Outcast Brands, the creator of Blood Monkey Irish Gin, is delighted to announce that its flagship gin is now available in Canada through the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), the world’s largest buyer of drinks. This marks a further step in the brand’s plans to expand its availability across North America in 2023, having launched in US in April 2022.
Blood Monkey Gin, a bold and versatile gin, is the inaugural product from Dublin- based Outcast Brands. The range currently includes Blood Monkey Irish Gin and Blood Monkey Irish Spice Storm. The name ‘Blood Monkey’ and signature drill bit design are a nod to the act of ‘bleeding the monkey’, when sailors drilled into the officers’ barrel of grog to steal the liquor inside.
Blood Monkey Irish Gin is made from a blend of botanicals including lime leaf, almond, juniper berry, orris root, Irish rosemary, liquorice, coriander seed, chamomile, and angelica root. This selection creates a rich and nuanced flavour profile that unfolds with each sip. Blood Monkey goes against the grain, unlike most, these gins are created to be enjoyed straight up, without a cucumber in sight.
Recently awarded gold medals at the Global Gin Masters 2022 in the Ultra- Premium and Contemporary categories and two golds at the World Gin Awards 2023, Blood Monkey is the brainchild of Dublin-based entrepreneur Jason Kidd, who sought to stand out from the plethora of botanical gins which have hit the market. On the launch into the Canadian market he says, “We are thrilled to be launching Blood Monkey Gin in Canada through the Liquor Control Board of Ontario and our local partners Cork Wine & Whiskies. Canada has a rich history of appreciation for quality spirits, and we are excited to be a part of it. This is just the first step in our plans to expand our availability across North America and we can’t wait for Canadian gin lovers to try our unique and versatile gin.”
“Blood Monkey Gin is a true standout in the market, not only for its unique design, but for its distinct and unparalleled taste profile,” says Jason Nykor, owner of Cork Wines and Whiskeys. “It’s truly a disruptor in the category and I have no doubt that once tried, it will become a go-to for both straight sipping and in cocktails. The gin’s balance, freshness, and uniqueness are truly unmatched and I’m excited to see what the future holds for Blood Monkey.”
