Bombay Sapphire

Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin / 40%

Bombay Sapphire is one of the world's most popular gins. It is distilled at the distillery of the same name, located in the town of Laverstoke, west of London.

It has been produced since 1987. Bombay was based on one of the earliest recorded recipes of London Gin, recorded by distiller Thomas Dankin. The name Bombay Sapphire refers to the popularity of gin in India during the time of British India and the 60-carat sapphire of the so-called "Star of Bombay," discovered in Sri Lanka, which was given to silent film star Mary Pikford. The actress donated the precious stone to the Smithsonian Institute. Bombay Sapphire is produced in a unique way. Ten selected herbs are placed in the distillation apparatus in a special copper and perforated basket. During the distillation of alcohol, the steam passes through the herbs acquiring a subtle and full aroma. The blend of herbs and plants consists of juniper berries, coriander seeds, licorice, almond, lemon peel, orris root, cubeba pepper, Madagascar aframon, angelica root and cinnamon bark. Gin is bottled in distinctive blue and square bottles. The label features a bust of Queen Victoria, and the neck of the bottle features an imitation sapphire.