Top 10 Whiskey Brands In Kenya

Whisky is a distilled dark spirit that is made from fermented grains. The grains used to make whisky are wheat, corn, rye and barley. There is always a confusion about the spelling of this popular types of alcohol. Some say it is supposed to be “whiskey” while others say it is supposed to be “whisky”. The real truth is that both of them are right. The two names are given depending on the country of production. The ones produced in the United States and Ireland are spelt with an “e” while those produced in any other country in the world are spelt without the “e”. The most popular whisky-producing countries are Scotland, Ireland, the United States, Japan, India and Canada. Having said that, let’s now get into the business of the day; popular whisky brands in Kenya. The whisky in the list below are the ones that you will never miss in any party or the whiskeys that you really need to buy in case you are planning a party. To come up with the list, we have observed the drinking trends of the middle class in the major cities, however, whiskey prices in Kenya was not a major factor hence we have not considered the cheap whiskeys in Kenya and the most expensive whiskeys in Kenya because those whiskeys are only popular depending on financial capabilities. The difference between all types of whisky in Kenya is all about the following four factors;

The grains used in the production
The country where the whisky is produced
The method of production used
The number of years the whisky is matured

Before we go through the list of these popular whiskies, it would be wise enough to list all the categories of whiskey in Kenya. The following are the types of whiskey in Kenya.

Types Of Whisky In Kenya

Single Malt Whisky
Blended Scotch Whisky
Tennessee Whiskey
Bourbon Whiskey (straight bourbon and blended bourbon)
Japanese Whisky
Irish Whiskey
Canadian Whisky
Indian Whisky

Other small categories of whisky worth mentioning are grain whisky, rye whisky, flavoured whisky and whisky liqueurs.

1. Johnnie Walker

This whisky brand is categorised as blended scotch whisky. This means it is made by mixing together single malt whisky and single grain whisky. Blending helps in keeping the taste and flavours always constant. Johnnie Walker is a whisky brand that originated from a town called Kilmarnock in Scotland. This brand was established by a grocer called John Walker back in 1860. What makes Johnnie Walker be among the most popular whisky brands in the world is the master blending skills learned from the founder John Walker. He ensured there was consistency in taste and flavours of different bottles of Johnnie Walker. Currently, Johnnie Walker brand is owned by Diageo. The following are the Johnnie Walker brands available in Kenya according to the quality and price. The list starts with the cheapest all the way to the most expensive;

Johnnie Walker Red Label 1 litre @ Ksh 2,400
Johnnie Walker Red Label 750ml @ Ksh 2,200
Johnnie Walker Black Label 4.5 litre @ Ksh 20,000
Johnnie Walker Black Label 1 litre @ Ksh 3,500
Johnnie Walker Black Label 750ml @ Ksh 3,300
Johnnie Walker Double Black 1 litre @ Ksh 4,800
Johnnie Walker Green Label 750ml @ Ksh 7,000
Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve 1 litre @ Ksh 8,000
Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve 750ml @ Ksh 7,000
Johnnie Walker 18 years 750ml @ Ksh 9,000
Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 1 litre @ Ksh 11,000
Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 750ml @ Ksh 9,000
Johnnie Walker X.R. 21 years 700ml @ Ksh 20,000
Johnnie Walker Blue Label 750ml @ Ksh 22,000
Johnnie Walker Blue Label King George V 700ml @ Ksh 74,999
Johnnie Walker Odyssey 700ml @ Ksh 150,000

Johnnie Walker products are also available in smaller or large quantities other than the ones indicated above. However, the ones listed above are the most common sizes. To find more on Johnnie Walker prices in Kenya and other whisky brands in Kenya visit our page on whisky delivery services.

2. Jack Daniel’s

Jack Daniel’s whisky brand is categorised as Tennessee whiskey and is produced in the United States in the state of Tennessee in a town called Lynchburg. Production of Jack Daniel’s whisky brands goes back to 1864. The founder of this popular whisky in the world was called Jasper Newton Daniel but he was commonly known as Jack. He learned his distilling skills from a preacher called Dan Call and when he started his own distillery he employed Dan’s slave who was called Nathan Green. Jack Daniel’s whiskey brands get their name from the name of their founder. What makes Jack Daniel’s brands popular is their mellow taste that is gotten from the Lincoln County Process which is the process of filtering the whisky through maple charcoal after distillation but before ageing.

