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Schwarzwälder Gin

Im Schwarzwald gibt es eine breite Palette an Edelbränden. Doch in den letzten Jahren gewinnt neben Kirschwasser, Zibärtle und Himbeergeist eine andere Spirituose immer mehr an Bedeutung: Gin – eigentlich eine britische Spezialität.  

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Seit 2011 steht fest: Der beste Gin der Welt kommt aus Loßburg. „Monkey47“ aus der Brennerei „Black Forest Distillers“ im nördlichen Schwarzwald überzeugte die Jury der „International Wine & Spirit Competition“ in London. Inzwischen ranken sich viele Mythen um die Schwarzwälder Gin-Destillateure. Im Schwarzwald gibt es mindestens so viele Geschichten wie Gin-Sorten.

Die „Black Forest Distillers“ sind sich sicher: Die Geschichte des Schwarzwälder Gins beginnt bereits in der Nachkriegszeit. 1951 wollte Montgomery Collins im Schwarzwald Uhren bauen. Sonderlich erfolgreich war der Brite damit aber nicht, dafür boomte sein Gasthof „Zum wilden Affen“. Als echter Brite liebte er natürlich Gin. Also entwickelte er mit einem Schwarzwälder Brenner eine Rezeptur für den ersten Schwarzwälder Gin.

Jahrzehnte später tauchte ein Brief von Collins mit der Rezeptur in der Truhe eines alten Landgasthofes auf. Alexander Stein und Christoph Keller hatten damit die Grundlage für ihren Gin gefunden. 2010 brachten sie gemeinsam die erste Flasche des „Monkey47“ auf den Markt. Schon ein Jahr später galt er als „weltbester Gin“.

Die 47 im Namen steht für die Alkohol-Prozente und die 47 verwendeten Arten von Kräutern, Blättern, Samen, Hülsen, Wurzeln, Rinden, Beeren und Früchten. Diese „Botanicals“ legt der Destillateur in Ethylalkohol ein. Für das Grundaroma ist die Wacholder-Beere verantwortlich. Wacholderbüsche wachsen auch in der Amolterer Heide am Kaiserstuhl oder zwischen Gültlingen und Holzbronnn bei Calw – aber nicht genug. Woher sie ihren Wacholder beziehen, verrät aber keiner der Schwarzwälder Gin-Hersteller.

Je mehr „Botanicals“ in einem Gin enthalten sind, desto hochwertiger und teurer ist er. Ohnehin stammt nur rund ein Drittel der Zutaten für „Monkey47“ aus dem Schwarzwald: der Lavendel aus der Provence, die Zitrusfrüchte aus Italien. Alles zusammen gibt dem neuen Kultgetränk neben dem typischen Wacholdergeschmack eine Zitrusnote mit leicht pfeffriger Würze.

Black Forest Dry Gin

Eine andere Geschichte schreibt der „Black Forest Dry Gin“ der Brennerei Fies aus Oberkirch-Ringelbach . Der Schwarzwälder Obstbrenner Franz Fies hatte ebenfalls in den Nachkriegsjahren die Idee, aus Wacholder und regionalen Zutaten im Renchtal einen Schnaps zu destillieren. Aber auch sein Rezept verschwand zunächst in einer Schublade. Erst seine Nachfahren nahmen 60 Jahre später die Produktion wieder auf. „Im Grunde liegen Gin und Obstbrände in der Herstellung gar nicht so weit auseinander“, erzählt Joachim Neymeyer, Geschäftsführer der Brennerei Fies. Auch bei der Herstellung des Himbeergeists werden die Himbeeren, wie der Wacholder beim Gin, in Neutralalkohol eingelegt und mazeriert (eingeweicht). Deshalb gliedert sich der Gin sehr gut in die bereits vorhandene Reihe der Obstbrände ein.

Für Neymeyer „ist und bleibt Gin Trendgetränk“. Damit könne auch eine jüngere Zielgruppe angesprochen werden. „Diese neue Kundengruppe soll nach und nach auch in den Kreis der Genießer unserer Schwarzwälder Obstbrände überführt werden.“ Die Produktion hochwertiger Obstbrände soll auf jeden Fall Hauptstandbein der Brennerei Fies bleiben.

Seinen ersten Siegeszug erlebte Gin nicht im Schwarzwald, sondern in Großbritannien. Als Wilhelm III. von Oranien-Nassau 1689 den englischen Thron bestieg, brachte er Wacholderschnaps aus seiner niederländischen Heimat mit. Er befreite die englischen Produzenten von Steuern auf die Gin-Herstellung. Aber erst Mitte des 18. Jahrhunderts destillierten die ersten großen Firmen in London Gin.

Schwarzwälder Gin-Produzenten

Im Schwarzwald gibt es zahlreiche Brennereien, die inzwischen ihren eigenen Gin herstellen. Einige bieten auch Besichtigungen mit Verkostungen an. Wenn Sie selbst recherchieren wollen, finden Sie hier eine breite Auswahl:

Rezepte für Gin-Fans

So gelingt's.

• Gin Tonic : 4 cl Gin mit 16 cl Tonic Water vermischen und mit Eiswürfeln und einer Orangenzeste servieren.
• „Lady Elisabeth“ : Sie besteht aus 1 cl Black Forest Dry Gin, 1 cl Cointreau und 1 cl Zitronensaft. Der Rest wird mit Winzersekt oder Prosecco aufgegossen, im Sektglas servieren.
• Black Forest Dry Gin pur im Tumbler : Hierzu benötigt man 2 cl Black Forest Dry Gin, Eiswürfel, eine leicht säuerliche Apfelzeste oder ein Basilikumblatt.

Ein echter Geheimtipp sind Gin-Menüs. Der im Gin enthaltene Wacholder verleiht dem Gericht eine besondere Note. Gin findet zum Beispiel Anwendung in einer Soße, in einem cremigen Mousse oder in einem Gurken-Mango-Melange kreierten Gin-Dessert.

Unser Genusspartner "Original Fies" entführt Sie in die Kunst der Edelbrände.

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Entering the Wunderbar World of Monkey 47 Gin in Germany’s Black Forest

Mention gin, and you are likely to get one of two reactions – those who love it causing their pupils to dilate or those who have no particular interest and give a nonchalant shrug. But the process behind creating a gin and its story normally captures even the pessimistic of people, and Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin has a rather interesting story.

Sabi Phagura went along to the distillery in the Black Forest, Germany, to find out.

