Blood Monkey Irish Original Gin is an exquisite, silky-smooth spirit crafted in the Genever style, inspired by a timeless 17th-century recipe. Its aroma is bright and invigorating, with hints of citrus spice and delicate garden blooms. On the palate, indulgent smoky caramel notes unfold, beautifully balanced by zesty lime leaf, warming Szechuan pepper, and fragrant Irish rosemary. The lingering, velvety finish invites you to savour every sip - and eagerly anticipate the next.
- Distillery: Outcast Brands - Blood Monkey Gin
- Type: Contemporary Gin
- Region: Ireland
- Alcohol: 40%
- Volume: 700ml
- Goes with: Neat or with ice, premium tonic, fresh citrus and/or rosemary garnish
Inspired by Genever, Blood Monkey is triple distilled from 100% Malted Irish Barley. Taking note of the classical gin ingredients, Blood Monkey goes big on it’s signature botanicals of Szechuan Pepper, Irish Rosemary and Lime Leaf, with hints of citrus and almond in the background and dials down the classic botanicals, to create a fresh, savoury and modern gin.
Designed to be smooth enough to enjoy neat, Blood Monkey’s triple distilled malted barley base creates a round full bodied flavour on the palette, with a hint of smoke and caramel coming through from it’s whiskey inspired base.
Founded in 2020, Outcast Brands is a no-nonsense gin producer with a deep respect for the craft. They take their spirits seriously, paying tribute to the classic Genever style - a time-honoured method of gin-making that blends grains like rye, malted barley, and corn. Some connoisseurs cheekily describe it as a delightful cross between a dry gin and whisky.
Blood Monkey Irish Craft Gin is made for slow sipping, best enjoyed neat or over ice—no fuss, no frills, just pure, smooth indulgence. Its name harks back to a daring naval tale, inspired by the ‘blood monkeys’—sea merchants notorious for drilling into the captain’s barrel to pilfer the precious liquor inside. With a bold yet balanced 40% ABV, this effortlessly smooth gin delights the senses with bright citrus and delicate floral notes, gliding across the palate like a gentle sea breeze.