Procera Red Dot Gin
Procera · Procera Distillery
Procera proves terroir isn't a concept limited to wine. The wild-harvested Juniperus procera from Kenya's highlands gives this gin a character unlike anything from the London or European tradition. It's juniper-forward, but a different juniper — and that distinction is worth exploring.
Nose
Bright, resinous juniper strikes first — distinctly different from European juniper, with a piney, almost cedary quality. Pink peppercorn and coriander follow, with gentle lavender and a lemon zest brightness.
Palate
Dry and assertive. The African juniper delivers a woody, resinous backbone that is denser and more aromatic than its Mediterranean cousin. Mid-palate brings grapefruit and angelica root, with a peppery warmth building steadily.
Finish
Medium-long, with lingering juniper pine, black pepper, and a clean citrus echo.
- Style
- African Juniper Dry Gin
- Botanicals
- African juniper (Juniperus procera), coriander, pink peppercorn, angelica root, lavender, lemon peel, grapefruit peel
- Base Spirit
- Grain neutral spirit
- Distillation
- Vapor infusion in a bespoke copper pot still
Cocktail Suggestion
Nairobi Sundowner — 2 oz Procera Red Dot Gin · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz honey syrup · 0.5 oz Aperol · Shake with ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with a grapefruit twist.
Food Pairing
Grilled prawns with pink peppercorn and lime butter
Founded by Guy Brennan in Nairobi, Procera is East Africa's first craft gin distillery, built around the wild-harvested Juniperus procera berry that grows at altitude in Kenya's Central Highlands — a juniper species never before used as a gin botanical.
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