6 Facts About India's Iconic Rum Brand, Old Monk, That You Probably Didn't Know Of| Curly Tales

India's Fave Rum, Old Monk

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1. Largest Selling Dark Rum

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2. Named After A Monk

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3. Distinct Vanilla Flavour

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4. Can Withstand Stormy Weather

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5. It Was Never Marketed

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6. No Two Bottles Are Alike

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