MONKS Gin750ml Mysterium Fynbos & Sceletium Infused Gin
R329
*Not for sale to persons under the age of 18
About
Bear witness to MONKS Mysterium, the firstborn gin. Infused with an elixir of fynbos and sceletium, it’s a taste of the utterly miraculous.
For over a decade, serial entrepreneurs and self-confessed adventurers Nic and Di Davis have shared a farm with fifth-generation Breede Valley wine farmers Coenie and Edelgard Lategan. In late 2017 the friends decided to bring their vast and varied experience to the realm of independent gin distilling.
MONKS gins are handcrafted and double-distilled in small batches using a hybrid artisanal still called ‘Jennifer’, named after Nic’s mother and of Nic’s own design.
Expect intensely flavour-forward botanicals, nine of them hand-picked and many endemic to the area. Combine with crystal-clear mountain waters and the result is a rewarding one, featuring ripples of citrus, berries and Cape Buchu.
Product Features
- 750ml
- Alcohol: 43%
- Made using the unique fynbos from the Western Cape, sceletium, a range of citrus fruits and the traditional botanicals of juniper berries, coriander, orris root and angelica root
- On the nose, sweet melon and caramel aromas start the journey, leading to undertones of orange peel and herbal garrique – all framed by the juniper and angelica components
- The sweetness follows onto the palate on entry with a juicy mouthful that becomes direr on the finish with a taste profile of juniper, buchu and citrus
- Perfect serve: Double shot of Mysterium, half a shot of simple syrup (get creative with green tea, cucumber and mint infusions), half a shot of freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice. Fill your glass with ice and top up with Fitch & Leeds Indian tonic water – fresh mint to garnish
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