ContemplativeFox
Monkey 47 Dry Gin
Modern Gin — Germany
Reviewed
June 28, 2020 (edited May 17, 2021)
Is this gin though? The depth is amazing. One could drink this for ages and never run out of new flavors to appreciate. Chamomile and mint are present immediately, but there is some extra richness in the background. The prickliness of Sichuan peppercorns is certainly present, which I always appreciate. The flavor is tremendously herbal with a fair dose of spice. It's like tea when one is home with a cold in front of a fireplace. Despite the numerous medicinal flavors, the finish is actually on the sweet side. While I wouldn't call this the best staple of a drink, it has a foodie like no other and is well worth keeping a bottle of to sip straight. The creamy Earl Gray tea finish is something that I have never found in another liquor before. This is not so much gin as the experience one would have if handed Tanqueray and told it was vodka. It is a fascinating experience and it gets huge points for freshness and excellence of execution even if it is not a great choice as a staple. And at this price it damn well better be at least a fascinating experience.
Bursts of citrus and chamomile show up at the beginning and take charge. A bit of rich, sweet Earl Grey is present too with a presence that stays interesting and has no off flavors. A hint of milk and some sugar cubes come through. Really, this is tea interpreted as a gin. The finish is superb, with a richness that adds depth creates a sense of fascination. It's still mostly a novelty, but it's also really good. It feels like a new flavor takes charge each time. Don't you dare mix this. The magnificent finish is what really sells this.
This drink has a bit of bitter alcohol to it, but it blends with the robust herbalness. There's some sweetness that goes well with the strong chamomile, present corriander, slightly excessive ginger, and refreshing lemon. This is a very tasty gin with a lot of depth that surpasses most others, but it falls short of Ransom Old Tom.
72.0
USD
per
Bottle
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