Old Monk
| Type | Rum |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mohan Meakin |
| Origin | India |
| Introduced | 1954 |
| Alcohol by volume | 42.8% |
| Proof (US) | 75° UK |
| Colour | Brown, dark maroon, black |
| Related products | Khukri Rum McDowell's No.1 Celebration |
Old Monk Rum is a vatted Indian dark rum, launched in 1954. It is a dark rum with a distinct vanilla flavour, with most expressions spiced, aged in oak barrels, and bottled at an alcohol content of 42.8% ABV (75° proof). It is produced in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India and has a registered office in Solan, Himachal Pradesh.
The company conducts no advertising, and Old Monk's popularity depends on word of mouth and the loyalty of customers. Old Monk has been the biggest Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) brand for many years. However, in 2013 Old Monk lost its rank as the largest selling dark rum to McDowell's No.1 Celebration.