Old Monk The Legend is an epitome of the distillers relentless efforts for quality & perfection. Spirits from various raw materials are matured in silver oak wood casks for mellowness & blended to make this exquisite rum. The success of the Old Monk family of rums is undisputed. Now comes The Legend to captivate rum connoisseurs the world over. The bottle is a special design, supposedly shaped like the head of H.G Meakin, the company's founder.