-12%Pour this over a fat glass of ice, top with tonic, and you've got that proper gin hit in seconds. Gilbey's is juniper-forward and bright with orange and lemon, with just a flicker of warm spice underneath. It's the honest, no-drama London Dry that does exactly what a gin should: clean, classic, and built to mix. Late night, friends over, nobody overthinking it. Sorted.
First sniff is pure classic gin: piney juniper up front, then a wave of bright orange peel and a squeeze of fresh lemon. Sip it and the juniper leads, sharp citrus rides in the middle, and there's a quiet hum of coriander and warm cinnamon on the way out. The body's medium-light and clean, the finish citrusy with a gentle fiery edge. Nothing fussy, nothing hidden. Twelve botanicals doing honest work.
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Where it's from
Gilbey's goes back to two brothers, Walter and Alfred Gilbey, who came home from the Crimean War in 1857 and set up a wine and spirits shop in London. They started distilling their own gin in the 1870s out of Camden Town, and the 12-botanical recipe has stayed a closely guarded secret ever since. England through and through, and still a name people trust behind the bar.
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- What is the price of Gilbeys Gin 750ml?
Gilbeys Gin 750ml is KSh 1,499 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Gilbey's Gin 750ml taste like?
Classic London Dry: juniper-forward with bright orange and lemon zest, a touch of coriander and warm cinnamon, and a clean, lightly fiery citrus finish. Easy to love, easy to mix.
- What is the ABV of Gilbey's Gin?
40% ABV. A standard, full-strength gin that holds its own in any G&T.
- How do I serve Gilbey's Gin?
Loads of ice, a generous pour, chilled tonic, and a wedge of orange or lemon. It also works in gin and lemonade or grapefruit soda. Best in long mixed drinks rather than a delicate martini.
- What pairs with Gilbey's Gin?
Anything off the grill or fried and salty: nyama choma, calamari, prawns, samosas. The citrus cuts through richness beautifully.
- Where is Gilbey's Gin from?
England. The brand was founded by the Gilbey brothers in London in 1857 and has been distilling gin since the 1870s.
- How many botanicals are in Gilbey's Gin?
Twelve natural botanicals, distilled from grain spirit. Juniper, coriander, orange peel, lemongrass and angelica are in the mix, but the full recipe is a closely kept secret.
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Gilbeys Gin 750ml price in Kenya
Buy Gilbeys Gin 750ml online in Nairobi, Kenya. Available in 4 sizes — 250 ml at KSh 519, 350 ml at KSh 719, 750 ml at KSh 1,499, 1000 ml at KSh 2,459 — with fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within 30 minutes, or next-day countrywide.