Monkey 47 releases 15th Distillers cut using salt crystals

Monkey 47 unveils annual limited-edition Distiller’s Cut – refined with hand-harvested ‘white gold’ from Camargue’s salt marshes in the south of France  

This year’s search for the ‘species rara’ – the legendary 48th “botanical” in Monkey 47’s annual Distiller’s Cut – led the brand to the breathtaking Camargue region in the south of France. Once there, Monkey 47 unearthed an unexpected pairing: its ultra-premium craft gin from Germany’s Black Forest refined with coveted “Fleur de Sel” sea salt crystals. 

OCTOBER/ BERLIN – Monkey 47, the ultra-premium dry gin from Germany’s Black Forest, announces the latest release of its annual Distiller’s Cut at the international bar show, Bar Convent Berlin, with an exclusive number of bottles available for a limited time, starting from 1 October 2025.  

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, Monkey 47 unveils Distiller’s Cut 2025, the 15^th edition – a masterly crafted dry gin refined with precious “Fleur de Sel” – hand-harvested sea salt crystals 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 extraordinarily complex substance that entices the senses, Monkey 47’s 2025 Distiller’s Cut will set the hearts of both bartenders and gin enthusiasts to 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 per cent 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 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 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 via Raffle starting 1 October 2025 (sign up via Monkey 47 website) and in select markets (geographical restrictions may apply). Monkey 47 Distiller’s Cut is bottled at 47% ABV and available in a 500 ml bottle.