Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Distiller's Cut Gin (37.5cl, 47%)

Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Distiller's Cut Gin is a limited annual Black Forest dry gin bottled at 47% ABV in a 375ml format. It is made by Black Forest Distillers from a base spirit blending pot-still and column-still distillates, with 47 botanicals including Black Forest lingonberry macerated between distillation runs. After final distillation it rests for three months in earthenware containers before being cut with soft local spring water. Each edition adds one secret 48th botanical, the Species Rara, selected after global sourcing. The nose opens with dense juniper and spruce, followed by lemon and grapefruit peel, fresh sage, floral accents and herbal earthiness. The palate is surprisingly sweet with vanilla and baking spice, then pine, juniper, coriander and cardamom. The finish is long, spicy and mineral-forward, with lemon zest and fresh herbs.