Gentle warning: I feel very very strongly about this subject and it may read like I am having anger outbursts/nervous breakdowns/panic attacks through the course of this piece. It is because I was, in fact, having them. I and a lot of us at Unsobered love Old Monk and have done so for years. I fell in love with this beautiful amber nectar ever since I stepped into a dimly lit, cheap bar. It has been more than 10 years now, the relationship between me and Old Monk rum is strong and I’ll never stop loving it!
Neaar, Faaar, Wherever You Areeee
When our hearts yearn for Old Monk, it’s there. It’s available pretty much across all regions of the country. Be it an expensive bar or a dark hole in the wall, Old Monk is omnipresent. It’s the Parle-G of alcohol. There have been many times when my friends didn’t find their favorite beer or red wine. While they were busy cribbing, I was enjoying my rum and coke.
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Dark Like Our Souls
This might not be the ultimate dark rum, but it’s pretty damn good. It has a bold dark maroon color and an intense smell of vanilla. You don’t have to be a connoisseur to know that this thing is delicious. It has a balanced flavor, crude enough to make the tapori in you happy, strong enough to knock you out. Have it on the rocks if you want to taste all of its goodness and feel the punch of that solid 42.8% of alcohol content.
Prices, Macha
Earth Afloat/Pintrest
This is definitely the best thing about Old Monk rum. It’s so freaking cheap! The creators of this fine drink created something that satisfies the big business shots with their six-figure salaries, but can also be afforded legit brokeass college children. In this age of inflation, Old Monk is our savior. It restores our faith in humanity, to think that even towards the end of every month, we can still afford a quarter of Old Monk. *khushi ke aansu*
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Tastes Freaking Fantastic
For its pricing, this stuff tastes great. Admit it, you can have a lakh rupees in your pocket, but you’d still drink Old Monk happily. Ask a liquor expert (yes, that’s very much a real job), if you can. They shall tell you how much better Old Monk is, compared to other 8-year-old rums. You can also mix it with something else. It’s like adding Nora Fatehi to any song. It just makes it better. The most famous combination is Rum and Coke. There are plenty of recipes online. One of our favorites is rum chocolates! They are easy to make and super easy to enjoy.
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It’s An Emotion
Old Monk is what most of us started drinking with. For many, it was the first rum they ever had. It reminds people of their heartbreak, graduation, vacation, crazy parties, goodbyes, and the time they almost died over a toilet bowl. It’s been an inevitable part of our cycle of life and we don’t plan on letting it go anytime soon.
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Summing Up
If Old Monk could run for the presidency, it would win by an unbelievable percentage. It’s got everything going for it. Price, taste, availability, and most importantly, the high level of attachment people have to it. Whenever we pick up a glass of Old Monk, we get the same amount of happiness and the soothing sensation that we felt for the first time. Knowing that Old Monk rum is there for us, is a priceless feeling.
FAQs
What Is The Cost Of Old Monk Rum?
There are multiple varieties of Old Monk and all of them are inexpensive. For example, you can get a 180 ml bottle for INR 200 and a 750 ml bottle for INR 800.
Is Rum Good For A Cough?
Although rum is not a medicine, it does have antimicrobial properties that kill the germs that form in our bodies when we have a cough.
Is Rum Full Of Sugar?
No. Most rums are made from fermented sugar cane juice or molasses. During their distillation process, the sugar gets filtered out. It ends up without any sugar and this is why some manufacturers add sugar back to it.
What Is The Best Way To Drink Old Monk Rum?
Have it with coke. Having it on the rocks is also great, but the combination of rum and coke is heavenly.
Is Rum Better Than Vodka?
Both are very different drinks in terms of how they are produced and how they taste. Vodka is a more versatile drink because it doesn’t have a flavor (unless you are buying a flavored one) so it can be used in more cocktails than rum. Other than this, it’s all about your preference.
Is Rum Stronger Than Beer?
Rum is stronger than beer. Strong beers usually have around 8% to 15% of alcohol content, while rums have around 40%. Just to give you a better idea. Drinking 90 ml of rum would be equivalent to drinking around 1.25 liters of strong beer.
Which Country Owns Old Monk?
Old Monk is manufactured by Mohan Meakin, a company based in India.
Which Rums Are Best In India?
Old Monk, Bacardi, Rock Paper Rum, and Gladius are some of the best rums in India.
