Bombay Sapphire London Dry

Bombay Sapphire is produced at Laverstoke Mill in Hampshire, England, a historic site that has been transformed into a modern distillery with striking glasshouses designed to grow the botanicals used in production.

What sets this London Dry gin apart is the vapor infusion process, where spirit passes through copper baskets containing ten botanicals rather than boiling them directly. This gentler extraction method yields a lighter, more aromatic character than traditional steeped gins.

The botanical bill includes juniper from Tuscany, coriander from Morocco, licorice from China, almonds from Spain, lemon peel from Spain, orris root from Italy, angelica from Saxony, cassia bark from Indochina, cubeb berries from Java, and grains of paradise from West Africa.

The result is a balanced, approachable gin with a distinctly floral and citrus-forward profile that still maintains juniper at its core. At 40 percent ABV, Bombay Sapphire works exceptionally well in cocktails where you want botanical complexity without overpowering other ingredients.

It is a reliable choice for a classic gin and tonic, a Negroni, or a French 75. While some purists prefer a more juniper-heavy expression for martinis, the lighter touch here appeals to those who enjoy a softer, more aromatic style of London Dry.