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.
First tried the Monkey in Spain this spring and was immediately smitten. Pricey but worth it.
Love this crafted gin. It's an u usual botanical mixture but it is so well balanced.
The most amazing Gin we sampled in Bath at the Canary Gin Bar .......... and we sampled about 30! We're hooked!!!
Best gin I have tasted
Tried to carry out a non-scientific test to find the best gin in the world, still working my through them all, but Monkey 47 is by far the best so far. Just can't get enough of it.