The Black Forest region in southwest Germany will conjure up images of the gateau of its namesake, but there’s lots more to this region than a scrummy dessert. The area attracts thousands of visitors each year thanks to the tranquillity and plenty of hiking and cycling trails. It’s also home to Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin.

The world of the juniper-infused spirit is diverse and can and does involve a wide range of botanical ingredients and distilling techniques. And Monkey 47 is up there as one of the unique gins making quite a racket.

As the name suggests, there are 47 botanicals in the Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin, including juniper, lime, lemon, almond, acacia, angelica, sage, sloes, spruce, cloves, lavender, jasmine, nutmeg, cardamom, lingonberries and cinnamon. With so many botanicals, you could be mistaken into believing that the individual flavours would not stand up. But as I discovered with my fellow trippers, it was possible to have a different experience with each sip.

Every time I tried it, I could pick up new flavour notes and aromas. The best way to describe what I experienced is to think of berry fruits, citrus, floral and herbal characteristics.

Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin is distilled in-house in Germany’s Schwarzwald (Black Forest) region. A popular haunt for outdoor enthusiasts, the distillery has a perfectly tranquil feel to it. You can smell the botanicals as soon as you enter the area.

The journey of Monkey 47 began in the 1940s when British Air Force Commander Montgomery “Monty” Collins helped rebuild Berlin Zoo after the war. He moved to an isolated valley in the Black Forest and began following the tradition of distilling the local fruit and creating his gin.

The egret monkey depicted on the label is a reference to one being sponsored by the commander. As well as the ’47 botanicals to create this concoction, the number in the name also comes from the 47% ABV making it rather strong compared to some other gins. So, a little goes a long way. The brand grew further with the opening of a Black Forest guesthouse called ‘The Wild Monkey’ at which he served his gin.

Upon discovering this story, founder Alex Stein (above) was inspired to create a new gin, even using records of the original recipe as inspiration, including lingonberries, cranberries and spruce shoots amongst the botanicals. So, is this just another gin? Plenty of people beg to differ. Bollenhut, turban, and bowler hat certainly make it stand out from the crowded world of gin. It’s a batch-distilled and handcrafted gin that fuses British traditions, the spices of India , and the purity and originality of the Black Forest.

Indeed, a good third of the ingredients for this special gin originate from the region: spruce tips, elderflower, sloes, and blackberry leaves, to name but a few. The handpicked plant ingredients are then prepared in extremely soft spring water from the Black Forest. The distillers say that it’s this vital ingredient that lends Monkey 47 unrivalled complexity and quality.

The pièce de resistance, we were told, was a local “secret weapon” – fresh lingonberries. We even had a chance to mix the ingredients ourselves, including six types of peppers, using a machine which churned the botanicals much quicker than if they were done by hand. Distillation and maturation happen in traditional earthenware containers before the liquid is poured into bottles which have a metal ring to prevent the cork from getting wedged into the bottle.

Since being launched in 2010, Monkey 47 has been embarking on a round-the-world journey and has reached over 80 countries on four continents. But a visit to the tranquil Black Forest valley to see this concoction being created is a unique and lovely experience if you’re a distillery enthusiast.

The summer in this area is the perfect time for those keen on hiking and cycling. Numerous long-distance trails can be covered either on day hikes or week-long ones. I certainly used my time wisely and got out in the fresh air as soon as daylight poured into my room at Fritz Hotel Lauterbad.

Perfectly located at the foot of a forest trail, I was able to spend a couple of hours in the forest before heading back to lounge around in the hotel spa and outdoor pool.

Fritz Hotel Lauterbad also has a special bond with the distillery, and one of our activities during our stay was to hunt out Apartment 47. Located in a ‘secret’ part of the hotel, Apartment 47 was the result of three rooms being merged into one large apartment.

The vision was inspired by ‘speakeasy clubs” during prohibition times. And in a nod to such places, we did indeed have to work our way through a network of hallways, passageways and a hidden door to enter the apartment.

And it was most certainly worth the hunt. Inside, the motto is pretty much ‘back to the roots’ where we found an old TV including VHS cassettes and recorders, a record player with vinyl records, an old typewriter and lots of retro chic.

Devoid of any noise and the constant availability and the permanent online madness, it was great to step back into yesteryear. And as befits Monkey 47, there is a ‘copper bar’ in the centre based on the stills in which the fine juniper schnapps is distilled. The bar is already well-stocked for monkey lovers and can be expanded at will. Fresh ice is delivered at 5:00 pm, and If the GIN runs out, there is even a ‘Call for GIN button’. Now that is what we call service!

Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin – Where and How?

The Black Forest has five airports within easy reach. We flew into Stuttgart from Heathrow airport. For more information on the distillery and Monkey 47 Gins or to book a tour, visit https://monkey47.com/distillery-tours .

For hotel enquiries, visit www.fritz-lauterbad.de .

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10 Things You Should Know About Monkey 47 Gin

words: Jessica Fields

Crafted in Germany’s Black Forest mountain range, Monkey 47 ranks among the most revered gins with enthusiasts and collectors.

While often considered a modern brand that’s grown to prominence during the so-called “gin-aissance” of recent years, the spirit’s origins stretch much deeper, beginning in the 1940s. According to the brand’s eclectic blog, The Monkey Drum , the story of Monkey 47 begins with Wing Commander Montgomery Collins of the Royal British Air Force, who became enticed by the Black Forest while stationed in Germany. The forest’s natural offerings, unique flavors, and wildlife enchanted Collins so much that he decided to settle down in the area after serving his time in the military.

As a true Englishman, Collins also had an appreciation for good gin, so he set out to create his own using the natural resources around him. From here, the story takes a twisting turn, as the formulation for Monkey 47’s intriguing recipe came to Collins in a dream, and a bottle accompanied by a letter and sketch was found years later in his home. The sketch, which was labeled “Max the Monkey — Schwarzwald Dry Gin”, also gave detailed descriptions of the ingredients originally sourced by Collins.

The spirit inside that bottle possessed a unique flavor and decades later became the obsession of former Nokia executive Alexander Stein, who learned of Collins’ tale from a coworker . Inspired by Collins’ creation, Stein, who had family in the distilling business, reached out to distiller Christoph Keller to develop a craft gin reminiscent of Collins’ original spirit. Their product was a one-of-a-kind premium spirit that has intrigued palates since its 2010 debut. Read on to learn 10 more interesting facts about Monkey 47 Gin.

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Along with its two main expressions, Monkey 47 also produces an annual Distiller’s Cut bottling. Each of these releases highlights a different (additional) botanical. Though released annually, Distiller’s Cut is made in limited quantities and requires a winning ticket from an online raffle to buy. As a result, this bottle is prized by gin collectors.

