Gin is more popular than ever at the moment.

With each passing month, gin appreciation seems to be gathering momentum not only in Kenya but around the world, in what many are now calling the gin revolution take-over and we sincerely love it. According to the Wine and Spirit Trade Association, there are now more than twice as many distilleries as in 2010, partly due to a rule change that previously made it difficult for craft gin-makers to set up shop.

The thirst for gin certainly is showing no signs of slowing down. Here are our top gin picks you should try now.

CHAPEL DOWN PINOT NOIR GIN

Produced from distilled Pinot Noir grape skins, this delicate blush gin has aromas of red berries and rosehip perfectly balance the juniper-led palate and citrus fresh finish.

WHITNEY NEIL ALOE AND CUCUMBER

Fresh and green, earthy cucumber, grass and herbs on the nose, with a Juniper forward flavor with fresh melon and cucumber earthiness.

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE PREMIER CRU GIN

This special edition is inspired by the mellow heat and orange glow of the setting sun, as day becomes night. Strong citrus nose, acidic lemon dominating.

FOUR PILLARS RARE DRY GIN

Light and sweet juniper opens into candied peels and angelica, with warm cinnamon and pepper building to a spicy mid-palate with subtle fruity notes. The finish is dry, with notes of liquorice and lemon

HILLS & HARBOUR GIN

Aromas of juniper, green herbaceous notes, fruity citrus and sea air. Piney juniper, citrus and exotic fruit on the palate with subtle salinity and spice. A clean and complex finish with pepper, spice and savoury notes.

HAYMAN’S EXOTIC CITRUS GIN

This naturally made gin is bursting with the exotic citrus of kumquat, pomelo, Persian lime and mandarin to create a smooth and elegant gin.

GINOLOGIST CITRUS 

Lime, Grapefruit and a hint of lemon combine to create the most delightfully refreshing gin imaginable.

GINIFER

Green pepper and chili-like heat on the nose. It’s as if you breathed into the capsaicin fumes of a freshly cut jalapeño pepper. Hints of black pepper are present as well, but it’s hard to nose Ginifer Chilli Gin for too long. The chili is present.

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