Bombay Sapphire Gin 1.75L

Bombay Sapphire Gin 1.75L. Bombay Spirits Company — the same vapor-infused 10-botanical London Dry in a 1.75L format, built for home bars and frequent entertainers.

Bombay Sapphire was introduced in 1986, built on a recipe inspired by a 1761 formula. Its defining characteristic is the vapor infusion method: alcohol vapors rise through a copper Carter Head still and pass through a basket of ten suspended botanicals, gently extracting their aromatic oils without the harsh extraction that direct maceration can produce. The result is a gin that's distinctly lighter and more aromatic than most London Drys.

The ten botanicals span five continents — Tuscan juniper, Spanish lemon peel, Moroccan coriander, Saxony angelica, Tuscan orris root, Chinese licorice, Spanish almonds, Javanese cubeb berries, West African grains of paradise, and cassia bark. Each is sourced from the specific region where it grows best, contributing clearly defined notes of citrus, spice, and floral complexity that work exceptionally well in a G&T or Martini.

The 1.75L format delivers everything Bombay Sapphire does in the 750ml, scaled for those who go through it regularly. At 47% ABV it holds up in cocktails without getting lost.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Sweet and aromatic — bright lemon zest and citrus upfront, with classic juniper, soft almond, and hints of Indian spice and black pepper.
• Palate: Initially light and delicate, turning spicy and complex at mid-palate. Coriander, peppery cubeb berries, and the warm heat of grains of paradise emerge alongside piney juniper and creamy citrus.
• Finish: Long and satisfying — licorice and almond linger alongside peppery spice and a crisp, refreshing pine note.

Specs

• Distillery: Bombay Spirits Company, Laverstoke Mill, Hampshire, England
• Style: London Dry Gin
• Distillation: Vapor infusion, Carter Head still
• Botanicals: Tuscan juniper, Spanish lemon peel, Moroccan coriander seeds, Saxony angelica root, Tuscan orris root, Chinese licorice, Spanish almonds, Javanese cubeb berries, West African grains of paradise, cassia bark
• ABV: 47% (94 Proof)
• Size: 1.75L

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What does Bombay Sapphire taste like? A sweet, aromatic nose of lemon zest and juniper with almond and spice. The palate starts light and delicate, building into peppery complexity from cubeb berries and grains of paradise. The finish is long with licorice, almond, and crisp pine.
• How is Bombay Sapphire distilled? Using a rare vapor infusion method in a Carter Head still. Alcohol vapors pass through a basket of suspended botanicals rather than steeping in the spirit directly, producing a lighter, more aromatic gin.
• Is the 1.75L the same liquid as the 750ml? Yes — same recipe, same 47% ABV, same ten botanicals. The 1.75L is simply a larger format for home bars and frequent use.
• What cocktails is Bombay Sapphire best in? Best in a Gin & Tonic with lime, where its citrus brightness shines. Also excellent in a Martini, Gimlet, and Ramos Gin Fizz.
• What is the ABV of Bombay Sapphire? 47% ABV (94 proof) in the United States.