-2%You want a gin and tonic that actually tastes like gin? This is the one. Gordon's at 43% comes in louder than the everyday green bottle, all piney juniper and a snap of lemon, the kind of bright, dry sip that wakes up a long night. Pour it over a fat handful of ice, top with tonic, and you've got the most quietly reliable drink in Nairobi. We'll have it at your door before the ice melts.
Nose first: thick piney juniper, a little peppery prickle, a twist of fresh lemon peel. The sip is clean and properly dry, juniper out front like it should be, with an earthy backbone underneath from coriander seed, angelica root and a whisper of licorice. Lemon zest and a cool menthol edge keep it lively. The finish is medium and tidy, fading juniper and citrus, no sugary aftertaste hanging around. That extra ABV gives it real spine, so it holds its shape even when you drown it in tonic.
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Where it's from
This is proper London Dry, and it goes way back. Alexander Gordon, a Londoner with Scottish roots, set up his distillery in Southwark in 1769, partly for the good local water. His move was leaving out the sugar other gins leaned on, which is what made it bone-dry and clean. The recipe has stayed a secret and barely changed in over 250 years, triple-distilled with the same seven botanicals. It's now the world's best-selling gin, and this 1L Export bottle is the higher-strength version made for that classic, juniper-forward kick.
Good to know
- What is the price of Gordon's Gin 1L (Export)?
Gordon's Gin 1L (Export) is KSh 2,849 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Gordon's Gin 1L (Export) taste like?
Big piney juniper up front, a peppery spice from coriander and angelica, and a bright lemon-peel lift. Clean, dry and crisp, with no sweetness lingering on the finish.
- What is the ABV of Gordon's Gin Export?
It's 43% ABV, a notch stronger than the standard green-bottle Gordon's, so the botanicals come through louder and it stands up better in a G&T.
- How do I serve it?
Classic move is a gin and tonic over loads of ice with lime or lemon. It also makes a sharp Dry Martini and a solid base for a Negroni or Tom Collins.
- What pairs with Gordon's Gin?
Salty, citrusy and grilled things love it. Think nyama choma, salt and pepper prawns, fries with aioli, or olives and sharp cheese.
- Where is Gordon's Gin from?
England. It's a London Dry gin first made by Alexander Gordon in 1769, still using his secret seven-botanical recipe.
- What botanicals are in it?
Juniper leads, backed by coriander seed, angelica root, licorice, orris root, plus orange and lemon peel. It's triple-distilled and the exact recipe stays a secret.
- How big is the bottle?
A full 1 litre, so it's the size you want for a party, a well-stocked home bar, or a run of G&Ts that doesn't run out.
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Gordon's Gin 1L (Export) price in Kenya
Buy Gordon's Gin 1L (Export) online in Nairobi, Kenya. Available in 3 sizes — 350 ml at KSh 1,349, 750 ml at KSh 2,399, 1000 ml at KSh 2,849 — with fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within 30 minutes, or next-day countrywide.