KO 58 Gin Spiced Orange 750ml
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 review)Pour this and the first thing that hits you is orange. Bright, juicy, peel-and-all orange, with a warm hum of spice trailing behind it like the kitchen smells around the holidays. It's a Kenyan craft gin that actually tastes like something, not a polite splash of nothing. Build a G&T, add ice, and you've got the easiest yes for a Friday on the balcony or a long catch-up that runs late. We'll get it to your door fast, whatever the hour.
Nose first: a big hit of fresh orange zest, then cinnamon, clove and a little nutmeg curling underneath. On the tongue it's bold citrus up top with that spiced warmth right behind it, juniper holding the whole thing together so it still drinks like a proper gin and not a fruit drink. There's a real Kenyan backbone here too, with dried mango, a whisper of chilli and turmeric in the recipe, so the finish is smooth, gently spicy and a touch lingering. Mouth-coating, warming, easy to keep sipping.
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Where it's from
This is Kenyan Originals, the Nairobi craft outfit that's been bottling proudly local spirits since 2018 out of their Baba Dogo workshop. Their whole thing is real Kenyan ingredients and zero artificial flavouring, sourcing fruit and botanicals from across the country. The '58' is a nod to Nairobi matatu culture, the legendary Buruburu route, which tells you exactly how much pride goes into the name. The Spiced Orange takes the KO gin base and runs it through orange, dried mango, a little chilli and turmeric for that warm, citrus-forward twist.
Good to know
- What is the price of KO 58 Gin Spiced Orange 750ml?
KO 58 Gin Spiced Orange 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 Spiced Orange 750ml taste like?
Bright fresh orange up front, then warm cinnamon, clove and nutmeg, with juniper underneath keeping it firmly a gin. The finish is smooth with a gentle spiced kick from chilli and turmeric in the recipe.
- What is the ABV of KO 58 Spiced Orange Gin?
It's 40% ABV in a 750ml bottle, so a standard-strength gin.
- How do I serve it?
A G&T over loads of ice with a wedge of fresh orange is the easy win. It's also brilliant in a Negroni or a spiced gin sour, and fine neat over a rock.
- What pairs with KO 58 Spiced Orange Gin?
Anything off the grill, especially nyama choma, plus spicy wings, prawns, sharp cheddar, or a bit of dark chocolate to play off the orange.
- Where is it made?
In Kenya, by Kenyan Originals in their Baba Dogo workshop in Nairobi, using locally sourced ingredients and no artificial flavouring.
- Is it sweet?
Not really. The orange reads juicy and fresh rather than sugary, and the spice and juniper keep it dry and balanced like a proper gin.
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KO 58 Gin Spiced Orange 750ml price in Kenya
Buy KO 58 Gin Spiced Orange 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.
