Kapil Mohan, the man behind iconic Old Monk, passes away at 88
Launched in 1954, Old Monk a favourite among all generations, was at a time the largest selling dark rum in the world, according to a TOI report.
Kapil Mohan, the founder of Old Monk rum, passed away on Saturday, according to reports. The chairperson and managing director of the Mohan Meakin brewery was 88.
Mohan, who had been ill for sometime, suffered a cardiac arrest at his residence in Ghaziabad.
The man behind India's iconic dark rum had been awarded the Padma Shri in 2010.
Launched in 1954, Old Monk a favourite among all generations, was at a time the largest selling dark rum in the world, according to a TOI report.
This is an army person's favorite rum, and I think it is listed among top-3 rums in some list maker's lists.
Did not know that the man behind it has passed away, praying that his soul rest in peace for eternity.