Mombasa Club Gin

About Mombasa Club

Mombasa Club Gin is an English gin drawing on the tradition of the British clubs of colonial East Africa, where gin and tonic was the preferred way to cool down. For the newcomer it offers an accessible, classic London Dry style with familiar botanicals; for the history-minded, the charm lies in the reference itself - the name and label tell a story of British colonial drinking culture, still echoed in many of the world's classic gin brands.

History & Background

The name Mombasa Club refers to the exclusive British gentlemen's clubs found in the Kenyan port city of Mombasa during the colonial era, where gin and tonic was a daily fixture among British officials and traders. The gin tradition in these clubs was closely tied to the spread of the British Empire across East Africa in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Mombasa Club Gin was created as a tribute to that era, offering a classic English gin profile that links today's gin glass to the colonial club life of the past.

Production & Style

The gin is distilled with juniper and classic botanicals, often including spices with an African touch.

Signature Style

Spiced, Exotic, Round
The taste offers a spiced, round character with exotic undertones.

Facts

Did you know?

The name Mombasa Club refers to a historic, exclusive social club in Kenya from the British colonial era.

Like Mombasa Club Gin? You should also try:

Hayman's Gin, Silvio Carta Gin and GVine Gin.