Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin

Complex, aromatic, and world-renowned, Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin is a masterful fusion of British tradition, Indian exoticism, and German precision. Handcrafted in the Black Forest, this gin incorporates 47 botanicals — a remarkable combination that delivers exceptional depth, harmony, and aromatic power.

Bottled at 47% ABV, it offers a balance of bold juniper, vibrant citrus, spice, and delicate floral notes. Each batch is distilled in small copper stills and rested in earthenware vessels to allow the flavours to marry perfectly.

Monkey 47 is a gin of incredible complexity and purity - sophisticated, elegant, and one of the most distinctive expressions ever created.

Black Forest Distillers, founded in 2010 by Alexander Stein and master distiller Christoph Keller, revived an old British recipe inspired by Montgomery “Monty” Collins, a British RAF Wing Commander stationed in post-war Germany. Collins developed his own gin recipe while living in the Black Forest — incorporating local botanicals and lingonberries — which became the inspiration for Monkey 47.

Produced in the heart of the Schwarzwald, the distillery combines traditional distilling techniques with a meticulous selection of local and global botanicals. Every element — from the spring water to the foraged herbs — is handled with precision, creating a gin that celebrates craftsmanship, heritage, and innovation.

Style: Contemporary / Craft Dry Gin

Region: Black Forest (Schwarzwald), Germany

Producer: Black Forest Distillers

Distillation: Small-batch copper pot distillation

Botanical Composition: 47 botanicals including juniper, lingonberry, elderflower, spruce shoots, blackberry, hawthorn blossom, jasmine, lavender, cardamom, lemon verbena, and citrus peel

Maturation / Aging: Rested in earthenware vessels before bottling

Cask Influence: None (traditional dry gin)

Filtration / Proofing: Filtered and proofed with pure Black Forest spring water

Appearance: Crystal clear

ABV: 47 %