Episode 44: Bombay Sapphire
Episode 44 features Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin, a very popular gin in a blue bottle. Bottled in 750mL at 47% ABV, or 94 proof for me in the US market, 40% and 80 proof through most of the rest of the world, it retails for about $22.
Enjoy this episode with a classic Gin & Tonic!
Bombay Sapphire's official website: https://www.bombaysapphire.com/
Brief Historical Timeline:
- 1761 - Thomas Dakin founds a distillery and creates a list of botanicals for a gin recipe
- 1961 - G&J Greenall's of Warrington, England, expands production with room for contract distilling
- 1960s - American Allan Sorbin begins importing Greenall's Warrington Gin to the United States that is rebranded as Bombay Dry Gin
- 1987 - Bombay Sapphire is launched
- 2000 - Bombay Sapphire sells a million cases that year
- 2019 - Bombay Sapphire sells 4.7 million cases that year, making it the third most popular gin worldwide
Key Cocktails:
Bombay Sapphire is perfect for a Gin & Tonic.
The St-Germain Cocktail:
- 1 part Bombay Sapphire Gin
- 3 parts quality tonic, like Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water
- Lime wedge garnish
Combine all the ingredients over ice in a glass, stir gently and serve with a lime wedge.
References:
Gin Made Me Do It - Book by Jassy Davis
Proof: The Science of Booze - Book by Adam Rogers
Bon Appetit Article on Types of Gin
London Dry Gin Regulations Overview
Wikipedia Article on the Gin Craze
Wikipedia Article on Gin Lane by William Hogarth
Difford's Guide Article on G&J Greenall's
Wikipedia Article on Bombay Sapphire
Wikipedia Article on the Star of Bombay
Statista Report on Top Selling Gin Brands
Statista Report on Bombay Sapphire Sales Volume
The Spirits Business Article on Bombay Sapphire History
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