Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin

Monkey 47 is made in Germany's Black Forest with 47 botanicals and bottled at 47%. Lingonberries are its signature ingredient, alongside a long list of herbs and spices, all on a molasses-based spirit. Black Forest Distillers is owned by Pernod Ricard.

It is dense and complex, with tart red berries, cardamom and citrus first and juniper building late. A little goes a long way.

If you want one special-occasion gin, Monkey 47 is the bottle to buy; for a fresher everyday Martini gin, Tanqueray No. Ten costs less. For another botanical-heavy gin, compare St. George Botanivore.

The producer serves it with tonic and a grapefruit twist. It also makes an outstanding Martini or a Negroni with a gentler vermouth.

We carry it in 375ml, 750ml and 1-litre bottles; the half bottle is a good way to try it. More bottles are under gin, and the rest of our liquor is a click away. Pick it up at our Brooklyn store or get same-day delivery in Brooklyn, Manhattan & Queens.