Product Description

A molasses‑based dark rum matured in oak for an extended period, Gold Reserve is blended for layered sweetness, gentle spice, and rounded texture, maintaining the house style at approachable strength.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Vanilla, caramel, roasted nuts, molasses, cocoa, and light baking spice.

• Palate: Brown sugar, toffee, dark chocolate, clove/cinnamon warmth, and subtle oak.

• Finish: Medium to long with lingering cocoa, nutty oak, and a slightly drier edge than the standard Old Monk.

Available Packaging Sizes

180 ml, 375 ml, 750 ml; 700 ml appears in export markets; availability varies by state and retailer.

ABV

42.8%.

Style or Type

Indian dark rum (premium, oak‑matured).

Company or Producer

Mohan Meakin Ltd., India.

Brewery or Distillery Location

Produced and bottled in India with multiple state registrations for distribution.

Awards

Frequently highlighted by retailers and enthusiasts as a premium alternative within the Old Monk family; formal medals vary by market/year.

Expression or Variant

Gold Reserve sits alongside Old Monk XXX (7 YO), Supreme (12 YO, monk‑shaped bottle), Legend, Coffee, and limited/region‑specific variants.

Cask or Barrel Type

Matured in oak (predominantly ex‑whisky/ex‑bourbon style American white oak typical for the category) for deeper vanilla, spice, and wood polish.

Still Type

Primarily column‑distilled molasses spirit blended to the house profile.

Aged Period

Positioned above the standard 7‑year; Gold Reserve releases are associated with longer aging, including 12‑year statements in export formats, though state labels can vary.