Picture Old Monk, that legendary Indian dark rum your dad's friends swore by, then add a clean rush of orchard apple. That's this bottle. It's deep, warm and a little sweet, with the apple keeping it bright instead of heavy. Pour it long over ice and cola for a late-night sipper that goes down far too easy, or keep it neat when the nyama choma's done and you just want something with character. Fun, fruity, and unmistakably Old Monk underneath.
First nose is pure Old Monk: rich molasses, soft caramel and that signature vanilla warmth. Then the apple lifts off the top, fresh and juicy rather than sweet-shop fake. On the tongue it's smooth and slightly syrupy, more caramel and brown sugar, with the apple carrying through to a gentle, fruity finish. Easy to like, not at all harsh for 42%. It tastes like a treat, not a chore.
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Old Monk comes from Mohan Meakin, one of India's oldest distilleries, with roots going back to a brewery set up in the Himalayan foothills at Kasauli in the 1800s. The rum itself launched in 1954 and became a proper cult favourite, all without ever really advertising. Word of mouth and that vanilla-rich dark rum did the work. The Apple is a newer, fruitier spin on the legend, built for people who want the Old Monk soul with a fresh twist.
Good to know
- What is the price of Old Monk Apple Rum 750ml?
Old Monk Apple Rum 750ml is KSh 1,029 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Old Monk Apple Rum 750ml taste like?
Rich molasses, caramel and vanilla from the classic Old Monk base, lifted by a fresh, juicy apple note. It's smooth, slightly sweet and fruity rather than harsh.
- What is the ABV of Old Monk Apple Rum?
It's 42% alcohol by volume, in a 750ml bottle.
- How do I serve Old Monk Apple Rum?
Long over ice with cola, apple juice or ginger ale is the easy win. Or pour it over a couple of cubes to sip the rum and apple on their own.
- What pairs with Old Monk Apple Rum?
Grilled meats like nyama choma and barbecue chicken, spicy wings, and sweet things like dark chocolate or caramel desserts.
- Where is Old Monk Apple Rum from?
India. It's made by Mohan Meakin, one of the country's oldest distilleries, makers of the legendary Old Monk dark rum since 1954.
- Is Old Monk Apple a dark rum or a flavoured rum?
Both, really. It's the dark Indian rum base you know from Old Monk, infused with natural apple flavour for a fruitier finish.
Old Monk Apple Rum 750ml
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Old Monk Apple Rum 750ml price in Kenya
Buy Old Monk Apple Rum 750ml online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,029. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.