# Defence Canteens Pause Old Monk Orders

> Defence canteens halt orders for three Old Monk rum variants after Maharashtra FSSAI enforcement action.
- Title: Defence Canteens Pause Old Monk Orders · The Economic Times
- Summary: Defence canteens halt orders for three Old Monk rum variants after Maharashtra FSSAI enforcement action. Defence canteens suspended orders for Old Monk Gold…
- Keywords: defence canteens, old monk, fssai, mohan meakin, maharashtra, liquor, sales restrictions, Defence, Canteens, Pause, Old, Monk
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/liquor/defence-canteens-suspend-orders-for-3-old-monk-variants-after-maharashtra-fssai-action/articleshow/135034656.cms
- Author: Sagar Malviya
- Published: 2026-10-18T19:13:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: defence canteens, old monk, fssai, mohan meakin, maharashtra, liquor, sales restrictions
## Defence Canteens
The defence ministry's canteen stores department suspended orders for three Old Monk rum variants after Maharashtra FSSAI enforcement action.
## FSSAI Enforcement Action
FSSAI initiated enforcement action against alcoholic products for deceptive claims on blending and flavour addition.
## Three Variants Affected
Old Monk Gold Reserve Rum, The Legend Rum and XXX Matured Rum were suspended from defence canteen orders.
## Impact on Supplies
The suspension disrupts Old Monk supplies through defence canteens nationwide, affecting parts of Madhya Pradesh.
## Key takeaway

Defence canteens suspended orders for Old Monk Gold Reserve Rum, The Legend Rum and XXX Matured Rum following Maharashtra FSSAI's enforcement action on deceptive claims.