Jack Daniel’s brands fulfil all the rules required for bourbon whiskeys but the owner, Brown-Forman Corporation, don’t want their brands to be called bourbon; they market them as Tennessee. Jack Daniel’s are made from 51% corn and are aged for a minimum of 2 years. The funniest thing is that Jack Daniel’s doesn’t have a specific time for which it should be aged. To be considered mature enough, it has to be gauged through the colour (how it looks), smell (its aroma) and taste. The whiskey gets into the barrel raw and colourless but with time it turns amber with a smooth and mellow taste. The flavours are complex with a balance of oaky and sweet flavours. The barrel used to age Tennessee whiskey must be new charred white American oak barrels. The following are the Jack Daniel’s whisky brands in Kenya. Reach out to Nairobi Drinks for the best Jack Daniel’s prices in Kenya.

Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 1 litre @ Ksh 3,500
Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 750ml @ Ksh 3,300
Gentleman Jack 750ml @ Ksh 5,400
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey 1 litre @ Ksh 4,500
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey 750ml @ Ksh 4,000
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire 1 litre @ Ksh 4,500
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire 750ml @ Ksh 4,000
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel 750ml @ Ksh 7,000
Jack Daniel’s Sinatra 750ml @ Ksh 20,000

3. Jameson Irish Whiskey

Jameson is an Irish whiskey that is so popular among the youths due to its pock friendly prices and also the fact that it doesn’t have hangovers. Irish whiskeys are triple distilled removing all the impurities that lead to a hangover. These impurities are the ones that add flavour to the whiskey, however, it doesn’t mean that Jameson doesn’t have flavours. The fact that it is an Irish whiskey and Irish whiskey must be aged for a minimum of three years in wood barrels that were previously used to aged bourbon whiskey gives them some unique flavours from the wood. The malted barley that is used to produce Irish whiskey is not dried over smoke ensuring that Irish whiskeys don’t have a smoky taste. Jameson is produced by Irish distilleries a subsidiary of Pernod Ricard. It was first produced in 1810 in Dublin, the capital city of Ireland. Jameson Distillery is third largest whiskey distillery in the world and also among the best selling. Buy Jameson online from Nairobi Drinks and enjoy the best Jameson prices in Kenya. The following are the Jameson whiskey brands in Kenya.

Jameson Irish whisker (original) 1 litre @ Ksh 2,500
Jameson Irish whisker (original) 750ml @ Ksh 2,300
Jameson Caskmates 750ml @ Ksh 3,500
Jameson Crested 750ml @ Ksh 4,500
Jameson Black Barrel 750ml @ Ksh 5,200
Jameson Blender’s Dog 750ml @ Ksh 6,000
Jameson Cooper’s Croze 750ml @ Ksh 6,000
Jameson Distiller’s Safe 750ml @ Ksh 6,000
Jameson Select Reserve 750ml @ Ksh 7,200

4. Glenfiddich

Glenfiddich is a single malt scotch whisky and is among the most popular single malt whisky in the world. This high-quality whisky has been in production since 1886 in Scotland in a town called Dufftown. Glenfiddich distillery was founded by William Grants. He was helped by his sons and they built the whole distillery with their bare hands for a whole year. The most amazing thing is that Glenfiddich is the only family-owned distillery until now. Glenfiddich is the best single malt whisky; it is the best selling single malt whisky in the world and also the most awarded single malt whisky. Unlike the other whiskeys, Glenfiddich is better enjoyed with a tulip shaped glass where you can heat the glass with the warmth of your hand to reveal the true taste of this whisky. In case you are to use chasers, use bottled water with little quantities of minerals. You may also use any other still water at the same temperature as your drink. Drinking Glenfiddich with cold water or on the rocks kills the real taste of Glenfiddich. Nairobi Drinks offers the best Glenfiddich prices in Kenya in addition to free drinks delivery Nairobi. There are so many Glenfiddich brands in the world but the following are the brands that you will find in Kenya.

Glenfiddich Whisky Brands in Kenya.

Glenfiddich 12 years 750ml @ Ksh 4,200
Glenfiddich 12 years 1 litre @ Ksh 4,500
Glenfiddich 15 years 1 litre @ Ksh 6,000
Glenfiddich 15 years 750ml @ Ksh 5,000
Glenfiddich 18 years 750ml @ Ksh 7,500
Glenfiddich 21 years 750ml @ Ksh 28,000
Glenfiddich 26 years 700ml @ Ksh 50,000

5. The Glenlivet

The Glenlivet is a single malt scotch whisky founded by George Smith in the Livet valley Scotland in 1822. Actually, The Glenlivet is the oldest legal distillery in Scotland. Currently, The Glenlivet is owned by Pernod Ricard. The Glenlivet is the highest quality single malt scotch whisky in the world. To affirm this, all other single malt whiskies in the Speyside Scotland use The Glenlivet as the benchmark for quality for which they are measured against. The Glenlivet is loved from its fresh and fruity taste with honey flavour notes. Buy whisky online in Nairobi and enjoy the best The Glenlivet prices in Kenya. There are sixteen brands of the Glenlivet that are produced but only six of them are popular in Kenya.

