KO 5.8 Spiced Orange Gin 350ml
Pour this and you get bright Kilifi orange up front, then a slow warm hum of chilli and turmeric that creeps in on the finish. At 45.8% it means business, so a little goes a long way. It's the bottle you reach for when a plain G&T feels too polite and you want something with a bit of swagger. Perfect for a long Nairobi night that's only just getting started.
First sniff is all orange. Bright, juicy, almost tropical, with mango lurking behind it (and weirdly a whiff of banana, even though there's none in here). Then you sip and it shifts: sweet mango rolls across your tongue, earthy turmeric settles in, and right as you swallow a gentle chilli kick wakes everything up. Juniper holds the whole thing together so it still reads as a proper gin, not a flavoured novelty. Rich, smooth, a little cheeky. The higher strength makes every note louder.
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Where it's from
This is Kenyan Originals (KO), the craft arm of African Originals, who've been bottling unapologetically local spirits since 2018. The whole idea is Kenya in a glass: real native oranges from Kilifi steeped for 72 hours with the spices, baobab powder from the coast, plus ginger, mango, chilli and turmeric grown by farmers across the country. The '5.8' line leans into that bold homegrown character, and the higher-strength 45.8% bottling is the version for people who want the flavours turned all the way up.
Good to know
- What is the price of KO 5.8 Spiced Orange Gin 350ml?
KO 5.8 Spiced Orange Gin 350ml is KSh 725 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does KO 5.8 Spiced Orange Gin 350ml taste like?
Bright Kilifi orange and tropical mango on the nose, then a sweet, earthy middle of mango and turmeric, finishing with a gentle chilli kick. Juniper keeps it firmly a gin. Rich, warming and smooth.
- What is the ABV of KO 5.8 Spiced Orange Gin?
45.8% ABV, which is a notch stronger than your average gin. That higher strength makes the orange and spice hit louder, so go easy and lengthen it with tonic.
- How do I serve it?
Over plenty of ice in a balloon glass with good tonic, an orange wedge, and a slice of fresh chilli if you like. It also drinks well neat over a single ice cube if you want to taste it clean.
- What pairs with KO 5.8 Spiced Orange Gin?
It loves bold, smoky and spicy food. Think nyama choma, kachumbari, spicy chicken or grilled prawns. The fresh acidity in kachumbari is great for cooling the chilli.
- Where is it from?
Made in Kenya by Kenyan Originals (African Originals). The oranges come from Kilifi and the spices and fruit are grown by farmers across the country.
- What botanicals are in it?
A juniper base built out with real Kilifi orange, dried mango, chilli and turmeric, plus baobab powder, ginger and mint. The oranges are steeped for 72 hours to pull out that bright citrus.
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KO 5.8 Spiced Orange Gin 350ml price in Kenya
Buy KO 5.8 Spiced Orange Gin 350ml online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 725. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
