KO 58 Gin Classic 750ml
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 review)Pour this over a fat cube of ice, top with tonic, and the whole glass goes bright. Lime hits first, then a green herby lift, then a gentle ginger warmth on the way down. It's the gin to crack open when friends land unannounced and you want a G&T that actually tastes of somewhere. Made in Nairobi, packed with 58 Kenyan botanicals. The name isn't random.
Nose first: zesty lime and soft pine, with a creamy baobab note sitting underneath like something sweet baking next door. On the palate it's juniper and lemon up front, then a tingle of fresh mint and ginger spreads out, with that fruity baobab keeping it round rather than sharp. The finish is clean with a little warm-spice glow that hangs around just long enough to make you go back for the next sip. Citrus-forward, properly herby, never harsh.
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Where it's from
This comes from Kenyan Originals, the Nairobi crew (under African Originals) who kicked things off in 2018 making craft gins, ciders and tonics from real Kenyan ingredients. KO 58 is their flagship classic: distilled in a copper pot with 58 botanicals, all grown in Kenya, including lime, mint, ginger, groundnuts and baobab. That last one, baobab, is the mabuyu fruit you've probably snacked on. Yes, the 58 in the name is literally the botanical count.
Good to know
- What is the price of KO 58 Gin Classic 750ml?
KO 58 Gin Classic 750ml is KSh 1,699 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does KO 58 Gin Classic 750ml taste like?
Citrus-forward and herby. Think bright lime and juniper up front, then a tingle of mint and ginger, with creamy baobab rounding it out and a gentle warm-spice finish.
- What is the ABV of KO 58 Classic Gin?
It's 40% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Standard gin strength, so respect it and mix accordingly.
- How do I serve it?
As a G&T over plenty of ice with good tonic and a wedge of lime. Add fresh mint or ginger if you want to play up its own botanicals. It also makes a cracking Negroni or gin sour.
- What pairs with KO 58 Gin?
It loves anything off the grill, so nyama choma, grilled prawns or coconut-lime fish. Samosas and a sharp cheddar work too.
- Where is KO 58 Gin made?
In Nairobi, Kenya, by Kenyan Originals (African Originals). It's a homegrown craft gin distilled with 58 Kenyan-grown botanicals.
- Why is it called 58?
Because it's made with 58 botanicals, things like lime, mint, ginger, groundnuts, juniper and baobab, all sourced in Kenya.
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KO 58 Gin Classic 750ml price in Kenya
Buy KO 58 Gin Classic 750ml online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,699. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
