Hans Samuel
Aug 06, 2025
After lighting up the tunnels of Blok M with an underground party no one saw coming, Monkey Shoulder popped back up with an even bolder surprise—this time, crashing a coffee shop in Kemang. That's right—The Newsroom became the scene of the second Make It Monkey, where coffee met whisky, and partygoers met the unexpected.
From coffee pours to bass drops, the second Make it Monkey takeover brought together Jakarta’s bold tastemakers and experience seekers for a night of fearless flavor and feel-good energy. Monkey Shoulder teamed up with Radio Rumah Oma for a secret DJ set featuring a surprise lineup that turned The Newsroom into the city’s most unexpected dance floor.
“When it comes to having a great time, Jakarta never fails to disappoint, and today it’s only been made better with Monkey Shoulder, bringing nothing but delicious mixes and good vibes, no matter where in the city you may be. After all, who said you couldn’t throw a party in a cafe at night?”, says Brendon Khoo, Southeast Asia Brand Ambassador for Monkey Shoulder.
Monkey Shoulder is all about mixing things up—designed for cocktails, it invites you to enjoy whisky your way. Southeast Asia Brand Ambassador for Monkey Shoulder, Brendon Khoo teamed up with Niko Saputra, Head Barista of The Newsroom, and Wawan Kurniawan, Indonesia Brand Ambassador for Monkey Shoulder, to serve bold Coffee-Whisky Cocktails that hit all the right notes. Add in a buzzing Secret DJ set from Radio Rumah Oma, a Custom Garment Station, and a Spin the Wheel packed with fun challenges and exclusive merch. No scripts, just spontaneous fun—Monkey Shoulder style.
From lighting up the underground tunnels of Blok M to taking over the coolest coffee spot in Kemang, Monkey Shoulder showed that real fun doesn’t play by the rules—and neither does great whisky. The Make It Monkey campaign is proof that this is the whisky for a generation that values authentic moments over rehearsed moves, real connections over fake flexes, and genuine good times over forced cool.
