LEVEL UP YOUR HOLIDAY GIFTING: QUEST’S END UNLEASHES “MONK,” ITS FIRST CASK STRENGTH WHISKEY, FOR BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY
Los Angeles, CA – November 5, 2025– Find Familiar Spirits, the fandom-centric company behind the acclaimed Quest’s End Whiskey, today announced the forthcoming release ofMonk, its first-evercask strengthoffering, including the highly anticipated next chapter of the brand’s original fantasy saga which accompanies each bottle in the limited-run Class Collection series. Launching just ahead of the holiday shopping rush, this special-edition whiskey is positioned as the hottest gift for the discerning gamer or whiskey collector. Monk will go on saleNovember 13th, with a special presaleNovember 12th.
Monk represents a major milestone as the brand’s debut cask strength release, delivering a bold, unadulterated flavor for those seeking a truly immersive and high-proof sipping experience. Its release is strategically timed for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, offering an exclusive, ultra-premium gift option for the millions of fantasy and tabletop enthusiasts and sagacious spirits collectors.
A Crossover for Connoisseurs and Gamers
Monk was created to be a singular bridge between the world of high-end whiskey and the passionate gaming community.
“Quest’s End has always been about making spirits that are as authentic to thestory and the characteras they are to the art ofdistilling,” saidQuest’s End’s Master Blender, Molly Troupe. “WithMonk, we are pushing the boundaries even further. Since the monk in our story channels volcanic energy and has such purity in his devotion, we decided that a pure, fiery, cask strengthsuper-premium whiskeywould be a perfect fit. It flawlessly blends the world of high-end spirits with the art of storytelling, giving both whiskey connoisseurs and gaming enthusiasts satisfying details to appreciate.”
Monk: Cask Strength Tasting Notes & World-Building
This expression is exceptionally rich, layered, and powerful:
With notes of black cherry, toasted barley, and sun-kissed orange, it’s warm and inviting on the nose. With its high ABV, it remains delightfully warm and seductive on the palate, surrounding the senses with vanilla, freshly baked granola, and plum. At cask strength, this whiskey is both highly aromatic and packs a punch.
As with all Quest’s End releases, Monk arrives accompanied by a new chapter of their ongoing original sagaDawn of the Unbound Gods. This chapter, and the remainder of the Season Two storyline, is being written by fantasy fiction powerhouseAndrea Stewart, best known as theSunday Timesbestselling author ofThe Drowning Empiretrilogy.
The bespoke cover and bottle art were brought to life by modern fantasy masterTyler Jacobson, whose iconic work graces the covers of manyDungeons & DragonsandMagic: The Gatheringbooks.
Availability
Quest’s End Monk will be available for presale startingNovember 12thfor those on the Find Familiar Spirits mailing list, with the official release onNovember 13th. This limited-run cask strength release is available only while supplies last, just in time to be the ultimate holiday gift.
About Find Familiar Spirits
Founded in 2022 by actorMatthew Lillard, screenwriter/producerJustin Ware, and Blue Run Spirits co-founderTim Sparapani, Find Familiar Spirits is a fandom-centric spirits company dedicated to providing passionate genre enthusiasts with bespoke spirits. The company takes its name from the well-known gaming spell, reflecting the joy people find when discovering kindred spirits, both in life and over a drink.