BOMBAY SAPPHIRE, the world’s number one premium gin, is also the world’s top-valued gin.
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE embraces its history of imaginative thinking stemming from the gin making process to the inspired blue bottle.
Enjoyed in more than 120 countries, the tantalising, smooth and complex taste of BOMBAY SAPPHIRE is a product of the imaginative blend of the finest raw ingredients; a perfect balance of a unique combination of 10 hand-selected exotic botanicals from around the world.
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin has an extraordinary smoothness with the overall taste being perfectly balanced. Inspiring the imagination of bartenders the world over, the aromatic flavours and crisp yet delicate finish create versatility unmatched by other gins that can be savoured in inventive long drinks or perfectly balanced martinis; in classic or contemporary cocktails.
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin has an extraordinary smoothness with the overall taste being perfectly balanced.
A heritage rooted in imagination
Since its creation, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE has taken an imaginative approach to gin making - one of the secrets to its success. It is based on a 1761 recipe created by pioneering English distiller Thomas Dakin. BOMBAY SAPPHIRE continues to be made using a Carterhead still purchased by the Dakin family in 1831.
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE was also the first premium gin to showcase the importance of botanicals, which are hand-selected from exotic locations around the world by Ivano Tonutti, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Master of Botanicals.
Crafted in the 1980’s to capture the imagination of an American audience, the striking translucent blue glass bottle that BOMBAY SAPPHIRE is known for today came into existence.
The stand-out bottle merged sleek modern design with colonial imagery harking back
to UK gin heritage, including most prominently, Queen Victoria.
Imagination at its heart
Imagination has long been at the heart of the BOMBAY SAPPHIRE story. From its artisan distillation process to the careful selection of the 10 exotic botanicals, to its inspired blue bottle, recognised the world over, to working with and stimulating the design community to create and explore, to its mission to inspire consumers to imagine. The theme 'infused with imagination' embraces the BOMBAY SAPPHIRE history of imaginative thinking and aims to engage with consumers and inspire them, which in turn inspires further imaginative development of our brand. 'Infused with Imagination' embraces this ongoing dialogue.
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BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Experience
Vinopolis, London, England
At the BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Experience, visitors from around the world discover how the distinctive taste of BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin is created. As a London Dry Gin, the spiritual home of BOMBAY SAPPHIRE is located at Bankside, an exciting gastronomic centre in London.
The Experience begins with the 10 carefully selected botanicals which together create the distinctive taste of BOMBAY SAPPHIRE. Visitors are able to run their hands through samples of the herbs, spices and fruits and smell them in their raw form before learning more about the vapor infusion process, which delicately infuses the spirit with the aromas of the botanicals.
In the BOMBAY SAPPHIRE bar, a stylish electric blue design set against vaulted ceilings and rustic brickwork, visitors can sample a perfectly served cocktail prepared by expert mixologists using fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced daily from the neighboring Borough Market.
Amongst the walls of a dramatic Victorian arch is a display of stunning glassware. These BOMBAY SAPPHIRE inspired martini cocktail glasses form part of a collection of one-of-a-kind glasses created by the winners and finalists of the BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Designer Glass Competition, which celebrates the work of emerging designers from around the world. Also on show in the lounge area are the Bombay Sapphire inspired design pieces showcased in our global advertising campaign.
Each year, the BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Experience is visited by over 100,000 people from around the world. BOMBAY SAPPHIRE has nearly tripled in size in the 13 years since it was acquired by family-owned Bacardi Limited, which has led the Company to explore locations beyond its current distillery site. The Company is currently looking to secure planning permission at the historic Laverstoke Mill in Hampshire, England, for a new distillery and home to an innovative visitors centre to tell the story of BOMBAY SAPPHIRE.
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Visitor Information
Vinopolis Venue is ideally located in central London. We are a 2 minute walk from London Bridge BR, next to Borough Market, The Clink, The Golden Hinde and other local attracions.
Bombay Sapphire Blue Room
1 Bank End, London, SE1 9AD
Thursday through Sunday from
Noon -
9pm