Old Monk White Rum
Old Monk White Rum is a light-bodied, clear Indian rum from the makers of the legendary Old Monk Dark Rum. It offers a smoother, more neutral flavour profile ideal for cocktails and mixed drinks.
Expanding on the legacy of the iconic Old Monk brand, Mohan Meakin introduces the Old Monk White Rum. While the dark variant is celebrated for its deep molasses, vanilla, and spice notes, the White Rum presents a contrasting experience. It is crafted to be a lighter, cleaner spirit, likely column-distilled and filtered for clarity and smoothness. This makes it a versatile base for a wide range of cocktails, from classic Mojitos and Daiquiris to simple mixes with cola or juice, without overpowering the other ingredients. It caters to those who appreciate the Old Monk heritage but seek a less intense rum for mixing.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Clear, transparent.
Nose: Generally clean and neutral, with subtle hints of sugarcane sweetness, perhaps a touch of light vanilla or faint fruity esters. Less aromatic than its dark counterpart.
Palate: Light-bodied and smooth. Mildly sweet with a clean sugarcane character. Less complex than dark rum, lacking the heavy molasses, caramel, and spice notes. Designed to be mixable.
Food Pairings
Light appetizers and snacks (like chaat, spring rolls)
Seafood (grilled fish, prawns)
Grilled chicken
Fruit salads
Serving Suggestions
Mixers: Excellent with cola, lemon-lime soda, tonic water, coconut water, or fruit juices (pineapple, orange, cranberry).
Cocktails: Ideal base for classic white rum cocktails.
Interesting Facts
It's produced by Mohan Meakin Limited, one of India's oldest brewing and distilling companies, established in 1855 (originally as Dyer Breweries).
It exists in the shadow of its immensely popular sibling, the Old Monk Very Old Vatted XXX Rum (Dark Rum).
Its availability can sometimes be less widespread than the dark rum variant.