Monkey 47 turns to salt for annual Distiller’s Cut release
For the 15th edition of Monkey 47’s Distiller’s Cut release, the gin brand has turned to hand-harvested sea salt crystals sourced from the pink salt marshes of Camargue.
The annual Distiller’s Cut series sees Monkey 47 go ‘on the hunt’ for an additional ingredient that is then added to its recipe of 47 botanicals.
For this year’s edition, the brand turned to the Camargue region in the south of France, where pink sea crystals, known as Fleur de Sel, are hand-harvested by farmers after the wind and sun evaporate 90% of the fresh water. The Fleur de Sel is left behind at the bottom of the marshes and collected using a long-handled skimming tool.
These crystals have become this year’s 48th botanical. Alexander Stein, founder of Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Gin, explained: “Each year, our endless curiosity and thirst for adventures turn our Distiller’s Cut into something truly rare. 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.”
The Monkey 47 Distiller’s Cut 2025 bottle is described as a must-have collectable.
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 monkey-designed wallpaper.
Murielle Dessenis, global vice-president marketing gins at Pernod Ricard, said: “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.”
Monkey 47 Distiller’s Cut is presented at 47% ABV and available in a 500ml bottle.
It is available to purchase via raffle as of today (1 October) with sign up available on the Monkey 47 website. It is also available to purchase in select markets.
Previous editions of Distiller’s Cut have incorporated capers, woodruff, red mustard cress, and shamrock into the recipe.
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