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Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin

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The story of Monkey 47 is attributed to an Indian born British Commander who was stationed in Germany after the second world war. Inspired by the Black Forest through the lens of his family’s heritage he combined British influence, Indian botanicals, and the natural flora of the German forest to create a complex gin he called  Schwarzwald Dry Gin , along with the note  Max the Monkey. 

You see, this Commander also helped rebuild the world-famous Berlin zoo, and during the course of this he came to support Max, an egret monkey, who lived in the zoo. So it might seem natural that years after the fact in retirement, he retained an affection for the monkey he sponsored, and when he made his gin, he named it after him.

On botanicals alone, boasting an ostentatious 47, it might be the most complicated gin on the market, but to throw you one more curveball, it’s also built on a base spirit of molasses.

Tasting Notes

The nose is mentholated juniper, pineapple sage, lemon verbena, lavender, rose, hibiscus and lime. (!) This encyclopedic list merely reflects how incredibly complex and brightly aromatic this gin is. Your mileage might vary. There’s a lot in here, and I’m not sure any experts are going to agree on the exact list you get here on the nose. It’s nicely blended with a lot of hints of clues; rabbit holes of aroma that can be explored only to come up empty with a vague “floral” or “fruity” admission.

As the spirit warms, herbal notes emerge more prominently. Oregano and honeysuckle appear fleetingly, like needles in a haystack being shuffled before your very eyes. A lot going on here, and it’s all quite engaging.

The palate starts with some minty, herbal notes. Herbaceous juniper, blackthorne, lavender and an acute resiny pine note that comes across as more spruce/rosemary. As the taste progresses, we get peppery, vegetal notes, harmoniously entwined as if a single botanical. The finish, we get oily, aromatic herbs with peppermint leaves, lemon balm, blackberry and a faint pepper and green tomato aftertaste.

Fresh and fruity, with a lot of complicated nuance. There’s two levels on which you can enjoy this spirit: firstly, you can just appreciate the way it blends together to create a single powerful presence. Secondly, you can sit down as if to study it and probe the way this myriad of botanicals unravel on your palate. I think it’s rewarding for both kinds of drinkers, and it gets high marks in my book for the complexity and balance.

The first thing that caught my eye was  Scarlet Beebalm . I know it as an ornamental plant from gardens [and it attracts butterflies and hummingbirgs by the way]. The Oswego peoples of upstate New York taught Europeans a couple of uses for the plant. Resin from the plant is a natural soothing agent, often used for bee stings and the like. A tea can also be made from the plants leaves. For those of you curious about what it tastes like, it’s worth nothing that it’s also called bergamont by gardeners because its aroma is similar to that of the orange [and other common gin botanical] of the same name.

The  Dog Rose is another flower [but this time, native to Europe] that was used as a tea. The plant has a high level of vitamin C and found its way into jams, jellies and syrups, especially during times of conflict. Bulgarian peoples have used the hips of the Dog Rose to make wine; it’s an important flavoring addition to the European soda Cockta. The wild, climbing, vine is incredibly hardy, persisting in the United, growing in road side ditches, long after gardeners have abandoned the plant. In short, although the name “Dog” rose implied that some peoples found the plant worthless, its importance in several food cultures tells a story that’s otherwise. And here it is, in this German gin as well.

Mixed with Hansen’s Tonic in a  Gin and Tonic , sweet pomelo at first with exotic herb garden notes on the after taste. Lemon verbena, lavender, garden mint, lead into a citrus-dominated finish with grapefruit and lemon zest. Quite nice.

Second, we mixed it with an  Elderflower Lemonade.  This was a pre-bottled, carbonated soda. Rose and Elderflower came on strong at first, with lemon dominating the mids. The gin shone in the lower noes as lavender, rosemary, sweet orange and birch came through. It was a tough task, the lemonade remained the star, but overall, the gin offered enough to decide this mixed drink was not without merit.

The  Gimlet featured plenty of lime, but underneath: blackberry pie, strawberries, and other plump berry like notes jumped to the fore as well. Pungent and surprisingly fruity, this was a really interesting drink that showcased Monkey 47 in an unexpected way.

The  Negroni  was nice as well, with herbal, spice notes at first, setting the stage for an unctuous, fruity finish. Nice, though not as complex as I might have hoped.

Finally, we put together a  Martini.  Rosemary, coriander, mint, orange, lemon verbena, wormwood, up top, but with spruce tips and resiny juniper only barely poking through. To levy the criticism only here might not be fair, but there is precious little that comes out as juniper here. It’s quite nice, with a good flavor, but perhaps lacking in some key areas.

Overall, Monkey 47 Gin

Let’s get it out of the way. The critique that can be fairly made of this gin is that it might be too contemporary and note enough juniper happening. I’ll grant you that; however, as for fans of contemporary style gins will likely find a new best friend here. Fantastic on its own, its mixes quite well, with a unique and powerful aromatic presence and thick, rich, mouthfeel. Yes, the price is rather steep, coming in at close to $100 for a standard 750mL equivalent; however, as a rare treat I highly recommend this gin, though at this price point I might be slightly more hesitant to recommend it if you’re going to be using it exclusively in heavy handed cocktails.

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20 thoughts on “monkey 47 schwarzwald dry gin”.

I never liked gin. But a couple years ago, I had a straight shot of a local product, “Green Hat.” A near-psychedelic experience of being conveyed into woodlands, open fields, down the long tables of a greenhouse. Ever since, above all, that’s what I look for in a gin: Tell me a story… take me on a journey. And I haven’t met any gin that does that better than Monkey 47. It’s almost some kind of heady liqueur…weighty in the mouth…densely sensual. I’ll spend $12-$14 on a cocktail out–and somehow, it’s never as good as the Monkey, over a cube of ice. So I don’t begrudge the price (…$38 at one D.C. store). Just love it!

An unusual gin. Complicated, unique. Hard to compare to anything else i have consumed with tonic. Definitely a modern gin as opposed to a traditional juniper-heavy offering. Too expensive for me to justify as a staple gin, hence four vs. five stars, but as a special occasion option, wonderful.

Monkey 47 is one of my favorite gins, I have been drinking it with grapefruit juice, a little rosemary simple syrup and Crude Bitters Rizzo blend. Since it’s hard to find I typically only have it as a treat but it is superb

Hi, Aaron. I’m glad that you mentioned the price. I’ve looked at this gin, read about this gin ( and your coverage was a necessary addition, and quite entertaining ), but have never been persuaded to pay a price which, frankly, makes my eyes cross. I suspect that at some point I will be convinced to reward myself, maybe on some very special occasion or life threshold. Maybe the additional information on the sheer complexity and abundance of the botanicals, and the generosity of its creator toward a kindred primate will persuade me that this is a worthy indulgence.

