{"title":"Black Forest Distillers","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"monkey-47-gin-dry-schwarzwald-94pf-375ml-buy-1-save-5-37-99-5-32-99","title":"Monkey 47 Dry Gin 375 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMonkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin is distilled in the Black Forest of Germany from 47 botanicals — including lingonberries, cranberries, and spruce shoots gathered locally alongside more traditional gin botanicals like juniper and coriander. That botanical count, unusually high even by contemporary gin standards, is where the name comes from. Bottled at 94 proof, it's a genuinely complex, dry gin with layered spice, citrus, and forest notes rather than a single dominant flavor. Expect a dense, herbal nose, a full, spicy palate, and a long, dry finish. It's built for drinkers who want a gin with real depth to sip or explore, not just mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry it neat or with a splash of water first — there's enough going on to taste layer by layer. A simple gin and tonic with a light tonic won't bury it either.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monkey 47","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33764366975107,"sku":"VWS_4780","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/Untitleddesign_99.png?v=1591126220"},{"product_id":"monkey-47-schwarzwald-dry-gin","title":"Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin (1L) 1000 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMonkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin is distilled in Germany's Black Forest around a recipe of 47 botanicals, including juniper, coriander, elderflower, and lingonberry sourced partly from the surrounding forest. It's bottled at a notably high 47% ABV, giving it more weight and intensity than most London Dry-style gins. The nose is floral and slightly resinous, the palate layers citrus and spice over a firm juniper backbone, and the finish runs long with a lingering herbal sweetness. It suits gin drinkers who want complexity and strength over a light, easy-sipping style, and it holds its shape well in cocktails built around a bolder gin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Monkey 47\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic gin and tonic is the easiest way to see what the 47 botanicals are doing — use a neutral tonic so the elderflower and citrus don't get buried. Its strength also makes it a solid choice for a Negroni or Martini, where a bolder gin holds its own against vermouth and bitters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monkey 47","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629066260698,"sku":"VWS_4594","price":90.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/4a62176a-99bf-11ea-8725-027b56b897b2_f858581d-9765-4434-8696-062df55826ca.jpg?v=1653684022"},{"product_id":"schwarzwald-dry-gin-a-bathing-ape-edition","title":"Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin A Bathing Ape Edition 375 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMonkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin's A Bathing Ape Edition is a limited-run version of the distillery's flagship gin, distilled in Germany's Black Forest from a recipe built around 47 botanicals, including juniper, lemon peel, and cranberry. This edition swaps the standard label for BAPE's camouflage branding but keeps the same 47% ABV liquid inside. The nose is dense with juniper and citrus oil, the palate turns spicy and slightly bitter with notes of pine and dried herbs, and the finish stays long and warming. It's built for gin drinkers who already know Monkey 47 and want the collector's bottle to go with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin A Bathing Ape Edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a gin built for a Martini or a Negroni, where its citrus and pine character has room to show. Add a splash of tonic if you want it lighter, but skip drinking it neat — 47% ABV and a dense botanical load make it a mixing gin first.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monkey 47","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42695714373850,"sku":"VWS_200424275","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/b9723b86-c8a6-11ec-a1d6-02ef31aa84c7_9f0acd41-671f-4a66-b497-75626e5b0712.jpg?v=1653693744"},{"product_id":"schwarzwald-dry-gin","title":"Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMonkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin is a German gin distilled in the Black Forest from 47 botanicals — the number that gives the brand its name — including local ingredients like lingonberry alongside classic juniper, coriander, angelica root, and elderflower. Produced in small batches, the sheer botanical count gives it a genuinely dense, layered flavor rather than the more streamlined bill most gins run, floral and herbal with juniper still anchoring the structure. It shows spice and citrus threading through a smooth, complex palate with a hint of sweetness on the finish, and its intensity has made it a favorite among bartenders building complex gin cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Monkey 47\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the tonic simple and let the gin do the work in a gin and tonic, or sip it neat to catch all 47 botanicals in one go.