KISS Cold Gin
KISS Cold Gin is a 40% ABV gin in a 700mL bottle — a five-time-distilled, grain-based gin with juniper, lemon peel, and angelica root, made in Sweden by Brands For Fans as the official spirits portfolio of the band KISS, named after their 1973 song "Cold Gin," available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40%
- Size: 700mL
- Style: five-time-distilled grain-based gin; additional juniper and lemon macerated into the distillate; no added sweeteners
- Botanicals: juniper, lemon peel, angelica root, and herbs
- Origin: Sweden — Brands For Fans (Swedish "liquid merchandise" company, founded 2012), in partnership with KISS and Epic Rights
- Awards: Silver Medal, 88 points — Bartender Spirits Awards 2022
Named After the 1973 Classic
"Drink It Up by KISS" is the band's official spirits portfolio, built with Swedish producer Brands For Fans — the company also behind the Motörhead, Ozzy, Judas Priest, and Rammstein lines. Paul Stanley's line on the project: "We didn't just slap a label on and call it a day." The Cold Gin label is a love letter to New York: the Brooklyn Bridge with all four band members in metallic, the Manhattan skyline, a gold disc, and an art-deco pattern based on the scales of the Demon's boots. It launched in the US on November 15, 2021, after selling across Australia, Europe, and Japan. Shop Drink it Up by KISS, browse our gin collection, or explore the band's sibling rums on the same vendor page.
Tasting Notes
Well balanced on the palate — clear juniper, citrus and herbs, lemon peel, angelica root. The finish intensifies and grows: full-bodied, clear lasting juniper, dry, crisp, and astringent. Bartender Spirits Awards 2022 judges noted "a soft floral nose with notes of juniper balanced with lemon peel and angelica root" and a "full-bodied, silky, and crisp mouthfeel."
How to Enjoy
The juniper-forward, citrus-bright profile is built for a gin and tonic — quality tonic, plenty of ice, lemon peel. It also holds a proper dry martini, and the 40% ABV keeps it refreshing in a highball.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who actually makes KISS Cold Gin?
Brands For Fans in Sweden, under license from KISS and licensing agent Epic Rights. In-house master blender Daniel Henriksson oversees the liquid.
Why is it called "Cold Gin"?
Named after the band's 1973 song "Cold Gin" from their debut album.
Is it really Swedish?
Yes — the brand's official shop lists Country of Origin: Sweden. It is "New York Style" only in flavor concept and label art.
Rock and roll never tasted this crisp — order KISS Cold Gin online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.