50cl, 47%

Not only is Monkey 47 Gin 47% abv but it also contains a masterful and complex mix of a whopping 47 different botanicals!

The ‘monkey’ element refers to the story of a British Air Force Commander who helped rebuild Berlin Zoo after the war, including sponsoring an egret monkey (depicted on the label) and later opening a Black Forest guesthouse called ‘The Wild Monkey.’ Here, he learns about the renowned Black Forest art of fruit distillation and, out of a craving for his own British interests, creates a unique gin that goes on to become a signature of the “Wild Monkey” up until the 1970s.

Produced solely by hand using conventional distillation techniques, 100% fresh plant components, and Black Forest soft water, “Monkey 47 Gin” recipe has exactly 47 distinct plant-based components, as its name implies.

Distilled in the Black Forest in Schwarzwald, Germany, this really is the gin that keeps on giving.

Tasting Note

Every time you try Monkey 47 Gin, you’re treated to a brand new flavour or aroma both on the palate and on the nose with botanicals such as lime, lemon, almond, acacia, angelica, sage, sloes, spruce, cloves, lavender, jasmine, nutmeg, cardamom, lingonberries & cinnamon. Phew!

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