Bombay Sapphire, in its instantly recognizable blue bottle, is one of the most beloved gins in the world — and a guest favorite on the shelf at Camp West in West Seattle. Bright, balanced, and famously smooth thanks to its vapor-infusion method, Sapphire is the gin that has introduced countless people to the spirit, and it remains a benchmark for the modern, approachable London style. We pour it because it does everything well: clean enough for a martini, lively enough for a gin and tonic, and friendly enough for anyone.
About the Distillery
Bombay Sapphire is distilled at Laverstoke Mill in Hampshire, England, a historic mill that was renovated into a state-of-the-art gin distillery and visitor experience, opened to the public in 2014. The brand’s recipe traces back to 1761, and the distillery is known both for its design and for its focus on sustainability.
Botanicals & Style
Sapphire is built on ten hand-selected botanicals: juniper, lemon peel, coriander, angelica, orris root, almonds, cassia bark, licorice, cubeb berries, and grains of paradise. Its signature is the Vapour Infusion process — rather than boiling the botanicals in the spirit, the vapor rises through perforated copper baskets holding the botanicals, capturing their delicate aromatics. The result is a bright, contemporary London-style gin that is smooth and aromatic rather than heavily juniper-driven.
Tasting Notes
Expect a fragrant, citrus-and-spice nose, a smooth and notably light body, and a balanced palate where juniper, lemon, and warm cassia and grains of paradise all share the stage. The finish is clean and gently peppery — refined and easy-drinking.
How to Enjoy It at Camp West
Sapphire is a natural in a gin and tonic with a lemon twist, where its aromatics really sing, and it makes a smooth, modern martini. It also lifts a French 75 or a Bee’s Knees beautifully. Tell your bartender how you like it. Bombay Sapphire pours at $11.
FAQ
What makes Bombay Sapphire smooth?
Its Vapour Infusion method bathes the ten botanicals in vapor rather than boiling them, which captures bright, delicate aromatics and yields a smoother, lighter gin.
How many botanicals are in Bombay Sapphire?
Ten, sourced from around the world, including juniper, lemon peel, coriander, grains of paradise, and cubeb berries.
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