A renowned creation by Mohan Meakin Distilleries. Widely acclaimed as the most famous rum in India, it has become an iconic vatted Indian dark rum since its inception in 1954. Old Monk XXX Rum offers a remarkable balance between affordability and quality, providing a good value for its price. With its wide availability, it has become easily accessible to rum enthusiasts both within India and across the globe. While it boasts a solid reputation, it is considered to be of average quality on a global scale, offering a satisfying experience without reaching exceptional heights.
Type:
Dark
TECHNIQUE:
Vatted spirits
Region:
Khopoli, Maharashtra
Vintage:
2023
Alcohol Content:
42.8%
Global Experience :
6/10
Tasting Notes:
Old Monk XXX showcases a variety of colors, ranging from caramel and amber to dark amber. Its medium legs, indicate a moderate viscosity. It has a pretty thick texture suggests a richer and denser visual profile.
It offers a soft and sweet aroma with hints of vanilla, caramel, and toffee, accompanied by a subtle floral undertone. The taste showcases sweet caramel notes, while some samples may also present smoky, gluish, chemical, and acidic attributes, adding complexity and degrading to the overall profile.
The rum presents a pleasant warm mouthfeel with a light to medium body. It offers enticing notes of banana, caramel, and vanilla, along with a synthetic vanilla flavor. The taste experience is further enhanced by the presence of syrup, chocolate, and liquorice, creating a full and viscous mouthfeel. However, a slight bitterness and a strong alcohol aftertaste that lasts long add complexity to the overall profile. Despite this, Old Monk XXX remains comforting and pleasant, providing a balanced bitter-sweet experience.
Price:
₹ 550/- (Maharashtra)
Availability:
Any wineshop
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