Monkey 47 (50cl)

Monkey 47 is a gin created from a recipe found after the death of Royal Air Force commander Montgomery Collins, who had retired to the Black Forest and served his own artisan gin at The Wild Monkey hotel. It is prepared with 47 herbs and spices evoking the Black Forest, such as juniper, cranberry and lavender, and India, the commander's homeland. On the nose the pure scent of juniper stands out, followed by a spicy, crisp citrus note and a sweet floral aroma. On the palate there is a strong peppery spice note, thanks to six different types of pepper, then a subtle savoury bitter fruitiness.