I’ll skip it, considering the extremely steep price (coupled with high taxes here) and that I only drink gin cocktails which require a bold juniper-forward gin.

Excellent, balanced piece (Monkey 47 is something of a phenomenon both sides of the Atlantic) – but have you broken all of the crystal-ware again? – resorted to jam jars? 😉

Its expensive but worth it, best served over a cube of ice, you save the cash for tonic, lime and so on!

The Jam Jars are the fine crystal!

In Europe this is one of the hottest gins around at premium bars. Price here is ~€30 per 50cl bottle. I love it dearly and it can be mixed in a wide variety. It has a very strong and distinct taste. A very powerful gin. I also strongly recommend Monkey 47 Sloe Gin.

Priced at ~30-35€ a bottle. Not to much for a great gin, comparing to the alternatives. Can’t compare it pricewise with €10-15 gin, it’s worth the price

This is an exceptional gin with strong complex flavors that are extremely well blended. The bottle itself is a piece of art, everything about this production is refined and elaborate, their web site is also incredible, all this makes it a world apart, for the happy few, well educated, well trained in the art of living… If you talk about the price of this bottle, you probably are not hedonist enough to deserve a sip of that elixir!

I simply think that there’s plenty of other gins as good at this one that don’t command such an exceptional price. Process wise, Monkey 47’s still size is what many small scale craft producers are working on. Sipsmith has been known to use multiple distillation techniques of the same plant material, their botanical number isn’t even that unusual— with several others in the 30+ space. Really the only thing unusual is the ultra-ultra-premium price point. It’s a good gin as I point out, but gin isn’t like whisky in that price is often correlated with process, i.e. time in the barrel.

This gin is the “Glock of gins” (if you’re into firearms, you’ll understand). Like the Glock pistol, there is a seeming cult of afficionados that are loyalists until the day they die. And the other side of the coin are people who just don’t get it, or think it’s overrated. I have tried many gins since I became obsessed with gin, and I like both the contemporary gins and the Classic gins. This gin is like no other. I absolutely love it, as a liquor though and not as a gin—because you hardly think of gin when you are tasting it. Does that matter though? If it’s delicious and intriguing, who cares what it’s labeled as? For some reason, every time I drink it (very seldom, given its price), it reminds me of Squirt pop…there is a fizz (real or imagined), and the taste of grapefruit, citrus, herbals…all rolled up together. It really is a fantastic drink, imbibed alone with no adulterants….chilled in the freezer (the bottle is certainly small enough).

I enjoyed Monkey 47, to a point. Monkey 47 reminded me of a mixture of Bombay Sapphire and Ransom Old Tom gins: It’s definitely gin, but the flavors are unique, and not perfectly balanced– honestly, the flavors are too complex for my tastes. Than’t not saying I don’t have a sophisticated palate. but when you’re talking about 47 separate flavors in one beverage, it’s a bit overwhelming for just about anyone. It’s almost as if they set the goal of including 47 botanicals up front, and once they hit about 20 they just started throwing stuff into the pot, whether it helped the flavor profile or not. I didn’t have any problem finishing the bottle, but neither will I go out and buy another (especially at the price point).

David, loved your Glock comparison. 😉

Lots of great comments here, thanks all, for taking the trouble.

So I’ll just offer a very personal view. For the past four or five years, I’ve been trying the many new gins coming on the market, at various price levels. It’s been a very fun and interesting experience to try to get an education in gin, which I hadn’t studied much before, being mainly a single malt scotch and bourbon fan. But at this point I estimate I’ve tried maybe 70 or so gins, including old standbys as well as contemporary craft gins.

Which this is definitely not. As a whisky drinker, I find it quite complex, very floral, and almost perfumy on the nose and palate. It is truly an elegant and certainly a connoisseur’s gin. There’s so much going on that I have trouble pulling out the individual essences, and I’m considered to have a pretty discerning palate.

Which brings me to my point. I’m the sort of whisky drinker who is willing to sacrifice elegance and refinement for character and power and intensity. If I want that I’ll drink cognac. Not that great scotch and bourbon can’t be that, the best ones certainly can, But I’m really looking for something that’ll knock my socks off that could be pretty simple and not that complicated.

And that’s what I’m really looking for in a gin. This gin is certainly beautiful; it’s really the cognac of gins. But I’m looking more for something like Tanqueray, which gets by on just four botanicals (as far as we know). Or even The Botanist from Islay, with 22 different ingredients. But there’s just not enough juniper in this for me.

So I guess what I’m saying is that this is too sophisticated a gin for my primitive palate. 😉 But I like it nevertheless as it represents a rarified standard (and with a rarified price) that most gins don’t approach.

Mash a ridiculous number of “botanicals” together, pour into a unique bottle and smack a cool label on it. Name it after an exotic animal and sell it for $50 a bottle.

There is a sucker born every minute. This is not really gin at all but a weird tasting floral aquavit.

I think the folks who put together Monkey 47 were trying too hard. Like they set out to break the record for the most botanicals in a gin, even if most of those botanicals added nothing positive to the experience.

There are fantastic gins on the market that use between 4 and 10 botanicals, so why would Monkey 47 use almost 50? I suppose I would have forgiven them if the result had been amazing, but it wasn’t; it was just okay, and honestly a little weird. I tried it neat and in a variety of cocktails, but nothing really worked.

It not saying it was horrible, but paying $75 for a bottle I didn’t really enjoy was a real bummer.

I have to agree with those who say it tastes like the creators of Monkey were trying too hard, and in so doing they went to far. @Eric and @Amy: That. Exactly.

@David: I like your Glock comparison. You love Glocks; I find they don’t fit comfortably in my hand. You love Monkey 47; I find it doesn’t fit comfortably on my palate. And it’s totally OK for some to think Monkey 47 is awesome, and for others to think it’s just meh — To each his own.

I finally tried it after trying a dozen or more 3, 4, and 5 star rated gins listed on this site and found it is easily the worst gin i have tasted. Will never purchase again.

Oh my god! This gin is almost too good! It makes my want to sip and sip and sip some more! I have never found a better gin and I would be shock if there was anything better!

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Co-owner, Pacific Standard

CEO and founder, LP Drinks Co.

Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin has garnered a cult following amongst gin enthusiasts and bartenders alike since its launch in 2010. It is known as an unusual bottling that stands out in a crowded gin category.

Our reviewers acknowledge the brand’s unique qualities and point to its complexity and robust flavor profile, as well as its higher proof as differentiators. According to our tasting panel, this well-made spirit is for the experienced gin enthusiast looking to add a twist to cocktails. 

Classification: Gin

Company: Pernod Ricard

Producer: Black Forest Distillers GmbH

Expression: Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin

Still Type: Carter-Head Still

Aged: Unaged

Released: 2010

Price: $65.99 for 750 mL, $42.99 for 375 mL

Awards: 99 Points, Distiller.com; Gold, Beverage Tasting Institute; Gold Medal, International Wine & Spirits Competition; Best in Class for Gin, Worldwide International Wine & Spirits Competition

With 47 botanicals, it packs a lot of flavor

A unique gin experience

Complex, well-made bottling

Price might be high for novice drinkers

Higher proof (and robust flavor profile) may be overwhelming in some cocktails

Tasting Notes

Color: Clear

Nose: Heavy on the distillate and heat upfront from the higher proof, with notes of lavender, gooseberry, citrus, juniper, and clove spice

Palate: Prominent notes of rich juniper and citrus zest, pepper, cardamom, lemon grass, ginger, grapefruit, pine, floral notes

Finish: Long, elegant, rich, and slightly fiery, with earthy and spicy flavors lingering

Similar bottles: Barr Hill, St. George’s Botanivore Gin and Terroir Gin

Suggested uses: Cocktails that could benefit from a more aggressive gin like the Negroni , Last Word , French 75 , and Gin & Tonic with a citrus-forward tonic

Though our reviewers have differing opinions about the value, sippability, and mixing capabilities of Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin, they all agree that this unusual bottling is exceptionally made, complex, and flavor-rich—ideal for the experienced gin enthusiast. 

“[This is] one of the more complex and fascinating gins in the world,” says Jeffrey Morganthaler. “[This gin is a] creative departure from the traditional London dry style that still manages to maintain one foot firmly planted in the English archetype.” 

LP O’Brien calls this gin a “beautifully distilled spirit,” and describes Monkey 47 as “complex and robust” with “delicious flavors.” 

Jacques Bezuidenhout agrees, noting that this bottle “packs a lot of flavor.” 

“This is definitely for the sophisticated drinker,” adds O’Brien.

Our tasting panel members all pick up subtle juniper spice on the nose, with Bezuidenhout and Morgenthaler both detecting some heat upfront from the higher proof. 

“The nose is heavy on the distillate with mostly juniper coming through underneath. The majority of the other botanicals are deceptively subtle on the nose,” says Morganthaler.

On the palate, our reviewers each note that juniper continues to come through with zesty citrus. Bezuidenhout picks up spicy pepper and ginger, along with cardamom and lemongrass, while O’Brien detects pine and floral notes. 

“The palate is a rich, swirling melody of juniper and citrus,” says Morganthaler. “Grapefruit seems to be very present, although I can’t find any mention of it in the literature online. There are so many botanicals present that it's hard to pick out the individual components, but juniper and citrus are the most prominent,” he says.

O’Brien describes the finish as “long, beautiful, and elegant.” 

Morganthaler agrees. “[This is] one of the longer gin finishes I can recall,” he says.

Bezuidenhout finds the finish to be “medium to high in terms of intensity [exhibiting] its 47 percent ABV.”

“The finish can come through a little fiery,” he says. 

While they agree that Monkey 47 should be mixed into cocktails, our tasting panel differs on the types of drinks it is best mixed into. 

“Its proof demands cocktails,” says Bezuidenhout. “The botanicals are lively with its higher proof, so [it would work] nicely next to a citrusy tonic [and] citrus-forward cocktails,” he says. “[It’s] not my style for a classic dry Martini or Negroni.”

O’Brien recommends this bottling for a “classic Gin & Tonic,” while Morganthaler thinks Monkey 47 does particularly well “where a more aggressive gin is needed to shine through.” He suggests using this for a Negroni, French 75, or Last Word.

If there is a sticking point with our reviewers, it may be the higher price point of Monkey 47. 

“This gin is for the gin enthusiast who likes a lot of flavor and proof, not for the budget minded, as it is quite pricey,” says Bezuidenhout.

Morganthaler finds the higher price worth it for some drinkers, however. “The complexity and price point of this gin is likely off-putting to novice drinkers, but for experienced drinkers and connoisseurs this is absolutely a must-have,” he says.

Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin is produced in the Black Forest mountain region in southwestern Germany. The 47 botanicals are all hand sourced—a third of which comes from the Black Forest area—and are not the typical aromatics found in gin. 

Aside from the juniper berries that come from Italy and Croatia (depending on the better harvest), there are a number of unconventional botanicals used in Monkey 47’s closely guarded recipe. Some of these include fresh lemon and grapefruit peels from Sicily, bramble leaves, spruce shoots, chamomile, rose hip peel, sage, verbena, hawthorn berries, and lingonberries. 

Some more common gin botanicals like bitter orange, lemon balm, angelica, and lavender are also included alongside acacia blossoms, wild honeysuckle, orris root, jasmine, and scarlet beebalm blossoms from North America. 

The headier spiced ingredients come from eastern Asia and include cubeb pepper, cassia bark, coriander, grains of paradise, musk seed, allspice, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, and licorice.

During maceration, the botanicals are ground and then steeped in a lukewarm mixture of molasses-based neutral spirit and Black Forest spring water for 36 hours.

The macerated botanicals are distilled in a Carter-Head still—a type of pot still often used for gin production—using steam extraction from a botanical-filled “flavor basket” placed at the top of the still.

The resulting distillate is then placed in large earthenware tanks to rest for 100 days.

Before bottling, the spirit is diluted with Black Forest spring water to achieve 47% ABV.

Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin was founded in Germany’s Black Forest region in 2010 by Alexander Stein, a former Nokia executive with family roots in the distilling business.

In 2006, while Stein was working in the US, he learned, through a friend, of an unusual gin recipe from the Black Forest that dated back to the 1950s, and the eccentric Brit behind it. 

While stationed in Germany during the Second World War, a high-ranking Wing Commander in the British Royal Air Force, Montgomery “Monty” Collins, fell in love with the country. After the war, he helped with the rebuilding efforts in Berlin and while working with the Berlin Zoo was charmed by a resident monkey named Max. 

