Monkey 47 Dry Gin Miniature - 5cl 47%

Monkey 47 is a magical gin from The Black Forest of Germany that contains 47 different botanicals, yes 47!

Bottled at 47%, they also use a 'secret weapon typical to the Black Forest' in the mix - cranberries.

Collins was a wing commander in the RAF before assisting with the rebuilding of Germany in the post war years, professionally he tried his hand it watch making once he'd settled in the the Black Forest but it turned out he was much better at gin making.

This recipe (if you choose to believe the story..) has been lovingly recreated by ginthusiast Alexander Stein and has become a cult classic within the world of gin drinkers.

Monkey 47 is an exquisite gin that pushes the boundaries of how much and what type of flavour a gin can have and in  miniature bottle, this is perfect before upgrading to the full size!

The 47 ingredients build off of each other rather than contradict and the unlikely combination of forest fruit and exotic tones of wildflowers and island spices (especially on the balanced and long, rich finish) create a heady beverage that reveals more upon every sip. 

Juniper is present, but there is so many other flavors present that it is not nearly as dominant as in many more traditional gins.