Unable to find Old Monk rum in stores? This is why
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Home » News » Unable to find Old Monk rum in stores? This is why Unable to find Old Monk rum in stores? This is why By REDIFF NEWS August 05, 2026 15:41 IST 3 Minutes Read Summarize this --> Listen to this article Watch on Rediff TV Share this Article x Several popular rum and whisky brands in India, including Old Monk and McDowell's No 1, have faced sales prohibitions due to non-conforming artificial flavouring, prompting regulatory action from the ministry of health & family welfare to ensure product authenticity and consumer protection.
Adding to this, The sale of several popular rum and whiskey brands has been prohibited after laboratory tests found their samples to be non-conforming with prescribed standards.
Meanwhile, The authorities issued prohibition-of-sale orders against these rum and whiskey products manufactured at units in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
Notably, According to a press rollout from the ministry of health & family welfare, the action covers products manufactured by M/s Mohan Rocky Springwater's Khopoli unit, M/s United Spirits' Baramati unit, M/s INBREW Beverages in Madhya Pradesh, M/s Associated Alcohol & Breweries in Madhya Pradesh, and M/s United Spirits in Madhya Pradesh.
As per the latest buzz, This has resulted in the following spirits disappearing from shop shelves:
In further updates, "Few manufacturers are found to add flavour externally, which mimics the product's inherent aroma and taste, and sell the same as a standard product, thereby misleading consumers," the rollout shared.
On top of that, However, the ministry shared it had issued conditional revocation orders after two manufacturers appealed against the prohibition of sale.
Under the revised orders, the manufacturers have been allowed to sell their existing stock provided they disclose the true nature of the product prominently on the front of the label.
Source: Rediff