JAVA MONSTER IRISH BLEND

Posted on August 11, 2014 | Last updated February 21, 2025

JAVA MONSTER IRISH BLEND
This is the JAVA MONSTER series' IRISH BLEND. It is a coffee energy drink inspired by Irish coffee, featuring a beautiful can design with a decorative style and subdued color contrast that makes it visually appealing.

JAVA MONSTER IRISH BLEND

Manufacturer	MONSTER ENERGY
Country of Origin	USA
Price	2.89 USD
Flavor	Coffee
Total rating	★★★☆☆

Author information Author: Energy Drink-kun

In 2001, while living in the United States, I encountered energy drinks through the dance scene and was deeply impressed. After returning to Japan, I found that energy drinks were considered novelty beverages, so I established a comprehensive website in 2013 to share the true appeal of energy drinks. As an energy drink enthusiast, I began drinking them seriously again, collecting over 7,000 varieties of energy drinks from various countries. I am also active as a critic and expert, receiving media interviews.

Flavor of JAVA MONSTER IRISH BLEND

JAVA MONSTER IRISH BLEND
The color is relatively light, and the aroma is not overly sweet, with a subtle hint of roasted fragrance.

As for the taste, both the sweetness and aroma are quite mild for a Monster energy coffee. That said, compared to Japanese coffee beverages, it’s still quite sweet. (；´∀｀)

Compared to other JAVA MONSTER products, JAVA MONSTER IRISH BLEND has significantly less sweetness and richness. Its sweetness is on par with products commonly sold in Japan that emphasize sweetness.

It's the kind of drink that makes you think, "I could really go for a JAVA MONSTER IRISH BLEND when I'm feeling tired." Surprisingly, it tasted quite good even at room temperature.

Inspired by Irish Coffee

As the name "Irish Blend" suggests, this drink seems to be inspired by the Irish coffee cocktail, which is made with Irish whiskey. Of course, the JAVA MONSTER IRISH BLEND itself is completely non-alcoholic.

Originally, coffee cocktails were served hot, so it might be interesting to try warming up JAVA MONSTER IRISH BLEND.

Despite containing a hefty 186mg of caffeine, JAVA MONSTER IRISH BLEND comes in a 443ml can, which is about 30ml less than the usual size.
This is likely to allow room for shaking before drinking.

JAVA MONSTER IRISH BLEND
When opened, there’s this much space left at the top.

Design of JAVA MONSTER IRISH BLEND

JAVA MONSTER IRISH BLEND
Reading Monster Energy’s message, it seems that the intricate patterns on the side of the can are inspired by traditional Irish Celtic motifs, tying into the "Irish Coffee" theme.
The vibrant green color also likely represents Ireland’s national color.

Looking at it this way, the Monster Energy series is truly fascinating. Just by taking a closer look at the inspirations behind each product and its collaborations, there’s a lot to appreciate and enjoy.