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Old Monk, flavouring, and the question of what makes your rum a rum

Old Monk's FSSAI dispute has put the spotlight on what goes into Indian rum and whisky, from neutral spirit and flavouring to distillation, blending and ageing

Old Monk, flavouring, and the question of what makes your rum a rum
Updated On : 12 Sep 2026 | 3:35 PM IST

Old Monk dispute explained: FSSAI questions what’s really inside India’s iconic drink

Is Old Monk really rum? India’s food regulator says a disputed variant may not meet the rules to be labelled simply as “rum” due to its use of neutral spirit and added flavouring. Here’s what’s behind

Icon YoutubeOld Monk dispute explained: FSSAI questions what’s really inside India’s iconic drink
Updated On : 09 Sep 2026 | 7:23 PM IST

Old Monk cannot be sold as 'Rum' under current label: FSSAI tells Bombay HC

The FSSAI said that Old Monk's label lists artificial and nature-identical rum flavouring substances that alter its natural characteristics

Old Monk cannot be sold as 'Rum' under current label: FSSAI tells Bombay HC
Updated On : 07 Sep 2026 | 11:40 AM IST

India at 75: 'Hamara Bajaj' to Luna - 15 brands that you will never forget

The products may have lived on or given way to others, but the brands never get old. From Bajaj Scooters to Luna, Maruti 800 and Rajdoot, here's a look at 15 brands that remain a part of our lives

India at 75: 'Hamara Bajaj' to Luna - 15 brands that you will never forget
Updated On : 12 Aug 2022 | 2:25 PM IST

Riding on innovation, Old Monk eyes record 10 million sales next year

The company also started the sale of beer brand Old Monk 10000 (American Malt Liquor) in August

Riding on innovation, Old Monk eyes record 10 million sales next year
Updated On : 22 Dec 2021 | 12:57 AM IST

Old Monk most preferred liquor brand among rich Indians, says survey

Newspapers, not television, is option No.1 for the well-heeled in their quest for information

Old Monk most preferred liquor brand among rich Indians, says survey
Updated On : 30 Aug 2019 | 1:06 AM IST

In death, Kapil Mohan seems to have given one last boost to Old Monk sales

Connoisseurs were busy tying up with friends and acquaintances to share a bottle

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Updated On : 09 Jan 2018 | 10:59 PM IST