This is the gin you pour when you want the room to go quiet for a second. KO Mara Edition is built on botanicals foraged in Kenya's Northern Mara, so the first sip lands juniper-bright then opens into wild herbs and a whisper of wild honey. At a confident 45% it's got real backbone, smooth where it counts. Crack it for a slow Friday G&T or pour it neat when the nyama choma's done and the night's just getting good.
Nose first: pine-fresh juniper, then a grassy, lemony lift from lippia leaves and soft floral wild basil. On the tongue it's layered. The classic juniper sits underneath while wild honey rounds off any edges and African thistle brings a gentle peppery kick on the way out. The finish is long, warm and properly elegant, more savanna breeze than perfume counter. Smooth, but it doesn't whisper. It knows it's 45%.
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Where it's from
This one's properly Kenyan. It's made by Kenyan Originals (African Originals), and the magic is that the botanicals are hand-foraged from the Northern Mara by Maasai artisans: wild basil, lippia, African thistle, wild honey straight off the comb, all distilled with sun-drenched African juniper. It's a brand built on giving back to the communities that source it, and the Mara Edition has even picked up global attention for doing gin the African way. A taste of the savanna in a bottle, basically.
Good to know
- What is the price of Ko Mara Edition Gin 750ml?
Ko Mara Edition Gin 750ml is KSh 9,599 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does KO Mara Edition Gin 750ml taste like?
Bright juniper up front, then grassy-citrusy lippia, floral wild basil and a touch of wild honey, with a gentle peppery warmth from African thistle. Smooth, complex and elegant with a long finish.
- What is the ABV of KO Mara Edition Gin?
It's 45% ABV, so it's got real backbone. Bold enough to stand up in a cocktail and rich enough to sip neat.
- How do I serve it?
Best cold. A G&T with plenty of ice, good tonic and a citrus twist is the move, or pour it neat over a big ice cube to taste the botanicals properly.
- What pairs with KO Mara Edition Gin?
Lean savoury and citrusy: nyama choma, grilled prawns or fish, salted nuts, biltong and soft cheeses all work a treat.
- Where is it from and who makes it?
It's a Kenyan craft gin by Kenyan Originals (African Originals), built on botanicals hand-foraged in the Northern Mara by Maasai artisans.
- What botanicals are in it?
African juniper, citrusy lippia, wild basil, African thistle and wild honey, all sourced from Kenya's Mara region.
Ko Mara Edition Gin 750ml
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Ko Mara Edition Gin 750ml price in Kenya
Buy Ko Mara Edition Gin 750ml online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 9,599. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.