Old Monk The Legend Rum
Old Monk The Legend Rum is an 85.6-proof (42.8% ABV) Indian aged rum — the top of the Mohan Meakin range, a dark molasses rum from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, built for depth: roasted nuts, extravagant caramel, and a dark, sweet, concentrated profile that finishes long. Presented in the brand's legendary monk's-head bottle — the founder's likeness, a British entrepreneur who settled in India in the early 19th century. In a 1L bottle. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 85.6 proof (42.8% ABV)
- Style: top-of-range aged Indian dark rum, molasses-based
- Maker: Mohan Meakin Ltd., Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Size: 1L — generous format for a collectible pour
- Presentation: the original monk's-head bottle honoring the company founder
The Top Shelf of a Cult Brand
Every Old Monk expression has its faithful, but The Legend is the range-topper: a darker, sweeter, more concentrated pour than the XXX or the Supreme, built for the drinkers who want the full weight of Indian pot-distilled molasses character. And the bottle is a piece of spirits history in its own right — the monk's-head decanter, modeled on the British entrepreneur who founded the company in the early 1800s, is one of the most recognizable bottles in the rum world. Explore the Old Monk collection and more dark rums at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Per retailer copy: on the nose, familiar Indian-brand character — roasted, sweet, concentrated nuts; the rum is quite dark, the caramel extravagant, the wood more than toasted; molasses and liquorice spread over toast already covered in maple syrup and walnut slivers. The palate settles caramel and molasses with concentrated toasty woodiness — very dark and sweet, with intense caramel and nuts. The finish is long, with a wetter woodiness and roasted nuts closing out the tasting.
How to Enjoy
This is a slow-sipper's rum — neat, in a snifter, with time. The concentrated profile also stands up to a full-flavored cigar, and a small pour over vanilla ice cream is a legitimate dessert.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Legend the most expensive Old Monk?
Yes — it is the top of the Old Monk range, a darker and more concentrated aged rum than the XXX and Supreme expressions.
What is the monk's-head bottle?
The bottle is modeled on the brand's founder, a British entrepreneur who settled in India in the early 19th century — the original Old Monk decanter.
What size is Old Monk The Legend?
1L — a full liter of the range-topping expression.
The crown of the Old Monk lineup — buy Old Monk The Legend Rum online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.