In 1951, Collins settled in the northern Black Forest region and shortly after, opened a guesthouse, calling it Zum wilden Affen (“The Wild Monkey”). Characteristic of his English origin, Collins sought to create a gin that featured the native botanicals of the area. Collins called this creation Schwarzwald (the German name for the Black Forest) Dry Gin, and it was supposedly the signature spirit of the guesthouse until the 1970s. 

Years later, when clearing out Collins’ home and guesthouse, sketches of  “Max the Monkey,” along with a bottle of gin and a detailed recipe, were found. In 2008, Stein was inspired by the story of this unusual man and his gin, quit his job, and set about recreating the original recipe and eventually refining it.

After launching in Europe in 2010, it took four more years to reach the U.S. through a distribution deal with Sidney Frank Importing Company. In 2016, Stein sold a majority stake in the brand to Pernod Ricard. And in 2020, the beverage conglomerate took full ownership of Monkey 47. 

–Written and edited by Prairie Rose

Interesting Fact

The 47 in the brand’s name is reflective of the number of botanicals used in its creation as well as its alcohol strength, which is 47% ABV. There is also another significance to this number, according to lore. It supposedly came to Collins in a dream as the perfect number of ingredients to use when creating Black Forest gin.

The Bottom Line

Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin is a unique bottling, packed with flavor and personality. Bursting with unusual botanicals and featuring a higher proof, this bottling is best used in cocktails that call for more robust flavor profiles. Though it is priced higher than many others in the category, a true gin enthusiast will find these extraordinary qualities well worth the cost.

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Botanically complex and combining a great story with great design work to create a formidable package, Monkey 47   fast established its now cult status.

The story of  Monkey 47  begins in the 1940s. In July 1945, to be precise! Wing Commander Montgomery “Monty” Collins of the Royal Air Force was posted to the British sector of divided Berlin. Having arrived in Berlin after the end of the war and taken up his post in the administration of the British sector, Commander Collins was profoundly affected by the extent of the destruction of the capital and so resolved to support the reconstruction of Germany in his free time. Henceforth he became devoted to the rebuilding of the Berlin Zoo , through which he came to sponsor an egret monkey by the name of Max.

Montgomery Collins left the Royal Air Force in 1951. Driven by his desire to learn the art of watch making, Collins moved to the Northern Black Forest region . Unfortunately he showed little talent in the field of horology, so instead opened a country guesthouse, naming it “The Wild Monkey” in honour of Max.

The Black Forest area has always been known for distilling fruit liqueurs. Collins combined this history with his interest in gin and what he created -  Schwarzwald Dry Gin  - became the trademark spirit for the guesthouse until the 1970s. Almost four decades later, in 2006, this story was rediscovered by Alexander Stein, who just so happened to descend from a family of distillers…

Talking to Gin Foundry for the 2016 Gin Annual , Monkey 47 Founder Alex Stein explained this moment of enlightenment: “I can remember the moment quite distinctly: I was sitting at my desk on a rainy day in Detroit when an old friend from Germany called me up and told me a story that would change my life in a fundamental way. This was, namely, the life story of the young officer and bon-vivant Montgomery Collins, the great-grandfather of our little Monkey.

“I was completely fascinated by Collins’s eventful biography, from his beginnings as the well-travelled child of a diplomat, to his years as a soldier and his time in Madras and Berlin, and - finally - to his arrival in the Black Forest  and his transformation from a man of the world to a simple Black Forest restaurateur . Right from the moment I first heard the story I was enthralled. No - I was obsessed with the idea of producing a Black Forest gin whose aromas would come from local ingredients, and I was determined to breathe new life into an old recipe.”

As far as the subject of gin was concerned however, any knowledge or experience Stein had was limited exclusively to the consumption – and not the making – of Gin. Still, at the end of 2008 he decided to quit his job and move back to his homeland, with the first priority being to find a master distiller who could work with him to turn this idea into reality.

Southern Germany may seem like a strange place to have a wealth of distilling expertise, but with a history of creating fruit liqueurs and brandies as well as being the home of many coppersmiths experienced in building stills, it remains (despite a now more global craft distilling revolution) probably one of the best places to create a new spirit.

Alexander found distiller Christoph Keller, who was renowned for his fruit brandies. Christoph was also drawn by the challenge of breathing new life into this gin and the pair began their journey. Montgomery Collins’ Black Forest Gin was to be reborn.

The task when recreating a gin is trying to find information about the original product. With only rudimental records and no original recipe, just descriptions of eyewitnesses and a few key facts such as the use of spruce fruits, classical gin ingredients and lingonberries , the pair decided to recreate the gin as best they could.

Remembering the innovation behind and early days of Monkey 47 Gin , Stein recalls “We didn’t want to create a “brand,” but rather the best gin possible. We set out to produce aromas, not alcohol. For that reason, we shouldn’t be mistaken for typical “spirits producers” or “liquor entrepreneurs”; we are schnapps distillers to the core and, like a perfumer, constantly on the hunt for aromas and fragrances. Simply put the plan was and is quality!”

After two years of development, the duo chose a recipe their perfect recipe. Classic dry gin, interpreted in an entirely new and eccentric way. There are 47 ingredients that have found their way into the  Monkey 47 Gin recipe, including  angelica root , acacia flowers , bramble leaves , lingonberries and spruce shoots, all of which come from the Black Forest . Juniper berries come from the Mediterranean  (they’re known to be more aromatic as they receive four to six weeks more sun than their Tuscan and German cousins).

Amongst the b otanicals  there are six different types of pepper, as well as Acorus calamus , almond , angelica , bitter orange , blackberry , cardamom , cassia , chamomile , cinnamon , lemon verbena , cloves , coriander , cranberries , cubeb , dog rose, elderflower , ginger , Grains of Paradise , hawthorn berries , hibiscus abelmoschus , hibiscus syriacus , honeysuckle , jasmine , Kaffir lime , lavender , lemon , lemon balm, lemongrass , liquorice , Monarda Didyma , nutmeg , orris , pimento , pomelo , rosehip , sage , sloe … Yep. Long list!

Stein describes lingonberries as being the ideal botanical in gin, as it inherently has a combination of the flavours that have always defined the spirit, namely a refreshing acidity, lasting bitterness and slight sweetness.

As to how it’s made? The ingredients are steeped in French made molasses alcohol 36 hours prior to distillation. For the first five years the distilling happens in what can only be described as a beautiful old Arnold Holstein still . The team combine traditional maceration and distillation techniques with vapour infusion to gather precise amounts of the more volatile botanicals and accentuate certain flavours. Over the duration of 2015, the duo worked with Arnold Holstein , developing a new one-of-a-kind distillery.

