Imagine a gin so layered, it feels like opening a spice drawer in the middle of the Black Forest, rich, unexpected, and a little magical. Monkey 47 was born from a British RAF commander’s post war love affair with Germany’s flora, blending British traditions, Indian spice, and the wild botanicals of the Schwarzwald. It’s not just a gin; it’s a love letter written in juniper and complexity.

Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin
Brand: Monkey 47 | Category: Dry Gin | ABV: 47% | Origin: Black Forest, Germany | Vol: 50cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Like strolling through an alpine garden after rain, piney, floral, citrusy, with hints of herbs and dried lavender.
Palate: Bright and intense, with a silky texture that bursts with lemon peel, juniper, bitter orange, clove, ginger, and a twist of cranberry. There’s always something new with each sip.
Finish: Long, warming, and complex. The botanicals leave a lasting impression, earthy, herbal, and ever so slightly sweet.

Production Details:
Crafted with a staggering 47 handpicked botanicals, Monkey 47 is distilled in small batches using soft spring water from the Black Forest. Every bottle is a masterclass in precision and patience, aged in earthenware vessels for extra nuance. The monkey on the label isn’t just branding, it’s a nod to the RAF commander’s pet monkey, Max, and the playful spirit behind the gin.

Perfect For:
An evening of jazz vinyl, candlelight, and meaningful conversation. Or the centerpiece of a wildly inventive cocktail party, where the gin’s complexity gets to play in every glass.

Expert Notes:
Named one of the world’s best gins by countless bartenders and connoisseurs, Monkey 47 is frequently praised for its unmatched depth and balance. It’s a bartender’s secret weapon, bold enough for creative cocktails, elegant enough to sip solo.

Customer Reviews:
🗣️ “Tried it neat on a dare, ended up ordering a second bottle the next week. It’s gin, but elevated.”
🗣️ “Smells like a forest picnic. I’ve never had a gin like this. Even my whiskey-loving dad was impressed.”
🗣️ “I make a G&T with Monkey 47 and suddenly everyone at the party thinks I’m a mixologist.”

Interesting Fact:
Monkey 47 uses lingonberries as one of its core botanicals, a rare gin ingredient that adds tartness and a distinctly Nordic flair to the flavor profile.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy it with a premium tonic and a grapefruit twist to highlight the citrus layers. Add a sprig of rosemary if you're feeling adventurous, it makes the forest botanicals pop. Or sip it neat to really appreciate the craft.

Distillery Background:
Nestled in Germany’s mystical Black Forest, the Monkey 47 distillery blends tradition with eccentricity. Inspired by a British officer's post war life in Germany, the distillery channels both English gin heritage and German precision. The result? A gin that doesn’t just tell a story, it is a story, in every drop.