New Delhi, July 22 -- The Himachal Pradesh High Court has passed an ex parte interim order to restrain the sales of Old Mist coffee-flavoured rum, as well as stop its distribution.

In the order dated July 9, the High Court's order comes following a complaint by Mohan Meaking Limited, the proprietor of the popular "Old Monk " brand, which has regained attention offlate with its own coffee-flavoured rum.

Here is the Old Monk vs Old Mist case explained.

The dispute between Old Monk maker Mohan Meaking and Old Mist manufacturer Eston Roman Brewery & Distillery arose in June 2025. Around this time, Mohan Meaking discovered that Eston Roman - a relatively new company incorporated in 2023 - was manufacturing, supplying, and distributing a cof...