Liquor Product profile August 28, 2026 By Admin

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Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin – 500ml

Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin – 500ml

Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin is a distinctive German gin built around an unusually complex recipe of 47 botanicals sourced from around the world and the Black Forest. The brand's story traces back to Montgomery Collins, a former British Royal Air Force officer who settled in the Black Forest after the Second World War and developed a gin inspired by his British heritage and his new German surroundings. Produced at the Black Forest Distillers in Loßburg, the gin combines traditional juniper with botanicals including lingonberries, blackberries, elderflower, spruce shoots and other aromatic ingredients. The result is a highly layered gin with citrus, floral, herbal, spicy and fruity dimensions. Bottled at 47% ABV, Monkey 47 is designed for consumers who appreciate complexity and discovery rather than a simple, straightforward gin profile. Its distinctive apothecary-style bottle and handwritten-style labelling further reinforce its craft and premium credentials.

Brand
Monkey 47
SKU
Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin – 500ml
Category
Gin
Sub Category
Premium Dry Gin

Tasting structure

Appearance

  • Crystal clear

Nose

  • Intense and layered
  • with juniper
  • citrus peel
  • floral notes
  • berries
  • herbs
  • subtle pine-like forest aromas

Palate & finish

  • Complex and full-bodied
  • with juniper at the core alongside citrus, spice, berries, herbal botanicals
  • subtle earthy notes
  • Long
  • dry and warming
  • with lingering juniper
  • citrus
  • spice and herbal complexity

Cocktail/Mixers Recommendations

  • Classic Gin & Tonic, Martini, Negroni, Gin Fizz and Southside. For the best experience, use a neutral or lightly flavoured tonic so the botanicals remain prominent. A simple grapefruit or lemon garnish works particularly well.

Editorial verdict

  • Exceptional botanical complexity
  • Distinctive Black Forest identity
  • High 47% ABV gives excellent structure
  • Premium and memorable packaging
  • Excellent sipping gin
  • Highly regarded by bartenders and gin enthusiasts

Considerations

  • Higher price point
  • 500ml bottle provides less volume than many competitors
  • Complex profile may be overwhelming for consumers new to gin
  • Strong botanical character can dominate delicate mixers

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