Just like their first distillery, this evolutionary successor model was developed specifically for Monkey 47 Gin, taking qualitative and empirical parameters into account. The size of the still was downsized from 150 litres to 100 litres in order to further optimise the surface ratio of copper to liquid. They have continued to apply the combination of macerating some of the botanicals along with vapour infusing others, although they do this now in a slightly different way. By re-positioning the steam baskets and developing a completely new distillation apparatus, they can, in particular, isolate just the right amounts of rather volatile aromas, bringing them individually to the fore and carefully combining them to produce the perfect blend.

Once created, the distilled spirit is rested for three months in earthenware containers and then cut to 47% ABV with soft water from the Black Forest to before being sealed in 500ml bottles.

Monkey 47 to taste…

On the nose, there are numerous aromas and this fact alone makes Monkey 47 a great gin to keep returning to, as depending on your mood it’s easy to find a new facet that you may have previously overlooked. There are prevalent aromas of lime, fleshy berries and a woody forest floor undertone that give the gin both levity and depth. It’s very evocative.

The zingy citrus is assertive to taste upfront, but gives way to a rich bouquet of flavours including  herbal juniper , juicy lingonberries , sweet liquorice , cardamom and hibiscus -like floral touches. Can you taste all 47 botanicals? No. Are they all doing something in there? Definitely! It’s a hugely complex, rich (and as an aside very smooth) gin and very difficult to pigeonhole into a brief tasting note.

Each year, the distillery also releases a limited edition Distiller’s Cut bottling. The idea behind the D istillers Cut is to harness the inherent Monkey 47 flavour profile and accentuate a certain aspect of it by adding a signature (more dominant) new botanical to the line up, which they refer to as their “species rara” . In 2015, the duo used Spignel to create one of our favourite releases of the year, having been introduced to it at a wedding of their friend, a certain Mr Hardy Happle.

Hardy Happle is a freelance architect with a penchant for listed cultural assets such as an old farmstead built in 1601, which Happle bought in 2007. On the meadows around the old farmstead, Happle noticed the huge quantities of spignel plants, remaking that they smelt similar to Gin. Happle suggested to Christoph Keller that he use the Spignel in Monkey 47 and in midsummer 2015 around two dozen harvesters (with herb and Monkey expertise) gathered on the hillside, hand-picking large quantities of the wild spignel seeds, which were later dried for distillation. ( Watch the second video at the end of this article to see this all in action)

Monkey 47 Distiller’s Cut 2015 has aroma of fennel (it’s actually the spignel but for those who haven’t come across it think of a caraway / fennel crossover) & rich cranberry. Woody pine forest tones underpin the red fruit and spignel top notes. There’s a full body with deep rich tones that mushroom on the palate into a huge flavour explosion. There’s an elegant zing of sharp citrus that cuts back the spignel leaving a spiced nip on the finish with a long red berry and herbal finish. It’s a big gin in that the flavour profile is LOUD, much more intense than their regular offering. The journey and balance of botanicals is subtle but much like an orchestra where each instrument plays its part, the overall effect is a cacophony of sensations. If Monkey 47 has the small monkey Max depicted on the label , then this would need King Kong by way of comparison.

We feel it’s at its best in a dry Martini (4 to 1). It is also worth noting that due to the unfiltered, concentrated nature of the gin, it louches in a G&T so if that is happening for you – don’t fret, that’s normal, just enjoy it!

The Monkey 47 Gin bottles are in themselves a treat and were - at the time of its release - the best packaging for gin around. The old pharmacy style shape with brown glass and a ring around the cork complete a package that is hard not to admire. They have considered each element and refined it to such an acute extent that, quite simply, if one conceders all the elements that go into evaluating a gin (concept, production methods and makers, depth flavour, spirit quality, packaging and price point) - Monkey 47 Gin is quite easily one of the best gins in the world. Very few others come close to the ensemble Alex Stein and Chistopher Keller have achieved here.

While this article has been updated along the years since we initially wrote about Monkey 47 Gin (in order to keep it up to date and accurate), requests for more information about their gin and those seeking to buy bottles from our shop has been the most frequent item in our inbox over the past four years. Cult status is not something we would bestow upon just any gin, but the simple volume of inquiries and excitement around it make it apt of the description.

 Don’t just try it when you come across it, seek it out as if you haven’t tasted it yet, you’re definitely missing out.

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Highlights:.

• Experience medieval Kitay Gorod (China town).
• Wander picturesque Red Square and Alexander Garden.
• Explore grand Christ the Savior Cathedral on our Red Square tour.
• Breathtaking panoramic views from Patriarch bridge.
• Enjoy a hearty lunch on the large open verandah and marvel at the stunning views of the Kremlin.
• Learn about Russian culture from the local through relaxed cultural discussions.

Tour Itinerary:

Red square:.

Russia and Moscow are synonymous with Red Square and the Kremlin and that's hardly surprising as you'll find these places absolutely stunning!

• - Walk-through the Resurrection Gate and don’t forget to flip a coin so you’ll be sure to come back one day!
• - Visit the world's famous Kazan Cathedral .
• - See the State Department Store (GUM), once the Upper Trading Stalls, which were built over a century ago and still operating!
• - Admire the lovely St. Basil's Cathedral! The French diplomat Marquis de Custine commented that it combined "the scales of a golden fish, the enamelled skin of a serpent, the changeful hues of the lizard, the glossy rose and azure of the pigeon's neck" and wondered at "the men who go to worship God in this box of confectionery work".
• - Walk by Lobnoye Mesto (literally meaning "Execution Place", or "Place of Skulls"), once Ivan the Terrible's stage for religious ceremonies, speeches, and important events.
• - Entering the Alexander Garden , you’ll take in spectacular views of Russian architecture from ancient to Soviet times, as well as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with an eternal flame. Watch Changing of the Guard Ceremony every hour in summer and every half an hour in winter.

Kitai-gorod:

Stroll along medieval Kitai-gorod with its strong ancient Russia feel, known for its bohemian lifestyle, markets and arts.

• - Nikolskaya Street. Here you will find the Russia's first publishing house, the second oldest monastery, and Ferryn Pharmacy, known as the number one pharmacy back in Soviet times and famous for its Empire-style architecture.
• - Ilinka Street. The financial street of the Kitaigorod (China Town) district, where you’ll find the Gostiny Dvor (Merchant’s Yard), which is now a showroom for Ferraris and Maseratis. The street was designed in the 1790s by Catherine the Great.
• - Varvarka street. The oldest street in Moscow, which dates back to the 14th century, and still has remnants of early Muscovite architecture, such as the Old English Court and the Palace of the Romanov’s.
• - Kamergersky Lane. Only a small road of about 250 meters, it is home to some of the oldest artifacts of the city, as each building holds a fascinating story. Some of Russia's most famous writers, poets, and composers from as far back as the Golden Age of Russian culture, have lived or worked on this lane.

