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.
Easily purchased in Washington DC from a wonderful liquor store at 18th n K street. By far the best gin I've yet to taste, worth every penny. I just wish there were bigger bottles.
Best gin I've every sipped
I accept I am single malt snob. I tested this at wine club gathering in Singapore recently and was immediately hooked on to the same. brought couple of bottles immediately for my bar. is best way to taste this Suggestion to all my single malt friends please try this. One of the best drinks I ever had. On the rock
This is an exceptional gin with an exceptional nose and a great taste. Highest quality! Different! But be careful - it doesn't go with every cocktail! 11 out of 10 for the gin and 8 for its cocktail potential.
On a beautiful, starlit night in Aruba, my companion and I returned to our lodging at the New Amsterdam Resort and stopped at the outside cocktail lounge for an end of the evening drink. Our bartender, appologized if he appeared to be distracted but there was a party of approximately 6 individuals testing gin. The gin they were savoring we quickly learned was Monkey 47 Gin. Having had a long association with extra, extra dry Gin Martinis, I was, over the top curious. To my surprise and good fortune, the bartender gave me a taste. I was hooked. Monkey Gin was the best gin I had ever tasted. Upon returning home to the United States, I tried several times to purchase a bottle. However, was informed that it was not shipped to the United States. Which of course I later discovered was not correct. It is not shipped to Upstate New York but could readily be purchased on Long Island and also in Florida. One day on returning home from work, there on my porch sat this beautiful bottle of Monkey 47 Gin. I just wanted to let you know that this Sunday, eight of my dearest friends will be joining me to "let out the monkey." Thank you. Nancy Hennessy
