Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin
Bombay Sapphire · Laverstoke Mill Distillery
Bombay Sapphire's vapor-infusion method produces a gin that's lighter and more aromatic than many London Drys, letting its ten botanicals speak individually rather than blurring together. At 47% ABV, it carries enough weight for cocktails while remaining supremely sippable over ice. A benchmark for a reason.
Nose
Juniper is present but measured, sharing space with coriander seed and lemon peel. An undercurrent of angelica root gives it a dry, almost earthy anchor, while cassia bark adds gentle warmth.
Palate
Clean and balanced. The juniper arrives in its herbaceous, waxy form rather than piney, allowing citrus and floral notes to develop alongside. A peppery mid-palate spice from cubeb and grains of paradise adds complexity without disrupting the harmony.
Finish
Medium-dry, with lingering lemon zest, juniper, and a whisper of liquorice.
- Style
- London Dry
- Botanicals
- Juniper, coriander, angelica root, lemon peel, cassia bark, cubeb berries, grains of paradise, liquorice, orris root, almonds
- Base Spirit
- Neutral grain spirit
- Distillation
- Vapor infusion through Carterhead still
Cocktail Suggestion
Classic Gin & Tonic — 2 oz Bombay Sapphire · 4 oz premium tonic water · Build in a Copa glass filled with ice, garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of rosemary.
Food Pairing
Cucumber and smoked trout canapés
Distilled at the sustainably restored Laverstoke Mill in Hampshire, Bombay Sapphire uses a Carterhead still that passes spirit vapor through a perforated copper basket of ten botanicals, extracting flavor through gentle infusion rather than direct boiling.
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