‘Rock And Roll All Nite’ the way Kiss Intended: Iconic Band’s Spirits Brand Arrives in the US

Drink It Up By Kiss is entering the U.S. with two rum expressions, soon to be joined by a third rum and a gin. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for ABA)

Famous rock band Kiss is bringing its Drink It Up brand of spirits, which entered Europe, Japan and Australia last year, to the U.S., according to Rolling Stone. The initial release included only one expression, Black Diamond Rum, but several more Drink It Up spirits are joining Black Diamond in the U.S.

Detroit Rock Dark Rum, Monstrum Dark Rum and Distilled Cold Gin all are rolling out to the U.S. alongside Black Diamond Rum.

The Black Diamond and Detroit Rock rums are now available to purchase in 25 U.S. states at www.drinkitupbykiss.com for $44.99 and $54.99, respectively. Monstrum Dark Rum and Distilled Cold Gin will be available soon.

Black Diamond Rum Tasting Notes

Proof: 80
Nose: Nuanced aroma with a pronounced oak-character. Distinct tones of dried fruit, butterscotch, arrack, vanilla, orange peel and nuts.
Palate: Layered palate with a restrained sweetness and a marked oak-character. Well defined tones of dried apricot, arrack, vanilla, nuts, dried dates, vanilla fudge, cinnamon and chocolate.
Finish: Slightly spicy and well rounded.

Detroit Rock Rum Tasting Notes

Proof: 90
Nose: Nuanced spice, distinct oak character with tones of arrack, dried figs, sultanas, brown sugar and chocolate.
Taste: Initial restrained sweetness, builds with notes of arrack, dark chocolate, apricot, dried figs, nuts, butterscotch and orange.
Finish: Clear barrel character and a little sweetness, very well rounded and full bodied.

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