How do monkeys, the Black Forest and gin go together? Legend has it that Royal Air Force Wing Commander Montgomery Collins was stationed in Germany in the 1950s. He helped rebuild the Berlin Zoo and adopted a monkey. When he retired, he moved to the Black Forest, where he opened an inn called ‘Zum wilden Affe’. And as befitted a Brit, he sold his own gin there. Alexander Stein later discovered this recipe and set about revitalising the gin with Christoph Keller. With resounding success! Monkey 47 has won numerous international awards and is one of the best-known German gin brands. The distillate is made from 47 hand-picked botanicals. Around 40 kilograms of spices are added to 23 litres of neutral alcohol. Many of the spices come directly from the Black Forest. After distillation, the gin is stored in earthenware containers for three months. This rounds off the flavour.
Complex aromas emerge on the nose. Juniper and citrus notes alternate. Herbal notes play around in the background and increase the complexity. In the mouth, the juniper tends to recede into the background. This results in a complex but harmonious flavour profile. Tart notes play with fresh and floral flavours. Nuances of cranberries can be recognised. The lightness and slightly creamy texture of the gin is striking. The finish brings a further variation in flavour. Here, spicy notes help to create a long-lasting, successful finish.
Content: 0.05 litres
Alcoholic strength: 47% ABV
Country: Germany
Dry Gin
