Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Gin
Producer:
 
Monkey 47
Label Name:
 
Schwarzwald Dry Gin
Country:
 
Germany
Region:
 
Black Forest (Schwarzwald)
Volume:
 
500ml
ABV:
 
47%
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Multiple international awards and high scores — IWSC Gold (Best in Class), San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold/Double Gold, World Gin Awards, World Spirits Award, Beverage Testing Institute ~93 points; also Red Dot design award

Tasting Note
Juniper-driven with bright citrus zest, tangy lingonberry and spruce notes, floral and herbal layers, warming spice (pepper, ginger) and a long, piney, slightly resinous finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled/roast pork, roast lamb, smoked salmon, charcuterie, citrus desserts. Asian: sushi/sashimi, Thai green curry, Vietnamese spring rolls, Korean BBQ, yakitori.

Production Method
Small-batch maceration of 47 botanicals in molasses-based neutral spirit, vapor-infused and copper-pot distilled; rested in earthenware vessels and bottled at 47% ABV.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Black Forest Distillers (Monkey 47). Revived by Alexander Stein with master distiller Christoph Keller; inspired by a Black Forest recipe; launched commercially in 2010 from Loßburg/Baiersbronn.