This is the gin you pour when you want your drink to look as good as it tastes. Protea, the national flower of South Africa, and a soft tang of hibiscus sit on top of a proper juniper-citrus base, so it drinks like a flower garden that still knows it's a gin. Pour it over a stack of ice, top with tonic, and you've got the prettiest, easiest sundowner on the balcony. Smooth, a little floral, zero fuss.
First whiff is a proper floral bouquet, sweet hibiscus leading the way before the juniper says hello. On the palate it's lush and soft: wildflower and that gentle hibiscus tartness, a thread of orange and lemon, then a quiet hum of pepper and spice underneath. Juniper holds it all together so it never tips into perfume. The finish is sweet citrus and spice, clean and smooth, no harsh burn. Floral but grown-up.
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Whitley Neill is an English gin with an African heart. Johnny Neill, an eighth-generation distiller with family roots going back to 1762, fell for South Africa (and a South African woman who became his wife), then went hunting for botanicals across the continent. The protea, South Africa's national flower, made the cut. This expression takes that classic Whitley Neill base and layers protea and hibiscus over the top, so it's England in the bottle and the Cape in the glass.
Quick questions
- What is the price of Whitley Neill Protea & Hibiscus Gin 75cl?
Whitley Neill Protea & Hibiscus Gin 75cl is KSh 3,249 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Whitley Neill Protea & Hibiscus Gin taste like?
Floral and smooth. You get a sweet hibiscus and wildflower nose, then a lush palate of soft floral notes, a gentle hibiscus tang and orange-lemon citrus, all held together by a classic juniper backbone with a light peppery spice on the finish.
- What is the ABV of Whitley Neill Protea & Hibiscus Gin?
It's 43% ABV, in a 750ml bottle.
- How do I serve it?
Best as a G&T: load a balloon or highball glass with ice, pour a measure, top with chilled tonic and garnish with a dried hibiscus flower or a slice of lemon. Serve it cold.
- What mixer or garnish works best?
A premium or floral tonic lets the hibiscus and protea sing. Garnish with a dried hibiscus flower for the pink look, or keep it simple with lemon or orange.
- Where is it from?
It's an English gin from Whitley Neill, a brand founded by eighth-generation distiller Johnny Neill, inspired by his travels in South Africa. Protea is South Africa's national flower.
- Is it sweet?
It's off-dry rather than sweet. The hibiscus brings a soft tang and a hint of wildflower sweetness, but the juniper and citrus keep it firmly a gin, not a liqueur.
Whitley Neill Protea & Hibiscus Gin 75cl
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Whitley Neill Protea & Hibiscus Gin 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Whitley Neill Protea & Hibiscus Gin 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 3,249. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.