Hans Samuel
Jul 25, 2025
Feeling like your every night out follows the same script? Time to throw out the rulebook with Monkey Shoulder.
It’s a regular late-night noodle run at Bakmi 888, Blok M tunnel—until Monkey Shoulder shows up. No warning. No stage. Just Monkey Shoulder doing what we do best: sliding into unexpected places and flipping the vibe. A secret line-up of DJs from Salon R&B pops into the alley. Whisky cocktails land next to unexpected dishes. Hosts pull strangers into spontaneous games. From the Custom Garment Station, where attendees DIY their own Monkey Shoulder–inspired apparel, to Spin The Wheel with cheeky prizes, every moment is designed to surprise—and shake off the serious.
That's Make It Monkey! A quiet shake-up by Monkey Shoulder, the award-winning, 100% malt whisky, created to break the conventions of whisky drinking - smooth, rich and made for mixing. With rich notes of honey, orange, and vanilla, it’s balanced enough to enjoy neat, and bold enough to elevate any cocktail, It’s the perfect match for moments that matter—unfiltered fun, genuine connection, and great taste all in one glass.
“One of my favourite places to visit, Jakarta has amazing nightlife, so how does one shake up nights in an already awesome city? With Monkey Shoulder, of course! No need to plan your nights out, just show up and we’ll take care of the rest. Monkey Shoulder is made for mixing and that’s exactly what we’ll do with your nights out!”, says Brendon Khoo, Southeast Asia Brand Ambassador for Monkey Shoulder.
There’s been a quiet shift in the way we go out; nights that used to feel spontaneous now often feel staged. Monkey Shoulder shows up where it’s least expected to stir things up and bring back the kind of fun you don’t have to post to prove. Because the best night out isn’t scheduled; it happens when you least expect it.
While whisky might have an old-school reputation, Monkey Shoulder proves it's perfect for Jakarta's young crowd who want quality without the pretence. Monkey Shoulder meets people where they already are — in accessible, real spaces that feel like home, not exclusive venues that feel limited.
But here's the buzz — we're not stopping there.
Our next Make It Monkey party is underway, and this time Monkey Shoulder is heading to The Newsroom by Manual takeover in Kemang.
Yes, it's a coffee shop.
Yes, it’s a media office.
Yes, we're bringing whisky.
Expect bold coffee collabs, banger DJ sets, and that unmistakable energy you only get when Monkey Shoulder swings into the scene! Because sometimes, all it takes is a fresh mix in the right place to make a night out feel real again.
Catch the next Make It Monkey drop at The Newsroom by Manual, Kemang on August 1st.
Be sure to visit our website www.monkeyshoulder.com/en-id, follow @monkeyshoulder on Instagram and stay alert, as you never know when the next Make It Monkey may appear.
