Picture a tall glass, loads of ice, a good tonic fizzing away. That first sip of Howling Owl is all bright orange blossom and clean pine-y juniper, soft and aromatic rather than sharp. It's a craft gin that doesn't try too hard. Easy company on a Friday balcony, classy enough when you want to impress, and we'll have it at your door before the ice melts.
The nose leads with orange blossom, properly floral and pretty, like someone left a citrus tree blooming in the room. Underneath sits the juniper, that classic gin pine note, present but polite. The palate is smooth and rounded, with warm baking spice from cassia bark and coriander, a touch of earthy angelica holding it together, and a gentle orange-peel lift. The finish is soft and clean, a quiet juniper hum rather than a slap. Aromatic, not aggressive.
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Howling Owl is made by Nature's Own Beverages in Bonnievale, a small wine-country town in South Africa's Western Cape. It's a hand-crafted, small-batch gin built on five botanicals: juniper berries, cassia bark, coriander seed, angelica root and orange peel. That orange peel and blossom character is the signature here, a distinctly South African take on a London-style gin. Fun aside: the range also includes a colour-changing blue version, but this is the smooth classic.
Good to know
- What is the price of Howling Owl 75cl?
Howling Owl 75cl is KSh 3,199 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Howling Owl Gin 75cl taste like?
Orange blossom and floral notes on the nose, clean juniper and warm spice from cassia and coriander on the palate, finishing smooth with a soft juniper hum. Aromatic and easy, not harsh.
- What is the ABV of Howling Owl Gin?
It's 43% ABV, in a 750ml bottle.
- How do I serve Howling Owl Gin?
A G&T is the move. Plenty of ice, a double of gin, good tonic, and an orange-peel garnish to play up the citrus. It also works neat over ice with a twist, or in a Negroni.
- What food pairs with Howling Owl Gin?
Lovely with grilled nyama choma, seafood like calamari and prawns, citrus salads, or just olives and cheese while you sip.
- Where is Howling Owl Gin from?
It's a small-batch craft gin made by Nature's Own Beverages in Bonnievale, in South Africa's Western Cape wine country.
- What botanicals are in Howling Owl Gin?
Five core botanicals: juniper berries, cassia bark, coriander seed, angelica root and orange peel, which give it that floral orange-blossom signature.
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Howling Owl 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Howling Owl 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 3,199. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.