You want a gin that just works, every single time, without emptying your wallet. This is it. Crack it open, pour a generous measure over ice, top with tonic, and you've got that clean pine-and-citrus snap that makes a G&T feel like a treat instead of an afterthought. A full litre means you're sorted for the whole crew, the whole night. Juniper-forward, easy to love, hard to mess up.
First sniff is classic gin: bright juniper, like fresh pine and a squeeze of citrus. Sip it and the juniper leads, backed by zesty orange and lemon peel, a whisper of coriander warmth, and a little peppery lift from cardamom and grains of paradise (a spicy West African seed most gins skip). It's crisp and clean rather than perfumey or sweet, so it plays nice with whatever you mix it with. The finish is gently warming and lingers just long enough.
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Where it's from
King Robert II comes from Ian Macleod Distillers, a family-owned Scottish outfit based near Edinburgh that also looks after names like Glengoyne and Tamdhu. The brand is named after a 14th-century Scottish king, grandson of Robert the Bruce. This is their take on a proper London Dry: double-distilled the traditional way, made the same way the premium names are, just without the premium price tag. Quietly good value done right.
Good to know
- What is the price of King Robert II Gin 1ltr?
King Robert II Gin 1ltr is KSh 1,499 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does King Robert II Gin 1L taste like?
Clean and juniper-led, with bright orange and lemon peel, a touch of coriander, and a peppery lift from cardamom and grains of paradise. Crisp rather than sweet, which makes it a great all-rounder in a G&T.
- What is the ABV of King Robert II Gin?
It's 43% ABV, a touch above the standard 40%, so it holds its flavour well even when you mix it long with tonic.
- How do I serve it?
Plenty of ice, a 50ml pour, top with chilled tonic, and a lemon or orange garnish. It also works in a Negroni, Tom Collins or dry Martini.
- What pairs with King Robert II Gin?
A G&T loves salty, citrussy bites: calamari, prawns, fish and chips, or nyama choma with kachumbari on a late Nairobi night.
- Where is King Robert II Gin from?
It's a Scottish London Dry gin from Ian Macleod Distillers, a family-owned company near Edinburgh.
- What style of gin is it?
A traditionally made, double-distilled London Dry gin. That means juniper-forward and dry, with no added sweetness, perfect for classic cocktails.
King Robert II Gin 1ltr
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King Robert II Gin 1ltr price in Kenya
Buy King Robert II Gin 1ltr online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,499. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.