V&A 250ml
Pour this one cold and it does the rest. V&A is smooth, sweet and rounded, the kind of glass you nurse slowly while the kitchen's still going and nobody's in a rush to leave. Think gentle warmth, ripe fruit and a creamy finish that lingers. It's a small bottle for a quiet celebration, a dessert that happens to be a drink, the after-dinner pour when you want comfort, not a kick. Half past wine? This is half past unwind.
The nose is sweet and fruity, almost like warm dried fruit with a whisper of vanilla. On the tongue it's full and silky, more dessert than spirit, with caramel softness and a touch of cocoa rounding things out. At 20% the alcohol stays in the background, so what you mostly get is that smooth, sweet, comforting glide. The finish is gentle and lingering, sweet without turning sticky. It drinks easy and slow, which is exactly the point.
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Where it's from
V&A is a proper local name. The full title is V&A Imperial Cream Fine Liqueur, a sherry-style cream liqueur made by UDV and brought to you by East African Breweries (EABL). The name tips its hat to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, leaning into that old royal-elegance idea, but the bottle itself is a Kenyan shelf staple. It first turned up in the region in the mid-90s and landed in Kenya back in 2005, and it's been a go-to for celebrations and easy after-dinner sipping ever since.
Good to know
- What is the price of V&A 250ml?
V&A 250ml is KSh 370 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does V&A 250ml taste like?
Sweet, smooth and full-bodied, with ripe fruit, vanilla and a soft caramel-and-cocoa finish. It drinks more like a creamy dessert than a sharp spirit.
- What is the ABV of V&A 250ml?
It's 20% alcohol by volume, so it's gentle and sippable rather than strong.
- How do I serve V&A?
Chilled and neat in a small tumbler, or over ice if you want it longer. It's also lovely over vanilla ice cream or stirred into hot coffee.
- What food pairs with V&A?
Lean into dessert. Chocolate, vanilla ice cream, mandazi, coffee and nuts all work a treat.
- Where is V&A from?
It's a Kenyan liqueur, full name V&A Imperial Cream Fine Liqueur, made by UDV and presented by EABL.
- Is V&A a sweet drink?
Yes, it's firmly on the sweet side. That's its whole charm, a smooth, sweet sipper for after dinner or a celebration.
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V&A 250ml price in Kenya
Buy V&A 250ml online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 370. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
