Benji-Robert
Old Monk Very Old Vatted Rum
Dark Rum — India
Reviewed
June 22, 2021 (edited October 19, 2021)
Deserves way more than a "50". I can think of several bottles that cost more (old monk is $20) and drink far worse. Made in India, 7 year age statement.
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Molasses-dipped weathers original candy. Raisin, ethanol, cherry cough syrup, rich dulce de leche
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Brown sugar, toffee, tamarind, root beer spices. Weak and thin but enjoyable.
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This is where I dont understand the bad rating--it goes down fantastic! Neat or mixed this badboy was tasty. The ethanol nose is nowhere to be found, and the thinness in the palate translates to a smooth finish.
Easily the best rum and cola rum I've tried! Normally I hate them but the internet said it was tailor-made for them, so I made a few. A few turned into a second, then third bottle. It made a perfectly drinkable colada, yet seemed a bit too butterscotch/toffee-forward.
Wondering if batch variance is a big thing here? No way the stuff I've been drinking is a 50/100, 80-83 range sounds way more accurate.
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@Benji-Robert I have not had this but a score of 50 is very harsh. I dunno about these reviewers sometimes. For 20 bucks it sounds like its worth a shot the only problem is there are so many really good rums for short money. Pussers, El Dorado12, Doorlys 12, Pampero just to name a few. I do like the idea its top seller in India. Thanks for review
for those still curious: theres no wood character despite it claiming 7yr. It's something akin to a spiced rum, but lighter and sweeter.