Monkey 47 - Gin - Sloe Gin - 50 cl - 29%
Born in the heart of the Black Forest, Monkey 47 has established itself as a benchmark in gin craftsmanship. Its iconic base blends up to 47 select botanicals, distilled in small batches for a unique aromatic complexity.
This "Sloe Gin" version is a gin with sloes (blackthorn berries): sloes picked after the first frosts are macerated in Monkey 47 gin to extract color, fruit, and a noble bitterness. Maceration lasts approximately four weeks, before racking and blending, for a final bottling at 29% vol. in a 50 cl bottle. The result combines the precision of gin with the fruity indulgence of sloe.
Bright ruby color. Very aromatic nose: red berries (sloe, blackberry, blackcurrant), juniper and a touch of almond/marzipan. Lively and crisp on the palate, between red fruits, citrus zest and fine spices; the sweetness/acidity balance is carried by a juniper framework. Long, slightly nutty (almond) finish, with a return of red fruits.
Cocktail ideas
Sloe & Tonic: 5 cl Sloe Gin, tonic, slice of blood orange.
Sloe Royale: 3 cl Sloe Gin, top with brut champagne (or crémant).
Autumn Bramble: 4 cl Sloe Gin, 2 cl lemon juice, 1 cl simple syrup, crushed blackberries.