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Old Monk Gold Reserve Rum
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Drier than its dark, syrupy look suggests — one taster who came off a Diplomático even called it "totally dry" by comparison. Caramel, vanilla and oak lead, with dried fruit and a gentle spice, and the finish is short and turns slightly bitter. A couple of members suspect flavoring and loose age math, but most just find it very drinkable for what it is. Its real home is a glass of cola.
The community says- Great in cola
- Caramel-vanilla body
- But: Short finish
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How does Old Monk Gold Reserve Rum taste?
Summarized by AI from community reviews.
Caramel-vanilla Indian rum, best in cola Better than people expect at the price, and a Rum-Cola favorite in more than one circle. Neat it's simple, a touch hot, and the finish fades fast.
cola mixers and easy everyday sippers
purists chasing depth and a long finish
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17 community reviews
6 selected write-ups on this page, all of them in the RumX app
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Review by Anonymous
Most helpful positive review
Rum-Cola champion im Freundeskreis. In der Cola kommt zu den oft genannten Karamell und Gewürznoten ein eindeutiger Bananengeschmack.
Review by Heffernan
Most helpful critical review
Geruch: nur leicht beißend, etwas Vanille, sehr würzig, leicht fruchtig, später kommt etwas Leder oder auch Tabak hinzu, insgesamt eigentlich ganz ok Geschmack: dezent süß, angenehme Schärfe, aber auch leicht alkoholisch, das gefällt mir nicht so ganz, sehr würzig, etwas Vanille kommt durch, leicht fruchtig, dezent rauchig, erster Eindruck ist ok, trinkbar, aber kann mich nicht ganz überzeugen, würde ich mir nicht unbedingt noch mal kaufen
Review by Timo Groeger
Day trip Bielefeld April 2025. Shop Whisky Room. Snagged this Old Monk. Vanilla, caramel and some wood in the nose here. On the palate lots of coffee, but also vanilla, caramel and wood again.
Review by Martin Ekrt
The aroma is pleasant. Lots of vanilla, dates, barrel, burnt caramel. Taste nothing complicated. Dried fruit, vanilla, cask, something burnt predominates. In the finish, nuts and caramel arrive. My expectations were low, so this surprised me relatively by its drinkability. Edit: botllekill after a small sample of Diplomatica and Monk makes it seem like a totally dry rum 😀 😀
Review by Filip Lojín
The first plus that does not smell of sugar. Perhaps completely without. The taste and aroma are quite pronounced. I can't shake the impression of the addition of rum rub and a bit of tampering with the years of aging. However, at this price, a lot can be forgiven and in its price range it is a very interesting piece!
Review by X-Savior
On The Rocks: On the nose a caramel sweetness with mild hints of vanilla and oak. Taste reveals a beautiful caramel sweetness with hints of vanilla and oak with a gentle spice. Finish is short with the caramel sweetness fading away to a slight bitterness. Mixed Pepsi Zero: No Pepsi Zero on hand. Super sad.
Community shelf
23 bottles logged by 21 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
52% opened, 4 emptied.
What does Old Monk Gold Reserve Rum cost?
Community paid 19–24 €.
Current best price: 23.90 € – within the typical community range.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 24 €. Full price & collection history in RX+ ›
23 purchased · 18 tasted · 11 wishlist · as of
Details about Old Monk Gold Reserve Rum
A Column Still Rum from India, distilled by Mohan Meakin Distillery, at 42,8%.
About the Mohan Meakin Distillery distillery
The Mohan Meakin Distillery distillery is located in India. Rums from Mohan Meakin Distillery have been reviewed 165 times with an average of 6.0/10.
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