Bright citrus and crisp juniper lead to a smooth, balanced finish with delicate floral undertones.
Bombay Sapphire stands as one of the world's most recognized premium gin brands, celebrated for its distinctive blue bottle and refined taste profile. This London Dry Gin brings together time-honored traditions with modern distillation techniques to create a spirit that's both classic and contemporary.
Production Process
Bombay Sapphire employs a unique vapor infusion process called Vapour Infusion, where alcohol vapors pass through a copper basket containing 10 carefully selected botanicals. This gentle method allows the delicate flavors of each botanical to be extracted without being "cooked," resulting in a brighter, more balanced gin.
The 10 exotic botanicals include juniper berries from Tuscany, coriander seeds from Morocco, angelica root from Saxony, lemon peel from Spain, cassia bark from Indo-China, almonds from Spain, orris root from Italy, grains of paradise from West Africa, cubeb berries from Java, and liquorice from China.
Taste Profile
On the nose, Bombay Sapphire presents bright, fresh citrus notes accompanied by classic juniper aromas. The palate experiences:
- Clean, crisp juniper at the forefront
- Bright citrus notes from Spanish lemon peel
- Delicate floral undertones from orris root
- Subtle warming spice from cassia bark and coriander
- A smooth, balanced finish with a gentle touch of licorice
Territory
Bombay Sapphire is produced at Laverstoke Mill in Hampshire, England. This state-of-the-art distillery, housed in a beautifully restored Victorian building, sits on the River Test and has been carefully renovated with sustainability in mind. The facility is powered by renewable energy and features stunning glasshouses where some of the botanicals are grown.
Fun Facts
- The iconic blue bottle was inspired by the Star of Bombay, a 182-carat sapphire from Sri Lanka
- Laverstoke Mill, where Bombay Sapphire is produced, has a history dating back to 903 AD
- The distillery's two signature glasshouses were designed by Thomas Heatherwick, famous for designing the 2012 Olympic Cauldron
- Every botanical used in Bombay Sapphire is hand-selected and personally tested for quality