The Glenlivet Whisky Brands in Kenya

The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve 1 litre @ Ksh 5,500
The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve 750ml @ Ksh 5,000
The Glenlivet 12 years 1 litre @ Ksh 5,500
The Glenlivet 12 years 750ml @ Ksh 5,000
The Glenlivet 15 years 1 litre @ Ksh 8,000
The Glenlivet 15 years 750ml @ Ksh 7,000
The Glenlivet 21 years 700ml @ Ksh 30,000
The Glenlivet 25 years 700ml @ Ksh 40,000

6. Glenmorangie

Glenmorangie is single malt scotch whisky founded by William Matheson in the highlands of Scotland in 1843. This quality fine whisky is known for its extra maturing art. They are first aged in ex-bourbon cask then they are transferred and aged in ex-wine casks making them gain layers of flavours. Glenmorangie is the most recommended single malt whisky for those people who wish to start the sweet journey of single malt whiskies. Currently, the Glenmorangie distillery is owned by LVMH company which stands for Luis Vuitton Moet and Hennessy. Order Glenmorangie online at the best Glenmorangie prices in Kenya. There are over thirty brands of Glenmorangie that are produced but only six of them are available in Kenya.

Glenmorangie Whisky Brands in Kenya

Glenmorangie The Original 1 litre @ Ksh 6,000
Glenmorangie The Lasanta 750ml @ Ksh 7,000
Glenmorangie The Quinta Ruban 750ml @ Ksh 7,000
Glenmorangie The Nectar D’OR 700ml @ Ksh 14,000
Glenmorangie 18 years old 700ml @ Ksh 20,000
Glenmorangie Signet 700ml @ Ksh 24,000

7. Chivas Regal

Chivas Regal is a blended scotch whisky that was founded by Chivas Brothers; John and James Chivas. Currently, Chivas is still owned by Chivas Brothers who are part of Pernod Ricard. This popular scotch whisky has roots back in 1786 in Speyside Scotland. Chivas Regal blended scotch whisky has gained its name for its richness in flavours and fullness of the taste. The Chivas brothers have been known to produce luxury drinks making them popular. They actually received a Royal Warrant to supply Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom and Ireland, in her retreat in Balmoral countryside in 1843. Chivas Brothers were the first to produce the first luxury whisky, Chivas Regal 25 years, in 1909. Enjoy your most discounted Chivas prices in Kenya plus free whisky delivery services. There are so many brands of Chivas Regal but only five of them are popular in Kenya

Chivas Regal Whisky Brands in Kenya

Chivas Regal 12 years 4.5 litre @ Ksh 20,000
Chivas Regal 12 years 1 litre @ Ksh 4,000
Chivas Regal 12 years 750ml @ Ksh 3,500
Chivas Regal Extra Old 750ml @ Ksh 7,000
Chivas Regal 18 years 1 litre @ Ksh 9,000
Chivas Regal 18 years 750ml @ Ksh 7,500
Chivas Regal 21 years Royal Salute 700ml @ Ksh 25,000
Chivas Regal 25 years old 700ml @ Ksh 35,000

8. Monkey Shoulder

Monkey Shoulder is a blended malt scotch whisky. Unlike the other whiskies in this list, Monkey Shoulder does not have a deep history. This 100% malt whisky is really new in the market but has come with a big hype mostly with the youths and the new generation of whisky drinkers due to its refreshingly approachable taste. Monkey Shoulder which is found in sizes of 750ml and 1 litre is made from small batches of single malt whisky from the Speyside region of Scotland that are perfectly married together to bring out fruity aromas and mellow vanilla notes. To be honest, Monkey Shoulder is the whisky that is perfect for any drinking opportunity. Order whisky online today and enjoy the best Monkey Shoulder prices in Kenya.