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monkey 47","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42695715782874,"sku":"VWS_200424304","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/f1ff74cc-c89d-11ec-9587-02ef31aa84c7.jpg?v=1653693787"},{"product_id":"monkey-47-schwarzwald-dry-gin-distillers-cut-375-ml","title":"Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin Distillers Cut 375 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMonkey 47 Distiller's Cut is an annual limited-edition release from Monkey 47, the German gin distilled in the Black Forest using 47 botanicals, including local lingonberries alongside more classic gin ingredients. Each year's Distiller's Cut adds a new botanical to the base recipe, giving it a distinct twist from the standard Schwarzwald Dry Gin while keeping the same dense, intensely aromatic house style. Expect a complex, herbaceous nose, a full, spiced juniper palate layered with citrus and floral notes, and a long, dry finish. It's built for gin enthusiasts who already know Monkey 47 and want to taste the yearly variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Monkey 47 Distiller's Cut\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it in a simple gin and tonic first so the added botanical from that year's release actually shows through instead of getting buried in a complex cocktail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monkey 47","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43782913818842,"sku":"VWS200426170","price":71.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/Monkey_47_Distillers_Cut_Schwarzwald_Dry_Gin_375mL.png?v=1678439116"},{"product_id":"black-forest-williams-birne-pear-bandy-750ml","title":"Black forest Williams Birne Pear Bandy 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Forest Williams Birne is a pear brandy from Black Forest Distillers in Germany, distilled from Williams pears, the classic variety used across European pear brandy production for its intense, ripe aromatics. Unlike a fruit-flavored spirit, true Williams pear brandy is distilled entirely from fermented pears, capturing the fruit's character directly through distillation rather than added flavoring. Expect vivid, ripe pear aromatics, a clean, delicate fruit character, and a smooth, dry finish without heavy sweetness. It's traditionally sipped neat as a digestif rather than mixed into cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Black Forest Williams Birne\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it well chilled in a small glass after a meal, the traditional German way to enjoy a fruit brandy, or eau de vie.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Forest Distillers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44091575894234,"sku":"VWS200427910","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/F1DFBAA0-005A-4AD3-94CF-369BBB838FD7_1_105_c_1200x_88f4c41c-f387-44fe-891a-2a24e0dd01bf.jpg?v=1712217742"},{"product_id":"monkey-47-distillers-cut-14th-edition-schwarzwald-dry-gin-375-ml","title":"Monkey 47 Distiller's Cut 14th Edition Schwarzwald Dry Gin 375 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMonkey 47 Distiller's Cut 14th Edition Schwarzwald Dry Gin is the German Black Forest distillery's annual limited release, built on the standard 47-botanical recipe plus one new addition, this year hand-picked capers from a family farm on the island of Pantelleria. Bottled at 47% ABV in a 375 ml bottle, it opens with the classic juniper-forward Monkey 47 backbone, then the capers bring a nutty, faintly briny sweetness that threads through the citrus and spice already in the mix, finishing smooth and long. It's built for gin drinkers who already know the standard bottling and want to taste how one new ingredient shifts the whole profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Monkey 47 Distiller's Cut 14th Edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour it neat or over one large cube first, so the caper note has room to show before reaching for tonic, then once you've tasted it solo, it also makes an excellent, slightly savory Martini. 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This 375ml bottle is the smaller format, a solid way to try the gin or bring it along without committing to a full 750ml. It's aimed at gin drinkers who already like complexity and want something denser than a standard London Dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink this one in a simple gin and tonic with a twist of grapefruit rather than lime — its botanical mix is dense enough that a heavier garnish just gets in the way. 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Expect juniper up front with citrus, herbs, and a light bitterness trailing behind it on the finish. It's a gin for drinkers who already enjoy botanical-forward styles and want more going on in the glass than straight juniper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the garnish simple — a grapefruit twist over ice with tonic lets the botanicals do the work without competing flavors. Neat, in a small pour, it's worth tasting on its own at least once.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monkey 47","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46060170739930,"sku":"VWS200432261","price":72.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/Monkey47DC375ml__05507.1728406183.jpg?v=1734514188"},{"product_id":"monkey-47-distillers-cut-fleur-de-sel-dry-gin-375-ml","title":"Monkey 47 Distillers Cut Fleur De Sel Dry Gin 375 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMonkey 47 Distiller's Cut \"Fleur de Sel\" is the 15th annual edition of the Black Forest distillery's limited series, each year built around a new \"species rara\" botanical added to the brand's 47-ingredient recipe. This edition adds fleur de sel sea salt crystals hand-harvested from the Camargue marshes in southern France, making it the 48th botanical in this specific batch. Bottled at 47% ABV. The salinity comes through immediately alongside juniper, cardamom, and lemon peel, with licorice, sesame, and dried citrus peel layered underneath, plus a touch of raspberry and peach. It finishes greener and more peppery than the standard Monkey 47. This is a gin for people who already know the brand and want to taste the salt's effect on the base recipe. Pour it neat over ice or in a simple gin and tonic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Monkey 47 Distiller's Cut\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gin and tonic with a light hand on the tonic lets the fleur de sel salinity actually register — too much quinine buries it. 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