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.
Fantastic first tried Monkey 47 in Frankfurt now it’s my gin of choice wherever I go spread the word
Quite yummy. Had it in a tall glass with some ice, lemon slice and some tonic. Cheerio.
Should be sipped with ice or made into a martini. No tonic should go near this. Very nice gin!
Sure it is complex, sure it is multi-faceted, sure it has a gazillion flavours...BUT! It is not proper gin. Goodness me people...it is nothing more than very well made "SCHNAPPS", I.M.O.P. Gin has been, as a successor to Genever (traditionally malt based) a neutral grained spirit (not molasses), and as such, doesn't have an underlying sweetness. Juniper and three to four other herbs is all that it takes...'keep it simple stupid is a phrase that comes to mind'.
This is a awesome drink ..That guy who puts 2.5 is a cheap arse who doesnt know what he's doing.. Go for a cheaper one so you'll value it more..
