Gibson Blood Orange Gin
★★★★★ 5.0 (2 reviews)Picture a G&T that tastes like someone squeezed a sun-ripe blood orange straight over the ice. That's this. Gibson's Blood Orange leads with juicy, slightly bittersweet citrus, but underneath it's still a real gin, with juniper holding the line so it never turns into squash. Pour it long over a hot Nairobi evening and it does the heavy lifting for you. One bottle, basically a cocktail bar.
First hit is blood orange, the good kind: sun-ripened rind, a little candied sweetness, then a clean bite of bitter pith that stops it going sticky. Behind the fruit you get the classic gin crew doing their thing, piney juniper, a whisper of coriander and angelica, with orris and a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg warming the back end. It's round in the mouth without being heavy, and the finish stays fresh and citrus-forward rather than boozy. Smooth, fruity, grown-up.
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Where it's from
Gibson's started life back in 1857 with an Englishman, Thomas Gibson, but these days the brand is French through and through, made in France under the big La Martiniquaise-Bardinet drinks house. Blood Orange landed in 2022 as the brand's second flavoured gin after its Pink, and it's since spread across more than ten countries. The botanical recipe keeps the traditional juniper, coriander and angelica base, then layers blood orange, lemon, orange peel, orris, nutmeg and cinnamon on top. French address, very Mediterranean attitude.
Quick questions
- What is the price of Gibson Blood Orange Gin?
Gibson Blood Orange Gin is KSh 1,849 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Gibson's Blood Orange Gin 700ml taste like?
Juicy blood-orange citrus up front, sweet and a touch bitter like the rind, with juniper and gentle spice underneath. It's smooth and fruity but still tastes like a proper gin, not a fizzy drink.
- What is the ABV of Gibson's Blood Orange Gin?
It's 37.5% ABV, an easygoing strength for a flavoured gin, ideal for long mixed drinks.
- How do I serve it?
Best as a G&T over loads of ice with a thick orange slice. Ginger ale works for something softer, or build a spritz with prosecco and soda.
- What food pairs with Gibson's Blood Orange Gin?
Anything bright and grilled. Think nyama choma, prawns or fish, ceviche, salty snacks on a board, or dark chocolate to round off the night.
- Where is Gibson's Blood Orange Gin from?
It's a French-made gin from the Gibson's brand, owned by La Martiniquaise-Bardinet. The name goes back to Thomas Gibson in 1857, but it's produced in France today.
- Is this a real gin or just a liqueur?
It's a genuine flavoured gin, not a sweet liqueur. The blood orange is built on a true juniper base, so it mixes like a gin and isn't syrupy.
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Gibson Blood Orange Gin price in Kenya
Buy Gibson Blood Orange Gin online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,849. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
