Kapil Mohan, the man behind iconic Old Monk, passes away at 88

in en-us •  7 years ago 

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.

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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.
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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.

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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.