Dark Rum is a deep, full-bodied spirit aged in oak barrels, offering bold notes of molasses, spice, caramel, and smoky warmth.
Gosling’s Black Seal Bermuda Black Rum
Product Description
A blend of Bermudian dark rums aged in oak and married for a rich, molasses‑forward profile with cocoa, spice, and vanilla; designed for cocktails and sipping at moderate strength.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Molasses, vanilla, cocoa, baking spice, and toasted oak.
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Palate: Rounded dark sugar, caramel, cocoa, clove, and gentle oak tannin.
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Finish: Medium‑long with lingering molasses, spice, and chocolate notes.
Available Packaging Sizes
700ml
ABV
40% (typical core bottling)
Style or Type
Black Rum (Bermuda)
Company or Producer
Gosling Brothers Limited
Brewery or Distillery Location
Bermuda (blended and bottled under Gosling’s brand, sourced and matured to house style)
Awards
Frequently cited by specialist retailers and competitions; iconic status via the trademarked Dark ‘n Stormy serve.
Expression or Variant
Black Seal; Gold Seal; Family Reserve Old Rum; Overproof (151) variants in select markets.
Cask or Barrel Type
Aged in oak (ex‑bourbon American oak widely referenced in category norms).
Still Type
Blend of column‑distilled rums typical for consistent dark profiles (producer specifics not broadly disclosed).
Aged Period
No age statement; matured to consistent house style.
Release Year
Brand dates to 19th century; Black Seal established as core expression in modern portfolio.
Price
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Delhi — 750 ml — ₹3,000
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India online (import) — 700 ml — ₹12,524
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International benchmark (converted) — 750 ml — ₹1,850–₹2,100
Note – This is an indicative price, not MRP. The state sets only the Minimum Selling Price (MSP). The sale price shown on our website is the Minimum Retail Price set by state govt. Retailers are free to set their own prices, so rates may vary across stores.
Mcdowell’s No 1 Celebration Select XXX Rum
Medium-bodied profile with molasses-led sweetness, vanilla, and light oak spice; easy to drink neat, over ice, or with cola.
Tasting notes
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Nose: Caramel, vanilla, light oak, soft spice.
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Palate: Molasses sweetness with toffee-cocoa hints and balanced spice.
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Finish: Medium, warm, lingering caramel-spice.
Packs
The register shows 180 ml, 375 ml, and 750 ml packs in Punjab, all under the 25 Under Proof strength convention.
Style or Type
Dark Rum (XXX)
Company or Producer
United Spirits Limited (Diageo India)
Brewery or Distillery Location
India; multiple licensed/bottling locations to service state markets
Awards
Not centrally consolidated in public state price documents; category leadership primarily reflected by market presence.
Expression or Variant
McDowell’s No.1 Celebration Matured XXX Rum (core); flavored/limited regional variants appear periodically.
Cask or Barrel Type
Not disclosed; blended and matured to consistent profile for category.
Still Type
Predominantly column‑distilled molasses spirit blended to house style.
Aged Period
Not stated; “Matured” as per label claim within category norms.
Release Year
Long‑running McDowell’s No.1 line extension; precise first‑release year not centrally listed in pricing sources.
Prices
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180ml price in Punjab (PUN/GEN): ₹96.00
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375ml price in Punjab (PUN/GEN): ₹192.00
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750ml price in Punjab (PUN/GEN): ₹383.00
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Jharkhand 180ml (JHR/GEN): ₹170.00
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Jharkhand 375ml (JHR/GEN): ₹350.00
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Jharkhand 750ml (JHR/GEN): ₹670.00
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Kolkata — 750 ml — ₹590
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Gwalior — 750 ml — ₹680
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Jammu & Kashmir — 750 ml — ₹520
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West Bengal — 750 ml — ₹640
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Kerala — 750 ml — ₹880
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Odisha — 750 ml — ₹660–₹700
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India (aggregated) — 750 ml — ₹470–₹700
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Legal pricing note — Indicative only: The state sheet reflects administrative pricing; store shelf prices can vary by retailer and location. The sale price shown on our website is the Minimum Retail Price set by the state government; retailers may charge differently as permitted by local rules.
Old Monk Supreme XXX Rum
Product Description
A molasses‑based dark rum matured longer in oak and blended to a round, dessert‑leaning profile with balanced sweetness and warming spice, typically bottled at accessible strength for neat pours and cocktails.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Vanilla, brown sugar, molasses, orange peel, cocoa, and light wood spice.
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Palate: Toffee, dark chocolate, clove/cinnamon warmth, hints of citrus and cola, with a silky texture.
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Finish: Medium to long with lingering cocoa, nutty oak, tobacco and gentle peppery spice.
