This brand of rum named Old Monk Rum is also known as ‘OMR’ as the iconic Indian brand of dark rum. It was introduced in the December 19, 1954. It’s aged and blended more than 8 years in Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh (UP). This is vanilla flavored dark rum and it content of alcohol strength is 42.8%. Although, it’s produced in UP, but available all over India, even other countries of the world. Its popularity is depending on the statement of the customers’ mouth and their loyalty. It comes at the top rank in 2013 overtaking the popular brand of McDowell’s #1in India, which were the most celebrating rums in all over India.
Old Monk Rum was in fifth position among the spirits of India. Its impact in the list of the “Top 100 Brands of Retail Value” was seen by listing internationally in 2008. It was sold US$240 million that year. It’s available in 6 sizes of variants, such as 90 milliliter, 180 milliliter, 375 milliliter, 500 milliliter, 750 milliliter and 1 liter bottles. The brand of the Old Monk Rum was honored with the gold medals of “Monde World Selections”.
Where to Buy the Old Monk Rum in Dhaka Bars?
Dhaka, the capital as well as the largest city of Bangladesh, is not only urbanized as the mega city but also grown-up enough in all parts. For instance, there are lots of bars in Dhaka city that was unbelievable before 10 years. Dhaka is no more a boring or old city, because there are bars all over the city, even you will find a bar in Uttara. All five-star and luxury hotel in Dhaka are offering bar service. Furthermore, there are several providers who serve only bar services.
Some Bars in Dhaka are located in: Farmgate, Dhaka (Shalimar Bar and Red Button Bar), in opposite of Ruposhi Bangla Hotel (Sakura Bar), in Kawran Bazaar, Dhaka (La Vinci Bar). Moreover, some more bars in Dhaka are situated in Gulshan (STL Duty Paid Shop), Mohakhali (H Kabir warehouse), and in Dhaka airport areas (Parjatan store), in Shaheed Sayed Nazrul Islam Swarani, Bijoy Nagar (Gentleman’s Rest bar). There are some other bars in Gulshan, New Market, Banani areas as well.
Looking for the Best Bar in Dhaka City?
If you are looking for the bar service in Dhaka city, you can visit the Gentleman’s Rest Bar in Dhaka. This Dhaka bar is an initiative of hotel 71. You will find all of your favorite soft and hard drinks, including beer, rum, wine, vodka, champagne, whisky, brandy, etc. Not only the drinks services, but also their cordial hospitality and exclusive presentation will fill your moment with joy and happiness. The seating arrangement, soft lights, secured and friendly environment will put a note to go again to refresh your mind and body.
History of Old Monk Rum
A Scotsman entrepreneur named Edward Dyer in 1855 set up a production house in Himachal Pradesh to produce cheap beer according to the British requirement. The production was changed by name and hands and became the distillery named “Mohan Meakin Private Limited”.
The brand of Old Monk Rum was introduced in India for the first time in 1960. There were practices of Hercules rum before Old Monk exclusively for the members of Indian Armed Forces. For the great taste and almost same quality to the brand of Hercules, Old Monk became one of the best dark rum in India and over the world. It’s the most popular Indian made foreign liqueur (IMFL) in India. Once upon a time, this brand was dominated in the market of rum. There were some other brands that could not able to near its popularity. It was sold about 8 million per year. Gradually its sales got lower due to the rumors of the closing of Old Monk Rum, but it was assured from the makers of Mohan Meakin that the brand is not heading to close their production.
Some Varieties of the Old Monk Rum
At the age of 7, the Old Monk’s brand XXX rum graded as the most popular along with its other brands like Supreme and Gold Reserve. It got extremely matured spirits in the age of 12 and the Supreme came in the special bottle with the standard monk shape. The upper part, the head of the monk in the cap of the bottles made doubles as to measuring the peg. There came a limited edition of Old Monk was launched in the year 2013. Here are some popular and favorite brands of the Old Monk Rum:
- Old Monk – XXX Rum
- Old Monk – Supreme Rum
- Old Monk – Gold Reserve
- Old Monk – White Rum
- Old Monk – Deluxe XXX Rum
- Limited Edition of Old Monk Legend
Content of Alcohol
Similar to most other brands of Indian liquors, ethanol’s the percentage in Old Monk Rum is 42.8 percentage of ABV.
So, these are about the Old Monk Rum, which is the Best Brand of Rum all over in India. Moreover the brands are exporting to some other countries, including Russia, UK, United States, UAE, Japan, Estonia, New Zealand, Canada, and Finland by some of the retailers. As a result, the Old Monk Rum is available internationally.
