Monkey 47 Gin Schwarzwald Dry Gin Germany 50 cl 47%

The story starts with a monkey named Max, a retired RAF officer and a guesthouse deep in the Black Forest. Decades later, when renovation workers found a hand-labelled bottle hidden in the building, a gin legend was rediscovered.

Expert's description

Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin is a German Gin distilled from 47 botanicals in the Black Forest and bottled at 47%.

After World War II, RAF officer Montgomery Collins settled in the Black Forest, where he ran the guesthouse "The Wild Monkey," named after Max, a monkey he had sponsored at Berlin Zoo. There he distilled his own Schwarzwald Dry Gin until the guesthouse closed in the 1970s.

Decades later, a hand-labelled bottle and a note with Collins's botanical notes were found hidden in the building. This inspired Alex Stein and Christoph Keller to recreate the recipe as Monkey 47.

The 47 botanicals combine British gin traditions, Indian spices and local Black Forest plants, including spruce shoots, lingonberries, sloe berries, elderflower and bramble leaves.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is complex and woody with spruce shoots and berries, spiced with a light peppery warmth.

Palate

The palate is intense and layered with juniper, citrus and berry sweetness, backed by spices from India.

Finish

The finish is long and spiced, with a last trace of lingonberry and spruce.

Specifications

Name: Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin
Country: Germany
Type: Dry Gin
ABV: 47%
Size: 50 CL
EAN no.: 42213277
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of red apple or rosemary
Distillery: Monkey 47

Flavour profile

Complex · Woody · Spiced · Berry · Intense

Did you know?

The name Monkey 47 refers to Max, the monkey Montgomery Collins sponsored at Berlin Zoo, and to the 47 botanicals the gin is distilled from.

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Frequently asked questions about Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin

What does Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin taste like?

It tastes intense and layered with juniper, citrus and berry sweetness, spiced with Indian notes and a woody depth from spruce shoots.

What makes Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin special?

It is distilled from a full 47 botanicals, combining British gin traditions, Indian spices and local Black Forest plants.

How is Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin best served?

Serve it as a Gin & Tonic with a slice of red apple or a sprig of rosemary, which complements the woody notes. Serve it in a tall highball glass – take a look at our gin & tonic glasses.

Where does Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin come from?

It is distilled in the Black Forest in Germany by Black Forest Distillers.

Why is the gin called Monkey 47?

The name refers to Max, the monkey founder Montgomery Collins sponsored at Berlin Zoo, and to the 47 botanicals in the recipe.