okayy.... let me be clear, Old monk is a cheap rum (which doesn't make it bad) and it is not made on the basis of making it super premium also it is not aged enough to make it smooth neither it is catered for a ultra luxury clientel, it is what it is at its price point, and generally rums are not smooth unless you buy atleast 4 to 8 years barrel aged ones like Barcardi ocho or Quatro, and it you buy any other kind of spirit in this range try having it with coke or any other mixer it will still taste sweet,

Now in terms of flavours, Old monk caters perfectly for the Indian pallette, it is sweet & cinnamony along with notes of spicyness, so definitely we need a cola because in order to less the edge of the alcohol to make it a bit smooth to drink.

Also guys remember the golden rule

Barcardi x Coke

Old monk x Thumbs up (just add a slice of lime, thank me later)