MONKEY 47 unveils annual limited-edition Distiller’s Cut

NEW YORK – October 1, 2025 – MONKEY 47, the ultra-premium dry gin from Germany’s Black Forest, announces the latest release of its annual Distiller’s Cut, with an exclusive number of bottles available for a limited time starting in November. 

Once a year, MONKEY 47, made with 47 carefully selected botanicals, goes on the hunt for a ‘species rara’ – one extra special botanical – to turn its signature Schwarzwald Dry Gin into a limited-edition Distiller’s Cut. Today, it unveils Distiller’s Cut 2025, the 15 th edition – a masterly crafted dry gin refined with precious Fleur de Sel sea salt crystals hand-harvested from the glistening pale-pink salt marshes of Camargue. 

The outcome is a piquant, elegant dry gin with a touch of the sun’s warmth and the slightest waft of salty sea air. Balanced against the underpinning of an extraordinarily complex spirit that entices the senses, MONKEY 47’s Distiller’s Cut 2025 will set the hearts of both bartenders and gin enthusiasts racing. 

In Camargue, MONKEY 47’s obsessive pursuit of the utmost quality and endless enthusiasm for craftsmanship met fertile ground. To this day, the locals still harvest salt by hand. To collect the Camargue’s ‘white gold,’ seawater is directed through a network of channels and pools to the salt marshes. 

The wind and sun evaporate 90 percent of the fresh water, leaving behind salt crystals – Fleur de Sel – at the bottom of the marshes. Salt farmers then harvest them using a long-handled skimming tool. Staying true to MONKEY 47’s rich heritage and the constant pursuit of quality, the Distiller’s Cut 2025 bottle is a must-have collectible. The shimmering pale pink and blue label, with its iridescent effect, pays homage to the Camargue’s alluring pink salt marshes and the bright blue skies above. Meanwhile, the bottle’s distinctive bottleneck ring – engraved with the words ‘ex pluribus unum’ (Latin for ‘one out of many’) – is once again gold-coated for the annual limited release. The gift box is made with sustainable FSC paper and patterned with the brand’s unmistakable monkey-designed wallpaper. 

“Each year, our endless curiosity and thirst for adventures turn our Distiller’s Cut into something truly rare,” says Alexander Stein, founder of MONKEY 47 Schwarzwald Gin. “This year our hunt led us to the south of France and to Camargue’s glistening pale pink salt marshes established by the Romans centuries ago and renowned for its exceptional salt. Just like the meticulous craft that goes into making MONKEY 47, the region’s precious salt is hand-gathered by skilled sauniers. 

The result is MONKEY 47 Distiller’s Cut 2025 ‘Fleur de Sel’ – a truly remarkable flavour experience for the palate.” Murielle Dessenis, Global VP Marketing Gins at Pernod Ricard, says: “It’s one of my favourite times of the year, when MONKEY 47 pushes the boundaries of distillation to unveil its Distiller’s Cut. The limited-edition drink has always stood for bold creativity and obsessive craftsmanship – and the 2025 edition is no exception. Our distillers are definitely worth their salt! MONKEY 47 Distiller’s Cut 2025 ‘Fleur de Sel’ is a masterstroke that brings a pinch of wild Camargue magic to every sip. Better be quick to get your hands on one of the rare bottles!” Available starting November 2025, the highly exclusive run is available at select wine and spirits retailers. Monkey 47 Distiller’s Cut is bottled at 47% and available in a 375 ml bottle for an SRP of $79.99. For more information, please visit the MONKEY47.com and follow @monkey47 on Instagram #MONKEY47 #DistillersCut2025

Editors Note 

When it comes to a signature serve for the MONKEY 47 Distiller’s Cut 2025 what could be a better match than a Salty Monkey? Think highest quality MONKEY 47 Distiller’s Cut 2025, fresh grapefruit juice, with a slice of grapefruit to garnish, and of course a “Fleur de Sel” salt rim – et voilà! A cocktail as fresh as a day in the Camargue. Cheers! 

40 ml MONKEY 47 Distiller‘s Cut 2025 

40 ml fresh grapefruit juice 

10 ml sugar syrup 

Ice cubes 

Fleur de Sel (for the salt rim) 

Moisten the rim of a Nick & Nora glass using a grapefruit wedge and dip it into “Fleur de Sel” sea salt crystals to coat evenly. Fill a shaker with the remaining ingredients. Hard shake and strain into the Nick & Nora glass. 

ABOUT MONKEY 47 

Through masterly distillation and a maturation period of 100 days in traditional earthenware vessels, the goodness of the 47 meticulously selected botanicals, sourced in part from the Black Forest and from select regions where climatic conditions allow for the finest quality, is brought fully to bear in MONKEY 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin. Admittedly, it appears somewhat eccentric to claim that a recipe for gin has the power to unite great British traditions, with the spices of India, and the rich natural landscape of the Black Forest. And yet it is precisely this eccentricity that is found in the unparalleled attention to detail that is put into making our handcrafted and small batch distilled Schwarzwald Dry Gin. Aficionados, bartenders and connoisseurs of the world have come to appreciate the incredible complexity and harmony of a ‘wunderbar’ gin, which has been named Top Trending Gin in Drinks International Brand Report. 

ABOUT PERNOD RICARD USA 

Pernod Ricard USA is the premium spirits and wine company in the U.S., and the largest subsidiary of Paris, France-based Pernod Ricard SA., the world's second largest spirits and wine company. Pernod Ricard employs approximately 19,000 people worldwide, is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI) and is part of the CAC 40 index. The company's leading spirits include such prestigious brands as Absolut Vodka, Avión Tequila, Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky, The Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Kahlúa Liqueur, Malibu, Martell Cognac, Olmeca Altos Tequila, Beefeater Gin, Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal, Co´digo Tequila, Monkey 47 Gin, Seagram's Extra Dry Gin, Malfy Gin, Hiram Walker Liqueurs, Midleton Irish Whiskey, Redbreast Irish Whiskey, Aberlour Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Lillet, Jefferson's Bourbon, TX Whiskey, Skrewball Whiskey, Smooth Ambler Whiskey, Rabbit Hole Whiskey, Pernod and Ricard; such superior wines as Jacob's Creek, Kenwood Vineyards, Campo Viejo, Brancott Estate and Sainte Marguerite en Provence Rosé.; and such exquisite champagnes and sparkling wines Perrier-Jouët Champagne, G.H. Mumm Champagne, Mumm Sparkling. Pernod Ricard USA is headquartered in New York, New York, and has more than 1,000 employees across the country. As "creators of conviviality," we are committed to sustainable and responsible business practices in service of our customers, consumers, employees and the planet. Pernod Ricard USA urges all adults to consume its products responsibly and has an active program to promote responsible drinking.