Monkey 47
Monkey 47 is a distinctive German gin crafted in the Black Forest since 2008 by Black Forest Distillers, inspired by RAF Wing Commander Montgomery Collins, who reputedly distilled gin after WWII near Berlin’s zoo—now complemented by a secret recipe blending 47 botanicals and pure local spring water. Its name nods to both the 47 % ABV and the 47 botanicals—ranging from fresh citrus peels (lemon, grapefruit) sourced from volcanic Sicilian groves, to Lingonberries, spruce shoots, lavender, jasmine, woodruff, and more—vapor-infused and steam-extracted in small copper stills, then bottled unfiltered to preserve complexity.
On the nose, it’s an aromatic labyrinth: pine forest after rain, mint, lavender, citrus, chamomile, and floral herbs—with deeper notes of spices, berries, and anise as it warms. The palate is equally layered—fresh citrus leads into pine and herbal juniper, pepper, coriander, blackthorn berry, and gentle tea-like dryness.
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