{"product_id":"monkey-47-schwarzwald-gin-375ml","title":"Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Gin 375ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin 375ml. Black Forest Distillers, Loßburg, Black Forest, Germany — 47 botanicals including lingonberries, spruce shoots, and Black Forest cranberries, in a 375ml format — perfect for gifting or exploring one of the world's most complex gins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe story of Monkey 47 begins with Wing Commander Montgomery Collins, a British RAF officer who settled in Germany's Black Forest after World War II. Inspired by his travels to India and the local flora around his guesthouse “Zum Wilden Affen” (The Wild Monkey), Collins developed a gin recipe using botanicals from four different worlds: classic gin botanicals, exotic Indian spices, regional Black Forest ingredients, and local German botanicals.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe 47 botanicals include juniper, coriander, lavender, and angelica alongside cardamom, grains of paradise, cassia, cubeb peppers, lemon verbena, spruce shoots, lingonberries, cranberries, and blackthorn — the last three specifically chosen to evoke the Black Forest's landscape. After distillation in small batches using soft Black Forest spring water from their own source, the gin is rested in traditional earthenware containers before bottling at 47% ABV. This 375ml format is ideal for gifting or discovering this iconic gin before committing to a full bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Incredibly complex — bright, fruity, and floral with rose, citrus, juniper, lemon verbena, lavender, chamomile, and mint upfront. Deeper notes of sage, honeysuckle, and forest floor earthiness underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool and silky. Mentholated juniper, lavender, and blackthorn open before peppery vegetal notes emerge. Stone fruits, blueberry, tart cranberry, and earthy woodsy depth develop mid-palate. Sweet orange and ginger build toward the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, smooth, and warm with citrus zest, earthy herbs, and blackberry jam trailing into a faint forest floor close.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Forest Distillers, Loßburg, Black Forest, Germany\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contemporary German Dry Gin\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBase Spirit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molasses alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBotanicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 including juniper, lingonberry, cranberry, spruce shoots, blackthorn, lavender, lemon verbena, cardamom, coriander, cubeb peppers, grains of paradise, sage, angelica, cassia, ginger, jasmine, honeysuckle, rose hip, chamomile, and others\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional earthenware containers\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47% (94 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 375ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/gin\"\u003egin at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Monkey 47 taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Impossibly complex — bright, fruity, and floral on the nose with rose, citrus, lavender, and mint. Cool and silky on the palate with juniper, tart cranberry, stone fruit, and earthy herbs. The finish is long and warm with citrus zest and spice.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the 375ml the same liquid as the 750ml?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — identical recipe, 47 botanicals, 47% ABV, and earthenware maturation. The 375ml is a half-bottle format ideal for gifting or first-time exploration.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy does Monkey 47 have 47 botanicals?\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 botanicals were used in Wing Commander Collins' original recipe, and the number also references 1947 when he first developed the gin. The ABV is 47% to honor both.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat cocktails is Monkey 47 best in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Best neat or on the rocks. In cocktails, use the lightest, least-flavored tonic available. A very dry Martini showcases its complexity without diluting it.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Monkey 47 made?\u003c\/strong\u003e At Black Forest Distillers in Loßburg, Germany's Black Forest, using soft spring water from their own source.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     {       \"@type\": \"Question\",       \"name\": \"What does Monkey 47 taste like?\",       \"acceptedAnswer\": {         \"@type\": \"Answer\",         \"text\": \"Impossibly complex — bright, fruity, and floral on the nose with rose, citrus, lavender, and mint. Cool and silky on the palate with juniper, tart cranberry, stone fruit, and earthy herbs. 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