An unusual gin from the Black Forest in Germany, Monkey 47 contains a unique ingredient. No, not that! Lingonberries! The 47 comes from the number of botanicals that go into this unique gin, and the fact it's bottled at a healthy 47%. It seems that the botanicals speak for themselves, as the gin has received bucketfuls of critical acclaim. Some say less is more, not for Monkey 47!
Oh there is a lot going on here... woody, vegetable smells under pin fresh grassy citrus notes and botanical sweetness, like a pine forest after the rain.
Predictably complex, this is a robust and powerful gin with plenty of spice, fruit and herb flavours. It's very well structured, and difficult to unpick but a citrus fresh start segues into pine and wood notes for a drying finish.
Wooded and reassuringly heavy.
A unique gin, that is crying out to be made into a Martini. It'll need an equally robust vermouth though.
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm yum
really nice gin hard to get you're head round this one,all sorts of things going on here....loved it.
Anyone who considers him/herself somewhat of a gin "connoisseur" knows this is the highest quality gin available. Everyone I know hated Gin, especially Gin & Tonics. Fast-forward a few months later, everyone I know loves a Monkey 47 Gin and Fever-Tree Tonic Water with sliced Cucumbers (unnecessary since it's Monkey, but the only acceptable garnish if that's an interest.) Since I discovered Monkey 47 four years ago, I've yet to experience anything anywhere nearly as bold, delicious, or unique. It truly is quite the experience.
I've been drinking gin for roughly 15yrs now. I've dabbled in everything from the worst to the best, the cheapest to the most expensive, the mainstream to the unknown. A dear friend was given a bottle of this as a gift. This friend does not care for gin, so he passed the bottle along to me knowing my affection for the delicious variety of alcohol. I keep a regular stock of Hendricks in my liquor cabinet as this is my typical "go to" drink of choice (2 ounces, one ice cube, pure delight). I poured my first sampling of Monkey 47 in my favorite glass over one cube of ice.......I was immediately lost in pure ecstasy. My wife - shockingly - even thought it was "pretty decent", and she hates gin. Monkey 47 is a MUST TRY for any gin conoseuir.
It's official... I'm a gin snob. sweet tea, a sprig of fresh mint and Monkey 47. The perfect summertime/anytime cocktail
