Monkey 47 Black Forest Barrel Cut Dry Gin mulberry barrel aged gin 500mL

Monkey 47 Black Forest Barrel Cut Dry Gin mulberry barrel aged gin 500mL

Capacity (VOL): 500mL

Alcohol by volume (ABV): 47%

Origin (Region): Germany

Distillery/Brand: Zum Wilden Affen Distillery

After several years of sensory research and experimentation with various woods, traditional methods were used to find barrel age. This woody chapter leads them straight to the Palatine region in southwestern Germany, where wooden barrels are still handcrafted and used for the maturation and refining of distillates.

Today, it is long forgotten that the rare wood of the mulberry tree was once traditionally used for these purposes, in connection with the best distilled water the Black Forest has to offer. This highly aromatic substance is one of the most fragrant woods. The unique color and aroma developed during the maturation process, resulting in a deep golden color and elegant sweetness.

The mulberry barrels they use are entirely handmade by a traditional cooperative that is well versed in this intricate process. They only use new 110-litre containers to store 47 buckets of monkey cuts of meat. Before bottling, these barrels are lightly toasted on the inside, which adds countless notes to the various aromas they impart to their contents.

The first filler extracts the desired aroma from the wood when it is at its strongest. They then stored the barrels in a granary, which was built in 1840. At that time, the temperature of the granary was stable and stable, and now the temperature curve of the granary is constant throughout the year. This unique cut is only produced a few times a year and can be enjoyed neat or in the Monkey Old Fashioned style - both of which are sure to enchant gin lovers and connoisseurs alike.

Monkey 47 is a dry gin with subtle fruity notes and elegant sweetness that combine to provide an extremely rich and uniquely complex experience. Cheers. cheers!