Monkey 47 Distiller's Cut 2023 - Acer Saccharum Dry Gin 375 ml

The Monkey 47 Distiller’s Cut 2023 – Acer Saccharum is a beautifully nuanced interpretation of gin—its sweetness discreet yet intriguing, the botanical signature unmistakable. It's a refined collector’s piece that pushes gin boundaries while staying true to its aromatic roots.

🧪 What It Is

The 13th annual Distiller’s Cut, this edition uses Acer saccharum, or pure maple syrup, from Québec’s Cosman & Webb Farm as its 48th botanical. Crafted once a year with meticulous maceration and distillation, the release highlights Monkey 47’s devotion to innovation paired with traditional Schwarzwald gin craftsmanship.

👃 Aroma (Nose)

Surprisingly restrained: classic Monkey 47 aromatics—fresh pine, rosemary, lemon peel, and lime leaf—remain in front. The maple character is barely perceptible on the nose, with the usual earthy and herbal notes subtly softened.

👅 Palate & Texture

• On the palate, you'll find fresh evergreen notes and citrusy lemon upfront, with clean botanical spice and mint emerging with time.

• The maple influence appears as gentle sweetness on the finish—think cinnamon, gingerbread, and green tea, rather than overt syrupiness.

• The texture is smooth and well-integrated, delivering an approachable but refined gin.

🔁 Finish

The finish is long and elegant, weaving soft spice, botanical herbals, and a faint sweet warmth—balanced and never cloying.

🌟 Standout Qualities

• Subtly experimental: Unlike your typical floral or fruit botanical release, this one embraces nuance—maple is integrated, not invasive.

• Craft ethos: Emphasizes Monkey 47’s pursuit of rare flavor pairings while retaining the iconic Black Forest botanical backbone.

• Collector allure: Limited batches and annual uniqueness make this edition sought after by gin lovers and rare spirit collectors alike.

🧾 Quick Snapshot