Monkey 47 is a batch distilled, handcrafted dry gin that skillfully unites British traditions, the exoticism of India and the country purity of the Black Forest. It’s this eccentricity that defines the character of Commander Montgomery Collins, from whom Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin originates. Collins’ childhood because the son of a diplomat in East Asia, his navy profession in Berlin and his late-adopted residence within the Black Forest, provide the background for a recipe that represents a mix of 47 handpicked pure elements. Collins used regional and weird botanicals resembling lingonberries and unique Asian botanicals to develop his Black Forest Gin.
In 2006, Alexander Stein, Founder and Managing Companion of Black Forest Distillers, discovered of Collins’ extraordinary gin recipe and made the acquaintance of the extremely acclaimed distiller, Christoph Keller. Collectively they fine-tuned the recipe and labored to introduce a high-quality gin in honor of Commander Collins and his pet monkey Max. A dry gin with an unequalled complexity and high quality, distilled from 47 botanicals and macerated in a mix of pure molasses alcohol and delicate pure spring water.
GSN’s Remarks: An ideal mix of juniper and lemony citrus on the nostril, with some softer floral and natural notes. Flavorwise, the gin is kind of brisk and full of life with juniper, cheery with citrus, peppery with herbs, and all wrapped in a robust and clear 94 proof spirit. This makes a outstanding Martini, but in addition works nicely as the bottom in any variety of gin cocktails and punches. A real fantastic thing about a gin. GSN Ranking: A+
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Advised seasonal cocktails
- Substances
- 5 cl Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin
- 5 cl Lime juice
- 8 cl Genmaicha tea
- 2 cl Easy syrup
- 4 cl Soda water
- Rice cracker
- Preparation
- Construct in your favourite highball glass over ice and garnish with a rice cracker.
- Substances
- 2 pts Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin
- 1 pts Blanc Vermouth
- Grapefruit Twist or Olive
- Preparation
- Stir elements right into a mixing glass with ice till nicely chilled. Pressure into chilled cocktail glass after which garnish with a grapefruit twist.
- Substances
- 2 pts Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin
- 1 pts Dry Vermouth
- 2-3 Onions
- Preparation
- Stir elements right into a mixing glass with ice till nicely chilled. Pressure into chilled cocktail glass after which garnish with cocktail onions.
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