Pour this one and your next G&T stops being background noise. Whitley Neill leads with proper juniper and a big hit of sunny citrus, then sneaks in something you won't quite place: tart African baobab fruit and Cape gooseberry, riding under the classic botanicals. It's softer and smoother than your average dry gin, so it goes down clean. Late night, friends over, a slow Friday on the balcony. Crack it open.
Nose first: piney juniper, fresh orange and lemon, and a little floral lift, like someone left the windows open near a fruit market. On the tongue it's juniper-forward but never harsh, with bright citrus zest and a smooth, almost exotic-fruit sweetness from the baobab and physalis. That's the trick here. The finish is long, clean and crisp, no rough edges. Crystal clear in the glass, easy to keep coming back to.
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This is the work of Johnny Neill, an eighth-generation distiller whose family has been at it since the 1700s. After a stint in finance he went back to his roots and launched the brand in 2005, building a recipe around nine botanicals including two inspired by Africa: baobab and Cape gooseberry. It's small-batch distilled in England in a century-old copper pot still, which is a big part of why it lands so smooth. England, 43% ABV, full 1-litre bottle.
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- What is the price of Whitley Neill Handcrafted Dry Gin 1L?
Whitley Neill Handcrafted Dry Gin 1L is KSh 4,329 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Whitley Neill Handcrafted Dry Gin 1L taste like?
Juniper-forward with bright orange and lemon citrus, a soft floral lift, and a smooth exotic-fruit sweetness from baobab and Cape gooseberry. The finish is long, clean and crisp.
- What is the ABV of Whitley Neill Handcrafted Dry Gin?
It's 43% ABV, in a full 1-litre bottle.
- How do I serve it?
Best as a G&T over lots of ice with a slice of orange and a premium tonic. It also drinks well with just a cube of ice, or as the base for a Negroni or Martini.
- What's special about the botanicals?
Alongside the classic gin botanicals it uses baobab fruit and Cape gooseberry (physalis), African-inspired ingredients that give it a distinctive citrusy, exotic-fruit character.
- Where is it made and who's behind it?
It's made in England by Johnny Neill, an eighth-generation distiller, small-batch distilled in a century-old copper pot still.
- What food goes with it?
Great alongside nyama choma, grilled prawns or fish, sharp cheese, or anything citrusy like ceviche. The orange-and-citrus notes love grilled and zesty food.
Whitley Neill Handcrafted Dry Gin 1L
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Whitley Neill Handcrafted Dry Gin 1L price in Kenya
Buy Whitley Neill Handcrafted Dry Gin 1L online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 4,329. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.