This was where the first private social club was set up: Namely the mythical Mombasa Club. It was founded in 1885 by officials of The British East Africa Protectorate and was exclusively for Englishmen, those either born in the United Kingdom or who held permanent or temporary official positions or, who carried out work for the Imperial East Africa Company. Mombasa Gin Club Colonel’s Reserve is a special limited edition in homage to this particular breed of men who were able to take the Victorian British Empire through its most glorious period, reaching world fame and recognition. In the early 21st century, England witnessed a gin revival fueled by a surge in craft distilleries and a growing interest in artisanal spirits. Innovators like Sipsmith, which in 2009 became the first copper-pot-based distillery to start up in London in over 150 years, led the charge, championing small-batch production and premium ingredients. The craft movement has not only revitalised traditional styles but also introduced a new wave of contemporary gins featuring unconventional botanicals and distillation processes.

Today, Mombasa Club Gin is still a nostalgic reminiscence of the spirit of those romantic adventurous pioneers of the glorious and epic XIX century English colonialism. Made in the London Dry gin style, the Mombasa Club Strawberry Edition is a twist on the original recipe. It is triple-distilled for delicate smoothness before being infused with real strawberries and other red fruits. The result is a sweet, juicy gin which is perfect for the summer. It makes an amazingly fruity G&T when mixed with quality tonic water and garnished with a fresh strawberry and a little sprig of mint. It has a delicate pink colour with rich aromas of strawberries on the nose, and the flavours balance between sweetness and acidity with bold fruity notes.

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Nowadays, Mombasa Club Gin continues to bring a nostalgic reminiscence of those romantic pioneering adventurers of the glorious, epic English colonialism of the nineteenth Century.

Olfactory Stage: Aromatically, it enjoys the harmony of a perfect fusion among its botanicals (cassia, caraway, calamus) highlighting, subtly, it’s more floral and citric point. The juniper then balances the whole. A few seconds resting in the glass, magnify the aromas creating a whole world of complexity and flavours from the botanicals. English gin, a spirit steeped in history and tradition, has undergone a remarkable renaissance, evolving from its infamous 18th-century moniker as ‘Mother’s Ruin’ to its contemporary status as a cornerstone of artisanal distillation and mixology. Its story is a tale of transformation and innovation, with English gin now celebrated across the globe for its quality and diversity of styles. Always there is possibility for typing errors, wrong info from supplier or just by ourpurposeless errors. We reserve right to make mistake and have wrong info for some spesific product. is managed by B Office GmbH (DE318767726 - Court: District Court Flensburg HRB 12943 FL),Suederstrasse 75,24955 Harrislee -Court: District Court Flensburg HRB 12943 FL The beauty of English gin lies in its botanicals - the herbs, spices, fruits, and flowers that are selected and infused to create each gin's unique flavour profile. While juniper is the cornerstone, other botanicals like coriander, angelica root, citrus peels, and cardamom are also commonly used. Each distillery has its own closely guarded recipe and method, contributing to the spirit’s vast spectrum of flavours.

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The club was an essential part of the social life during the Colony, where its members kept lively gatherings or exchanged news coupled with their Mombasa Club gins & tonic. An exclusive gin from England and specially distilled and bottled for consumption and enjoyment of its founder members. Our support can be reached via [email protected] typically in 48 hours on Germany business days. We serve you in germany, english, finnish and swedish at the moment. Mombasa Club Colonel’s Reserve Gin is distilled following the traditional method known as batch distillation. The grain is all sourced from the UK, it is predominately wheat with some barley. No rye is used at all. After three distillations the botanicals are left to macerate for 48 hours before the final distillation is produced in the Tom Thumb 500 litre Pot Still. This prolonged period allows the alcohol to extract much more flavours and oils from the botanicals and gives a much more intense and roundness to the final product. Terroir, typically a term associated with wine, has found relevance in the craft gin scene. English distillers have begun to emphasise the importance of locality and sourcing, with botanicals often foraged from the surrounding countryside, adding a unique dimension to the gin. This local character allows for gins that reflect the very essence of the English landscape - from the rolling hills of the Cotswolds to the rugged coastlines of Cornwall.