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Old Monk Gold Reserve Rum
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?
Aggregated from 18 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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How is Old Monk Gold Reserve Rum rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.0 sits in the “Good” band. 38% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 16% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
67% rate it between 6 and 8. 4 selected write-ups from 18 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
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 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.
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 Timo Groeger
Tagesausflug Bielefeld April 2025. Shop Whisky Room. Bei diesem Old Monk zugeschlagen. Vanille, Karamell und etwas Holz haben wir hier in der Nase. Am Gaumen ganz viel Kaffee, aber wieder auch Vanille, Karamell und Holz.
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Avg. community purchase price 24 €
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Details about Old Monk Gold Reserve Rum
A Column Still Rum from India, distilled by Mohan Meakin Distillery, at 42,8%.
Community purchases
23 bottles logged by 21 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
52% opened, 4 emptied and repurchased.
What does Old Monk Gold Reserve Rum cost?
Community paid 19–26 €.
Current best price: 23.90 € – within the typical community range.
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23 purchased · 18 tasted · 10 wishlist · as of
About the Mohan Meakin Distillery distillery
The Mohan Meakin Distillery distillery is located in India. Rums from Mohan Meakin Distillery have been reviewed 161 times with an average of 6.0/10.
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