Whitley Neill 700ml
Pour this into a fat glass of tonic and the whole thing lights up. Classic London-style juniper does the heavy lifting, then something sweeter and sunnier rolls in behind it. That's the African angle: baobab fruit and Cape gooseberry, giving it a tropical-fruit lift you won't find in your average dry gin. It's a smart, crowd-pleasing pour for a Friday on the balcony or a slow Sunday with the speaker on. Want it tonight? Say the word and we'll bring it.
Nose first: pine-fresh juniper, a hit of zesty lemon, and a whisper of tropical fruit underneath. On the sip it stays dry and properly gin-forward, with lemon and orange sherbet brightening everything up and a little warm cinnamon-and-black-pepper spice keeping it interesting. The baobab and gooseberry are the quiet stars here, a sweet-tart, almost mango-ish softness that rounds off the edges. Finish is long, clean and peppery, no harsh burn even at 43%.
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Where it's from
This is an English gin with a story stitched into it. It was created by Johnny Neill, who comes from the Greenall Whitley distilling family, so gin is genuinely in his blood. Inspired by his wife's South African roots, he reached past the usual botanical box and added baobab fruit from the African 'tree of life' and the lantern-like Cape gooseberry. That's why the bottle wears a baobab tree on the label. England by birthplace, African by flavour.
Good to know
- What is the price of Whitley Neill 700ml?
Whitley Neill 700ml is KSh 3,629 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Whitley Neill Handcrafted Dry Gin taste like?
Juniper-led and dry like a classic gin, but with a bright lemon-and-orange citrus pop and a sweet-tart tropical-fruit softness from baobab and Cape gooseberry. There's a gentle cinnamon and black-pepper spice and a long, clean finish.
- What is the ABV?
It's 43% ABV in a 700ml bottle. Plenty of backbone, but smooth enough that it never feels harsh.
- How do I serve it?
A G&T is the classic. Tall glass, lots of ice, good tonic, and go with a slice of orange instead of lime to match the gin's citrus. It also makes a great Martini or Negroni, or sip it neat over ice.
- What pairs with it?
Brilliant alongside nyama choma, grilled fish or prawns, a spicy pilau or goat curry, or just crisps, olives and salted nuts when you're keeping it casual.
- Where is it from?
It's an English gin created by Johnny Neill of the Greenall Whitley distilling family, who added African botanicals (baobab and Cape gooseberry) inspired by his wife's South African heritage.
- What are the botanicals?
Nine in total: juniper, coriander seed, lemon peel, orange peel, angelica root, cassia bark and orris root, plus the two African signatures, baobab fruit and Cape gooseberry.
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Whitley Neill 700ml price in Kenya
Buy Whitley Neill 700ml online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 3,629. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
