Monkey 47 Dry Gin

Very tasty & subtle, I like...

The florals and smoothness of Monkey is amazing. It is a Gin that doesn't just sit in the background. It hits you smack in the face and says I'm here, pay attention to me. Amazing Gin even in a nice Lemon Drop Martini.

Delicious nose full of juniper, berries, fruitiness, herbal freshness, spices. Smooth in the mouth, warm and tingly afterwards, flavors more junipery at first, then spicier before settling on a slightly herbal, velvety berry aftertaste. Tonic quells the fruitiness and berries and makes it more herbal, spicy and earthy and a little too bitter. Definitely better enjoyed neat or with a very light tonic at a low ratio.

Always a place on my shelf. My local doesn't regularly stock it, so I always grab it when I can.

A perfect blend of juniper and lemony citrus on the nose, with some softer floral and herbal notes. Flavorwise, the gin is quite brisk and lively with juniper, cheery with citrus, peppery with herbs, and all wrapped in a powerful and clean 94 proof spirit. This makes a remarkable Martini, but also works well as the base in any number of gin cocktails and punches. A true beauty of a gin.