Historic City Center

Walk the historical old center of Moscow with its cool local vibe, including the main Tverskaya street , and indulge in desserts in the first grocery “Eliseev's store” , housed in an 18th century neoclassical building, famous for its baroque interior and decoration.

From our tour. Impressions of our American tourist:

At 3:30, as energy flagged, lunch was on the agenda at a Ukrainian restaurant.  Just in time!  We asked our guide to order for us.  We all had the same thing....borscht (the Ukrainian version has beans and more tomatoes than the Russian version, which has more beets and includes beef). 

The special high bread served is called galushki.  Our main course was golubtsy...a dish of minced meat rolled in braised cabbage leaves.  Both dishes called for optional sour cream as a topping....of course, yes, please....I recommend it. 

Full, satisfied, and completely refreshed, it was off to Red Square and St. Basil's and GUM department store.  Red Square is not so named because of the color of the brick walls of the Kremlin.  Rather the word for 'red' and the word for 'beautiful' are similar in pronunciation....and, there you have it. 

As we made the turn by the National Museum in front of which is the mounted sculpture of the "Marshall of Victory," Giorgy Zhukov from WWII and caught our first view of St. Basil's, my friend and I simultaneously emitted "Oooohhhhh!"  There it was....the iconic onion domes of St. Basil's!  Hooray....it was open until 7....we had about 30 minutes and were allowed in, AND we could take photos with no flash. 

Now, I can give you a taste of what we saw in the other cathedrals in Cathedral Square.  What we learned is that St. Vasily and St. Basil are one in the same....Russian/English.  He was a common man who wandered Moscow unclothed and barefoot.  But, all, even Ivan the Terrible, heeded his opinions derived from his visions.  Ivan had this cathedral built over his tomb. 

As we exited and took photos up close of the onion domes, Inna presented us with chocolate (how did she know we were ready for another energy boost, and we each got a big piece of chocolate.  The baby's name pictured on the wrapper of this famous Russian chocolate is Alyonka....the Russian Gerber baby, don't you think? 

One could wear out the credit card in GUM's (capitalized because it is actually a government abbreviation), but the 'kitty' and my credit card stayed in my pocket as we strolled through the glass-topped arcade. 

We then strolled through some of Moscow's lovely pedestrian streets; paused to listen as a wonderful quartet performed Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" in an underground passage to cross the busy street (hooray!....we DID have our 'classical concert' experience after all; a request Alina tried in vain to fill because none was scheduled those days), saw the Bolshoi, which means 'big' (my friend has yet to recover that their performance schedule did not coincide with our cruise), saw the Central Telegraph Building, dating from the 1930's, and made our way to the Ritz-Carlton to see the night view of Moscow from the rooftop bar, called O2. 

There were fleece blankets to wrap yourself in....yes, it got that cold when the sun set.  We each ordered something hot to drink...the ginger, mint, lemon tea served to me in a parfait glass (for 600 rubles...about $9....you pay for the view here!) was delightful and hit the spot perfectly.  It was time to call it a night....

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• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting city tour, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time.

*This Moscow city tour can be modified to meet your requirements.

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Shooting tour Moscow

Trigger happy…

Starts at 2pm

Duration: 2h

Tour available in

Sharpshooter mode: on!

Old Chinese proverb: if you come to Russia, shoot an AK-47 !

Put-in tours will help you realise this experience! Your guide will meet you at your hotel and bring you with the metro (or a military van as option) to a professional shooting range , located 3 stores underground in an old Soviet beer factory. In this historic and secured environment, you will fire off a selection of iconic Russian weapons  under supervision of a professional instructor .

At the end of the rampage, you’ll get to keep your target with you as a proof of your great success! 🙂

100 % Russian weapons!

We bring to the tip of your trigger finger…

1) The Yarygin Pistol – Since 2003, the standard sidearm for Russian military and law enforcement. Replacing the Makarov. Caliber 9mm

2) The Kalashnikov AK-47 – Legendary Russian military weapon, in service 1949-1974. Its powerful 7.62×39 rounds will shake your foundations.

3)  The Dragunov sniper rifle  – Still in service today for more than 50 years, this semi-automatic rifle can hit a target 1,3km away! With its 7.62×54 rounds, every trigger pull will deliver you a nice adrenaline shot!

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30 shots with the Yarygin pistol

25 shots with the Yarygin pistol + 25 shots with the AK 47

25 shots with the Yarygin pistol + 25 shots with the AK 47 + 10 shots with the Dragunov sniper

Military van pick-up

Add to the experience: ask us to pick you up at your hotel with one of our Soviet military vans !

It will be an authentic UAZ 452, a model first built in the 50’s to transport men and military equipment down the snowy or muddy Siberian roads. Thanks to its simplicity and robustness, it is still in service today as ambulances! Ours are fully decorated to reproduce the Soviet atmosphere , equipped with sound systems and even featuring a souvenirs kiosk onboard !

Hotel pick-up (when possible – please contact us)

Transport by metro or in our classic Soviet van

Security gears (goggles, ear protection)

Professional instructor

Keep your target as a souvenir

Militia : from 6 200 RUB to 9 800 RUB / passenger

KGB : from 7 000 RUB to 10 600 RUB / passenger

Spetsnaz : from 8 500 RUB to 12 100 RUB / passenger

Pick-up by military van:  2 000 RUB / group

Good to know

Please contact us before the tour to make an appointment

Dresscode: comfortable

Hotel pick-up can be performed up to 1h before the start of the activity.

Minimum age to shoot: 18 years old

Your passport is mandatory to be able to shoot

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We will pick you up at 14:00 at your hotel.

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At Put-in tours, we put you in our classic Soviet vans to go explore Moscow, Saint Petersburg and Russian culture off the beaten path. Discover our Moscow city guided tour, visit Moscow by night, join our banya & Sergiyev Posad excursion, visit and dine in one of Moscow's oldest monastery or even Luzhniki stadium, before you party on our famous pubcrawl! Original and atypical tours : Shoot AK47 and a bazooka after riding on a tank with our tank & bazooka excursion ! Extreme tours: Fly a fighter jet in Moscow onboard a L-29 or L-39 aircraft!

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