Pour this and you'll get gin, but with a herb garden hiding in it. Basil and sage give it a savoury, almost cooking-herb lift, lavender floats on top, and there's a bright lime note cutting clean through the juniper. It's smooth, grown-up and quietly clever, the kind of bottle that turns a plain Martini into something people ask about. Bottled at a punchy 46%, so it actually shows up in a drink instead of vanishing under the tonic.
Nose first: crushed basil, a whisper of lavender, fresh lime and that piney juniper underneath. The sip is silky and rounder than you'd expect at 46%, juniper-led the way a proper gin should be, then the herbs roll in. Sage and basil bring a savoury, herbaceous middle, the lavender keeps it floral without going soapy, and a sherbet-y lime note keeps the whole thing fresh right to the finish. Warming, herby, never sharp. Less 'garden party', more 'someone who really knows their herbs'.
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Where it's from
It's an English gin made by G&J Distillers, one of the oldest gin houses around. The clever bit is the recipe: master distiller Joanne Simcock bundles basil, sage and lavender into a cotton bag, bouquet-garni style like you'd flavour a stew, then steeps and gently distills it so the delicate oils come through without turning the spirit harsh or green. Add kaffir lime leaves to cut the richness and you get a gin that's been called the 'single malt of gins'. Fancy name, Mayfair address, no attitude.
Quick questions
- What is the price of Berkeley Square Gin 70cl?
Berkeley Square Gin 70cl is KSh 11,939 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Berkeley Square Gin 70cl taste like?
Smooth and herbaceous. Juniper leads, then savoury basil and sage, a floral lavender lift and a bright lime note. Rounded and warming, never sharp.
- What is the ABV of Berkeley Square Gin?
It's 46% ABV, a touch stronger than a standard gin, which is why it stands up so well in a Martini or a strong G&T.
- How do I serve Berkeley Square Gin?
It's a Martini gin at heart. Stir it cold with dry vermouth and a lemon twist, or keep it long with light tonic, big ice and a lime wheel. Go easy on busy garnishes.
- What food pairs with Berkeley Square Gin?
Herby and savoury dishes shine. Think grilled prawns or calamari, nyama choma with kachumbari, sharp cheese, or roast chicken rubbed with herbs.
- Where is Berkeley Square Gin from?
England. It's made by G&J Distillers using a signature 'bouquet garni' method that bundles basil, sage and lavender in cotton before distilling.
- What makes Berkeley Square Gin different?
The bouquet-garni technique and garden herbs. Basil, sage, lavender and kaffir lime leaves give it a savoury, floral character you won't find in a classic London dry.
Berkeley Square Gin 70cl
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Berkeley Square Gin 70cl price in Kenya
Buy Berkeley Square Gin 70cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 11,939. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.