This Finally Happened

KISS is finally making gin - for real. I won't lie: I'm intrigued by this and the bottle would look great in my basement bar. Thoughts?

It’s almost that time, #KISS COLD GIN coming soon via @BrandsForFans!

Hit the link for more info: https://t.co/pjo3Iolp0g #BrandsForFans #KISSonline #ColdGin #KISSColdGin pic.twitter.com/VPUlwxWxE1

— KISS (@kiss) June 15, 2021

Comments

[Bkallday]

Not a big fan of gin at all but this bottle does look cool! 🤘🏼

[GNR]

What the hell took so long ? Gene's anything for money brain must of slapped his forehead and be like I could've had a V8.

I mean, c'mon... should be the jingle in every one of the upcoming commercials. "ITS COLD GIN TIME AGAIN...."

Perfect.

[Gary]

What bk said. Not a huge gin guy either, but that is one slamming looking bottle. 🤟

[steverox]

What's already been said ... the bottle looks awesome. I would definitely get it just to show off in my bar (if I had one!)

[Metalboy!]

What GNR said …

Whereas most of KISS’ licensing concepts, i.e. Coffins, et al, are of the “just slap the name on it” mind set and mostly have little to do with the KISS brand, “Cold Gin” comes right out of the product and therefore is a sure fire winner.

It’s like GNR, BK, Gary and Steverox imply, it would look killer in your bar, whether at home in your Manowar Cave or if you owned a bar, particularly a Rock & Roll bar.

p.s. I once had a “Summer of Tanqueray” during which I saw The Firm and basically swung from the chandeliers in Capital Centre and caused $20,000 worth of damage as a result (I’ll skip the details, if you don’t mind, though they did eventually detonate the place. That incident and the aftermath made me swear off Gin though I do love me a Martini once in awhile. Gin is basically “Firewater to the Injuns” as far as I’m concerned, not to say I might be open to a Kisstini (ouch!) after I buy a bottle of this stuff. And like all are saying here, the bottle certainly does look cool. Let’s just hope it doesn’t taste like said firewater.

[oper8n]

I really cannot stand the taste of gin, but will definitely be getting a bottle of this to go along with our Rock Bar theme in the basement/rec area.

[Him]

The marketing for this writes itself. As others note, this was a no-brainer a long time ago . . . esp. given that Mssrs. Simmons and Stanley, teetotalers, have no scruples when it comes to branding (and are, by all measures, richly rewarded for the said lack of scruples and dedication to branding). I mean, they moan about how Ace and Peter wasted their talents on booze (and other things). But, by all means, come to their Rock & Brews for some wings and Budweiser!!! And other bands do similar things. Extend the brand even if it contradicts what you say you stand for or casts into tension the problems your band has had with the same products you are now selling to your fans.

A contrarian opinion or two, from a person who does enjoy gin. First, the label and bottle are nothing to write home about. There are many more interesting bottles and labels at this price point (see below for another issue). Second, not sure I am willing to spend £32,90 ($39.28) on a 500ml (not 750ml) bottle of gin that is marketed as "New York style" (which is not a thing) "classic premium gin" (also not a thing). Even their own 'flavor profile' seems iffy. And the whole it has been 'distilled five times' thing? Also a gimmick, as their own flavor profile suggests a noticeable lack of 'intensity of flavour'. But I am sure Brands for Fans is a legit maker of hootch. So, as always, what do I know?

All of that said, would it look good on your shelf if you liked KISS? Sure. Would I serve it to people who like KISS who know nothing about gin? Sure. Would I ever buy it? No.Would I accept it as a gift from Metalboy! at Christmas (hint, hint)? Yup.