Available Packaging Sizes
750 ml is common domestically; select markets also see 700 ml. Limited runs and gift packs appear periodically depending on state distribution.
ABV
Typically 42.8% in India; some export labels list 40%.
Style or Type
Indian dark rum (very old vatted/longer matured).
Company or Producer
Mohan Meakin Ltd., India.
Brewery or Distillery Location
Produced and bottled in India across registered facilities for state‑wise distribution.
Awards
Regularly highlighted by retailers and enthusiasts; formal medal listings vary by year and market, but the Supreme is often cited for premium presentation and smoothness.
Expression or Variant
Sits above Old Monk XXX and alongside premium variants like Gold Reserve, Legend, Coffee XO, and special editions; the Supreme is known for the distinctive monk‑shaped bottle.
Cask or Barrel Type
Matured in oak (predominantly ex‑whisky/ex‑bourbon style American white oak typical for the category) to emphasize vanilla, caramel, spice, and polished wood notes.
Still Type
Primarily column‑distilled molasses spirit blended to the house style.
Aged Period
Positioned as longer‑aged than the standard 7‑year Old Monk; references commonly associate Supreme with 12‑year plus maturation on select/export labels, though Indian state labels may vary.
Price
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750 ml (XXX Very Old Vatted): ₹566.00.
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Delhi — 750 ml — ₹550–₹610
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Mumbai — 750 ml — ₹800–₹1,100
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Bengaluru — 750 ml — ₹800–₹1,000
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Kolkata — 750 ml — ₹820
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India (premium pack) — 750 ml — ₹1,200–₹1,600
Legal pricing note — Indicative only: The sheet reflects administrative pricing; store shelf prices can vary by retailer and locality. The sale price shown on our website is the Minimum Retail Price set by the state government; retailers may price differently as permitted by local rules.
Planteray Original Dark Rum
Product Description
Aged molasses‑based rums from Jamaica and Barbados are blended, then given a secondary maturation in Ferrand Cognac casks in France, amplifying notes of ripe fruit, vanilla, and baking spices with rounded oak.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Ripe banana, baked cherry/plum, brown sugar, vanilla, clove, cinnamon, and a hint of molasses.
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Palate: Cocoa/dark chocolate, dried fruits, banana bread, gentle peppery spice, with a soft, rounded texture.
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Finish: Medium, warming, with lingering vanilla, spice, light smoke, and cane sweetness.
Available Packaging Sizes
700 ml and 750 ml standard across markets; occasional 1 L format depending on importer.
ABV
40%.
Style or Type
Dark/blended Caribbean rum, double‑aged (Caribbean ex‑bourbon, continental ex‑Cognac).
Company or Producer
Maison Ferrand (Planteray); blend assembled from Jamaica and Barbados stocks, finished and bottled in France.
Brewery or Distillery Location
Primary aging and distillation in the Caribbean (Jamaica, Barbados); secondary maturation and blending in Cognac, France.
Awards
Frequently recommended by retailers and bartenders as a value dark rum for cocktails; formal medals vary by year and market.
Expression or Variant
Sits alongside Planteray 3 Stars (white), Barbados 5 Year (double‑aged), Xaymaca (Jamaican), and XO/cask finishes in the lineup.
Cask or Barrel Type
Ex‑bourbon American oak in the Caribbean; Ferrand Cognac casks in France for secondary rest and integration.
Still Type
Blend of pot‑ and column‑distilled rums, with Jamaica contributing ester‑forward pot character and Barbados adding balance.
Aged Period
Blend includes a range of ages (commonly young to mid‑teens components in some releases), designed for a mature yet cocktail‑friendly profile.
Price
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Mumbai — 700 ml — ₹3,500
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Delhi — 750 ml — ₹2,700
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Gurgaon — 750 ml — ₹2,200
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Goa — 750 ml — ₹2,500–₹2,900
Note – This is an indicative price, not MRP. The state sets only the Minimum Selling Price (MSP). The sale price shown on our website is the Minimum Retail Price set by state govt. Retailers are free to set their own prices, so rates may vary across stores.
Tiger Eye Dark Rhum
Tiger Eye Dark Rhum, aged to perfection, exudes rich caramel, molasses, and oaky spice, delivering a velvety, bold, and luxuriously smooth finish
Packs and strength
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1000 ml — 40% v/v (Outside India/GEN).
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750 ml — 40% v/v (Outside India/GEN).
MRP
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1000 ml: ₹480.00.
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750 ml: ₹360.00.
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200 ml: ₹0.00; 50 ml: ₹0.00; 90 ml: ₹0.00 (not printed in this sheet).