Bombay Sapphire — The Blue Bottle That Reimagined Gin for a Generation
London Dry 40% ABV ABV Bombay Spirits / Bacardi
10 March 2026
Clean and reliable
You always know what you're getting with Bombay Sapphire. Light-bodied, clean, with soft juniper and a gentle warmth from the grains of paradise. The orris root adds just a touch of earthy elegance.
3 February 2026
Too light and gentle
The vapour infusion method makes this noticeably lighter than other London Drys. At 40% ABV the juniper is soft rather than assertive, and the grains of paradise barely register. Clean and inoffensive, but I want more from a London Dry gin. Perfectly fine as a mixer, nothing more.
30 January 2026
The gin that changed everything
Bombay Sapphire genuinely revolutionised how people think about gin. The vapour infusion method creates unparalleled delicacy, and those ten botanicals — juniper, lemon peel, grains of paradise, angelica, orris — work in subtle, beautiful harmony. At 40% it's the ultimate crowd-pleaser. An icon of the drinks world.
22 January 2026
Delicate by design
People criticise Sapphire for being subtle, but that's the point. The vapour infusion creates a lighter, more elegant gin. The gentle juniper with angelica and orris earthiness is actually very pleasant sipped slowly.
6 January 2026
Gateway to gin appreciation
Sapphire was my first proper gin and I still respect it. The gentle juniper approach with those ten vapour-infused botanicals is cleverly done. The grains of paradise warmth on the finish is lovely. A classic for good reason.
28 December 2025
Understated elegance
The light body and clean delivery are actually quite refined. Juniper is soft but present, the lemon peel and angelica come through nicely, and the short, dry finish is refreshing. A London Dry that prioritises finesse over power.
24 October 2025
Versatile mixer
Bombay Sapphire's delicate profile makes it arguably the most versatile gin for cocktails. The lemon peel brightness and gentle grains of paradise warmth work with everything. At 40% it never overwhelms.