In the evolution of the BOMBAY Original into BOMBAY SAPPHIRE, a revolution took place in the way people think about gin.
The name Sapphire is a reference to the elusive, premium quality of the spirit as well as the striking color of the bottle itself. The distinctive, translucent, blue glass BOMBAY SAPPHIRE bottle has caught the eye of style-conscious individuals who have quickly become its biggest enthusiasts, spreading the word about its unusually subtle yet complex taste.
As the gin market as a whole has remained flat, the popularity of BOMBAY SAPPHIRE has grown year-on-year.
Typically, gins have an overpowering juniper flavor, but a long-forgotten 1761 recipe gives BOMBAY SAPPHIRE a gentler, more refined taste, which is loved by gin afficianados and other spirits drinkers as well. The spirit vapor is infused with the aromatic flavors of 10 carefully selected botanicals to create BOMBAY SAPPHIRE. The resulting taste is a mixologist's dream. BOMBAY SAPPHIRE has an extraordinary versatility in long drinks and cocktails.
It was the iconic BOMBAY SAPPHIRE bottle, which first established the brand's relationship with design.
Today, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE is a leading supporter of the global design community and has partnered with some of the world's leading international artists, designers and architects to create work which is truly inspired by BOMBAY SAPPHIRE.
Sixteen years after SAPPHIRE founder Alan Subin's death, Michel Roux of Carillon Importers conceived BOMBAY SAPPHIRE. Roux added a Sapphire to the Queen Victoria logo.
The name Sapphire and the gem were inspired by the 60-carat "Star of Bombay" sapphire discovered in Sri Lanka and given to silent movie star Mary Pickford by her husband, Douglas Fairbanks Sr. She later bequeathed the jewel to the Smithsonian Institute.