Mombasa Club Colonels Reserve Gin England 70 cl 43,5%

In 1888, British colonists founded an exclusive club in the port town of Mombasa, in what was then British East Africa. The gin was distilled in London and shipped all the way to Kenya, so the club's members could taste a piece of home in a foreign land.

Expert's description

Mombasa Club Colonel's Reserve is an English London Dry Gin distilled four times and bottled at 43.5%.

The Mombasa Club was known for its exclusivity and perfectionism, and the gin was originally reserved for the club's hand-picked members, enjoyed far from the London where it was made.

Botanicals are carefully hand-selected and include juniper, cassia bark, coriander, angelica root and cloves, a blend that still carries a hint of the exotic East Africa the gin was once shipped to.

The quadruple distillation ensures an extra clean, soft base that lets the botanicals unfold fully without sharp edges.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is spiced and warm with clear juniper, cassia bark and a light clove-like depth.

Palate

The palate is round and soft with juniper up front, spiced coriander and a warm finish of cloves.

Finish

The finish is long and spiced, with a last trace of angelica.

Specifications

Name: Mombasa Club Colonel's Reserve
Country: England
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 43.5%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 8437011284105
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of orange
Distillery: Mombasa Club

Flavour profile

Spiced · Warm · Classic · Round · Complex

Did you know?

Mombasa Club gin was originally distilled in London and shipped all the way to Kenya, exclusively for members of the Mombasa Club, founded in 1888.

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Frequently asked questions about Mombasa Club Colonel's Reserve Gin

What does Mombasa Club Colonel's Reserve Gin taste like?

It tastes round and soft with juniper up front, spiced coriander and a warm finish of cloves and cassia bark.

What makes Mombasa Club Colonel's Reserve Gin special?

It carries the name and history of the exclusive Mombasa Club in Kenya, founded in 1888, to which the gin was originally shipped from London.

How is Mombasa Club Colonel's Reserve Gin best served?

Serve it as a Gin & Tonic with a slice of orange, which complements the spiced, warm notes. Reach for a proper highball glass for the full experience – browse our gin & tonic glasses.

Where does Mombasa Club Colonel's Reserve Gin come from?

It is distilled in England as a classic London Dry Gin.

Why is the gin distilled four times?

The quadruple distillation gives an extra clean, soft base that lets the botanicals unfold fully without sharp edges.