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Old Monk The Legend Dark Rum
Old Monk4.7(100 reviews)
The absolute pinnacle of the entire Old Monk range. A legendary, ultra-premium dark rum aged in select oak barrels to deliver unparalleled depth, warmth, and complexity. Bottled in a magnificent collector's glass bust decanter shaped in the figure of H.G. Meakin (the founder), this masterpiece features deep woody notes of roasted cocoa beans, rich dark mahogany, spiced plums, warm butterscotch caramel, and creamy vanilla.
Bottle Size
Selected Price
₹170/ 750 ML
Efficiency
₹7
per 30ml
ABV
42.8%
Region
India
Category
Rum
Type
Premium
State Excise Comparison
Compare Old Monk The Legend Dark Rum Price Across Major Cities (2026)
Official retail vend prices vary across states due to excise duty, VAT, and transport tariffs.
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Lowest MRP in India
Goa: ₹170
GoaViewing
Goa
Standard 750ml
₹170
Gurgaon
Haryana
Standard 750ml
₹180+6%
Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
Standard 750ml
₹220+29%
Delhi
Delhi NCT
Standard 750ml
₹220+29%
Jaipur
Rajasthan
Standard 750ml
₹260+53%
Kolkata
West Bengal
Standard 750ml
₹270+59%
Bangalore
Karnataka
Standard 750ml
₹295+74%
Hyderabad
Telangana
Standard 750ml
₹340+100%
Mumbai
Maharashtra
Standard 750ml
₹365+115%
Rates cross-verified with State Excise Department notifications & authorized L-2 retail vends.
Prices range from ₹170 to ₹365 Official Regulatory Notice
Goa Liquor Laws & State Excise Policy (2026)
Retail prices and vend operations in Goa are regulated by the Commissioner of Excise, Government of Goa under the state excise framework.
Legal Drinking Age
18+ Years
Verified photo ID mandatory at retail vends
Operating Hours
09:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Closed on gazetted State Dry Days
Authorized Outlets
Licensed Retail Liquor Stores & Supermarkets
Possession Limit
Standard personal consumption; transit permit required for export
Inter-State Transit WarningCarrying liquor bottles outside Goa boundary requires an official Excise Transit Permit (max 2 bottles permitted with official receipt). Carrying without permit is a non-bailable offense in neighboring Karnataka and Maharashtra.
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Origin: India
India
The subcontinent has evolved into a global powerhouse of premium spirits, blending ancient distillation heritage with state-of-the-art master craftsmanship. From high-altitude Himalayan spring waters to coastal barrels in Goa, India's intense tropical climate accelerates oak extraction and barrel aging dynamically. This creates bold, robustly complex, and deeply spiced spirits with rich profiles in a fraction of the time required in cooler European climates.
Climate
Diverse tropical & temperate microclimates driving dynamic barrel maturation
Famous For
Amrut, Paul John, 1965 Spirit of Victory Rum, Rampur, Old Monk
Craftsmanship & Heritage
Old Monk The Legend Dark Rum stands as a benchmark within the Rum landscape. Produced by the legendary Old Monk, this expression embodies a tradition of excellence specifically for the Goa market.
With an ABV of 42.8%, every bottle is distilled with precision, featuring notes of Roasted Cocoa, Dark Mahogany Wood, Spiced Plum, Rich Caramel, Creamy Vanilla.
Flavor Intensity
sweet80%
smokey35%
spicy50%
fruity45%
body90%
🍽️ Perfect Pairings
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Prime Ribeye Steak🧀
Assorted Premium Cheese🍫
Gourmet Dark Chocolate Truffles“The right pairing elevates both the spirit and the plate. We recommend serving at room temperature for the full aromatic experience.”
Expert Q&A
QWhat is Old Monk The Legend Dark Rum?
Old Monk The Legend Dark Rum is the ultra-premium flagship expression from Mohan Meakin. It represents the absolute pinnacle of their rum blending, aged in select charred oak barrels and presented in a collector's glass decanter sculpted as a bust of H.G. Meakin, the company's founder.
QWhat is the price and size of Old Monk The Legend Dark Rum in India?
Old Monk The Legend Dark Rum is primarily sold in a 750ml collector's decanter for approximately ₹850 in local Indian markets, and in a 1-liter format at select airport duty-free shops for approximately ₹1,690.
QWhat is the alcohol percentage (ABV) of Old Monk The Legend Dark Rum?
Old Monk The Legend Dark Rum is bottled at 42.8% ABV (85.6 proof), the perfect strength to showcase its rich, aged complexity.
QHow should you serve Old Monk The Legend Dark Rum?
To experience its full luxury, it should be sipped neat in a premium crystal tumbler or served on the rocks with a single large sphere of slow-melting ice, allowing the deep cocoa, oak, and spice aromas to unfold.
Sommelier Tasting Profile & Notes
Palate dimensions, aroma evaluation, and user tasting impressions
AVERAGE RATING
4.7
Based on 3 Reviews
Tasting Dimensions
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4.7 / 5.0Taste & FlavorComplexity and palate richness
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4.7 / 5.0Value for MoneyPrice to quality benchmark
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5.0 / 5.0Smoothness & FinishMellowness and lingering aftertaste
Rating Distribution
Breakdown of reviewer opinions
4.7/5
3 Tasting Scores
5 Star
67%
4 Star
33%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
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Beverage Specialist Tasting ProfileScores and aroma profiles synthesized from master distillers, sommeliers, and verified community tasting submissions.
Community & Sommelier Notes (3)
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Subhashis Sen
Tasting NotePanaji, Goa • May 12, 2026
Taste: 5/5Value: 5/5
“Absolutely spectacular! Visited a local outlet in Panaji and picked up Old Monk The Legend Dark Rum. At ₹170 in Goa, this represents incredible value. The notes of Roasted Cocoa and Dark Mahogany Wood pair phenomenally well with home-cooked Pork Vindaloo. Highly recommended!”
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Ananya Banerjee
Tasting NoteTito's Lane, Goa • May 07, 2026
Taste: 4/5Value: 5/5
“A highly sophisticated Dark Rum by Old Monk. Wonderfully smooth on the throat with subtle hints of Roasted Cocoa and Spiced Plum. Serving this neat during a family gathering in Tito's Lane was a major hit, especially alongside local Goan Fish Curry!”
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Siddharth Mukhopadhyay
Tasting NoteCalangute, Goa • April 29, 2026
Taste: 5/5Value: 4/5
“I'm thoroughly impressed by Old Monk's execution here. The palate is extremely rich with a refined finish highlighting Dark Mahogany Wood. At the Goa price of ₹170, it's easily one of the best choices in its segment paired with Baked Sandesh.”
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