzate)
- Old Monk Supreme XXX Rum
- Rhum Old Monk Gold Reserve 7Y 100cl
What makes it distinctive
- Iconic Indian rum brand with wide national distribution.
- Produced and marketed by the Mohan Meakin group, with facilities in Mohan Nagar (Ghaziabad).
- Range includes classic rums, aged expressions (Gold Reserve) and flavored variants.
- Established presence on export markets and with international retailers.
Products from Old Monk
Full collectionThere are currently no products available from this producer.