Monkey Shoulder Brands in Kenya

Monkey Shoulder 1 litre @ Ksh 4,500
Monkey Shoulder 750ml @ Ksh 4,000

9. Macallan

Macallan is a single malt whisky from Craigellachie, Scotland. This popular single malt whisky makes one-third of the entire single malt whisky market has a very interesting story. First, the founder, Alexander Reid, was a barley farmer and a high school teacher. He founded the Macallan distillery in 1824. Secondly, Macallan uses the smallest copper pot stills in the whisky distilleries. Small pots ensure huge contact surface area between the copper and the distillate that leads into deep and rich flavours. Thirdly, unlike the other single malt whiskies that have peaty taste, Macallan single malt whisky doesn’t have that kind of taste because the germinating malted barley is not dried over the peat fire.

There is always a controversial story that claims that the darker the whisky, the older it is and the complex it is in terms of taste and flavours. What most people don’t know is that some distilleries add caramel to the whisky to fool them that the quality is so high. The story is all different with Macallan whisky. The colour in Macallan single malt whiskeys is all natural and that’s why it may seem lighter though it packs an awesome chewy fruit flavour. It is funny that even red wine produces uses a flavour called Mega Purple to make their wine look more red and appealing. Another funny fact about Macallan whisky is that they have their own master of wood who sources oak barrels from US and Spain, dries them, shape them and season them with Oloroso sherry adding to the deep flavours of Macallan. Finally, this distillery among the great distilleries ever because it has both entry level whiskeys like Macallan 10 years and also the most expensive whiskeys like Macallan Rare Cask. You can enjoy Macallan whisky straight or in a cocktail. Buy Macallan whisky online at the best Macallan prices in Kenya. There are so many Macallan single malt whisky brands in Kenya but the following are the most common.

Macallan Single Malt Whisky Brands in Kenya

Macallan 12 years fine oak 750ml @ Ksh 9,000
Macallan 12 years sherry oak 750ml @ Ksh 9,000
Macallan select oak 750ml @ Ksh 10,000
Macallan amber 750ml @ Ksh 10,000
Macallan Maker’s Edition 750ml @ Ksh 15,000
Macallan 15 years fine oak 750ml @ Ksh 16,000
Macallan 18 years fine oak 750ml @ Ksh 19,000
Macallan Reserve Estate 750ml @ ksh 20,000
Macallan Rare Cask 700ml @ Ksh 70,000
Macallan Rare Cask Black 700ml @ Ksh 70,000

10. The Famous Grouse

The Famous Grouse is a blended scotch whisky that was founded by Mathew Gloag in 1896 and is increasingly popular with youths due to its superior quality and the pocket-friendly price. This golden coloured whisky has aromas of oak, sherry and a hint of citrus. It has a taste of Speyside fruitiness with a medium dry finish. What makes The Famous Grouse be a choice of many is because they only choose the finest materials for their production. Secondly, they ensure their whisky has great flavours by using European sherry casks and American oak bourbon casks. Finally, the art of fusing together whiskies until all the elements are successfully married together to create smoothly rounded flavours and mysterious sweet notes. Unlike other distilleries that do filtration to remove the harsh flavours, The Famous Grouse do not filter their whisky. The remove the harsh flavours through the perfect blending of whiskies. Filtering of whiskeys removes some of the original and great flavours of the whisky. You can shop for The Famous Grouse online and have it delivered right to your door in less than 30 minutes. Visit Nairobi Drinks online liquor store and enjoy the best Famous Grouse prices in Kenya. There are several brands of The Famous Grouse but the following are the common ones in Kenya.

The Famous Grouse Brands in Kenya

The Famous Grouse 4.5 litre @ Ksh 12,000
The Famous Grouse 1 litre @ Ksh 2,200
The Famous Grouse 750ml @ Ksh 2,000
The Famous Grouse Smoky Black 750ml @ Ksh 2,800
The Snow Grouse 750ml @ Ksh 2,800

Other popular whiskeys worth mentioning in terms of their popularity are Jim Beam, William’s Lawson, Caol Ila, Lagavulin 16 years, Talisker, Auchetoshan, Grants and Oban 14.

Order whisky online in Kenya from Nairobi Drinks, an online liquor store in Nairobi CBD, and enjoy free and fast whisky delivery Nairobi. Besides the popular brands of whiskey, we also stock the unique and rare whisky brands in Kenya to ensure that everyone is sorted when they visit our online alcohol shop. Some of the reasons you might prefer to buy drinks online from Nairobi Drinks are the flexible means of order which include SMS, WhatsApp or call (0714798820), shopping cart, email and social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We have also put into consideration those people who might not have cash hence we introduced other convenient ways of paying like swiping your debit card or credit card, mobile money (MPESA till number), banker’s cheque, bank transfer and PayPal for those clients that are buying alcohol gifts for their friends in Kenya from abroad.

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Published on: May 25, 2022 | Author: Carson