Sipsmith Gin

Sipsmith Gin is a London classic, handcrafted with the finest botanicals and a bold, smooth flavor profile. With 41% ABV, it’s a premium choice for a traditional gin experience.
Available sizes
- 700ml - KSh 6,000
- 1L - KSh 6,700
- Category: Gin
- Brand: Sipsmith
- Alcohol: 41% ABV
- Country of origin: England
Sipsmith London Dry Gin: The Spirit That Sparked a Revolution
The Rebirth of London Craft Delivered in Nairobi Sipsmith London Dry Gin is more than just a spirit; it is a piece of history. In 2009, founders Sam, Fairfax, and Jared set up London’s first traditional copper distillery in nearly two centuries, triggering the global "Ginaissance." For the discerning drinkers in Westlands and Lavington, Sipsmith represents the gold standard of "uncompromising" quality. Every bottle is hand-crafted in genuinely small batches, ensuring a character and complexity that mass-produced brands simply cannot match. At Pamoja Drinks, we deliver this award-winning 41.6% ABV masterpiece to your Riverside or Muthaiga home in under 30 minutes.
The "One-Shot" Philosophy: Purity Without Compromise
What defines Sipsmith in the Kenyan luxury market is its refusal to take shortcuts, utilizing a method rare in the modern industry:
True One-Shot Distillation: Unlike "multi-shot" gins that are distilled as a concentrate and later "stretched" with neutral spirit and water, Sipsmith is distilled to its exact botanical ratio in one go. This preserves the full, oily texture and deep flavor of the botanicals.
The "Prudence" Still: Distillation takes place in Prudence, a bespoke copper pot still with an iconic swan neck. The copper interaction removes impurities, resulting in a spirit so smooth it can be sipped neat—a favorite for elite social circles in Karen and Runda.
Ten Classic Botanicals: The recipe uses a balanced harmony of Macedonian Juniper, Seville Orange peel, and Madagascan Cinnamon, creating a profile that is bold, complex, and quintessentially London.
The Sensory Experience: Tasting Notes
The Aroma: Floral and fresh. You’ll be greeted by summer meadow notes, followed by rounded, mellow juniper and a sharp, zesty citrus burst.
The Palate: Rich and biscuit-like. The "wheat-spirit" base provides a creamy mouthfeel, revealing layers of lemon tart and orange marmalade, before the juniper spice takes hold.
The Finish: A long, dry finish where the spicy juniper lingers alongside a hint of sweet liquorice and almond—perfect for a quiet evening in Kitisuru.
The Pamoja "Modern Classic" Serving Guide
To experience the pioneer of craft at your next Nairobi gathering:
The Quintessential G&T: Fill a highball glass with large ice cubes. Add 50ml of Sipsmith and top with premium Indian tonic. Garnish with a fresh lime wedge. The gin's 41.6% ABV ensures the botanicals punch through the tonic for your guests in Gigiri.
The Sipsmith Martini: This is arguably the best "Workhorse" Martini gin in the world. Stir with a high-quality dry vermouth and garnish with a lemon twist to highlight the citrus notes for your guests in Nyari.
The Negroni: Its robust juniper heart makes it a champion in a 1:1:1 Negroni, standing up perfectly against bitter aperitifs in Muthaiga.
Why Order from Pamoja Drinks?
We are Nairobi's leaders in "spirit-history delivery" because we curate the brands that changed the world:
Westlands & Riverside: Your bottle arrives in 25–30 minutes, handled with professional care.
Karen & Lang’ata: Reliable doorstep service for your most prestigious home gatherings.
Kilimani & Lavington: Professional, discreet delivery for the city's most savvy collectors.
Join the revolution. Order Sipsmith London Dry Gin from Pamoja Drinks today—the smooth, handcrafted heart of London in Kenya.