# Caper-Infused Gins Monkey 47 Distiller’s Cut Edition 14 Spotlights Salty Edible Buds By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-10-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monkey-47-distillers-cut-edition-14 References: [bottleraiders](https://bottleraiders.com/gin/monkey-47-blends-capers-and-juniper-for-pasta-inspired-gin/) & [us.monkey47](https://us.monkey47.com/welcome)  Monkey 47 Distiller’s Cut Edition 14 is an unusual new bottling inspired by the [classic Italian dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pernod-ricard-x-missoni) spaghetti puttanesca, featuring capers from the island of Pantelleria. “We realized that capers can be more than just a garnish for a tried-and-tested pasta recipe,” founder Alexander Stein said in a news release. The capers underwent a two-step salting process to bring out nutty, slightly pungent flavors before they were macerated and distilled with the brand's signature 47-botanical blend containing juniper, almonds, coriander, honeysuckle, chamomile, licorice and more. Every year, Monkey 47 releases a limited-edition Distiller's Cut with an [unusual 48th botanical](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asparagin)—in the case of Monkey 47 Distiller’s Cut Edition 14, capers. Previous additions have experimented with everything from maple syrup to mustard to push the boundaries of what [conventional gin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distillers-strength) can taste like. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 29% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Savory Spirits:** By incorporating savory elements like capers, spirits brands can expand the flavor profiles of traditional cocktails. - **Limited-edition Botanicals:** Annual limited-edition releases featuring unique botanicals create exclusivity and anticipation among consumers. - **Fusion of Culinary Traditions:** Combining culinary ingredients from various cuisines into spirit production showcases cultural fusion in the beverage industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Alcoholic Beverages:** The alcoholic beverages industry can explore innovative flavor combinations by integrating unconventional ingredients in spirit production. - **Gourmet Foods:** Gourmet food producers can collaborate with distilleries to create unique products that highlight sophisticated culinary techniques. - **Luxury Goods:** In the luxury goods market, exclusive and limited-edition releases cater to the demand for premium and unique consumer experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coastal Sea Salt Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monkey-47-distillers-cut-2025.md) - [Savory Gin Artful Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-infused-gins.md) - [Five-Berry Gin Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/directors-cut-no-5.md) - [Parmesan Cheese-Infused Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umami-gin.md) - [Flavorful Gin Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginuary.md) - [Grapefruit-Infused Bajan Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Citadelle-Bajan.md) - [Stone Fruit-Flavored Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hendricks-grand-cabaret.md) - [Gherkin-Infused Gin Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vive-le-cornichon.md) - [Limited-Edition Gin Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portofino-dry-gin.md)