Patience Gould witnesses an historic moment in Bombay Sapphire’s history – and raises her glass to the company behind the brand
Brands Report 2022: Gin
Topping gin for seven of the last nine years, Tanqueray is once again king gin. The Diageo brand, famed for its juniper forward Tanqueray London Dry and Tanqueray No. Ten gins, was the house choice in 25% of the world’s best bars.
Bombay Sapphire has announced that all of its 10 botanical ingredients will be certified sustainable in 2021.
Brands Report 2021: Gin
The last time Bombay topped our gin list bartenders were wearing bow ties and gin was still being tipped as the next big thing. But here we have it, 10 years on, and like a phoenix (rising from a respectable fourth place) Bombay takes the juniper wreath.
Bacardi unveils world's first biodegradable spirts bottle
Bacardi has unveiled plans to put the world’s first 100% degradable spirits bottles on shelves and back bars by 2023.
Bombay Sapphire launches first flavoured gin
Bombay Sapphire has launched its first flavoured gin variety called Bramble which will roll out globally to both on and off trade markets.
Bombay Sapphire launches English Estate gin
Bombay Sapphire has released a new gin called English Estate which is the first in a new limited series by the English distiller.
Bombay partners with artists to transform UK bar
Bombay Sapphire has collaborated with artists to launch Canvas Manchester on 24 and 25 October 2018 at Tariff & Dale bar in the Northern Quarter with tickets now on sale.
Gin & Tonic Day - today
To celebrate International Gin and Tonic Day (October 19), Bacardi Global Travel Retail and Virgin Atlantic are marking the occasion with the official launch of its new ‘Flying Bartender’ programme.
Bombay Sapphire appoints new master distiller
Bombay Sapphire has appointed Dr. Anne Brock as its new master distiller at its distillery in Laverstoke, England.
Bombay Sapphire wins double gold in San Francisco
Bombay Sapphire has been awarded a double gold medal at the 17th San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Recalled Bombay Sapphire deemed 'not safe' in Canada
Bacardi’s responsible drinking campaign faces scrutiny after the Canadian government recalled bottles of Bombay Sapphire over fears it contained twice the levels of alcohol advertised.
Star of Bombay seeks 'leadership role' in gin industry
Bombay Sapphire wants to ‘demonstrate a leadership role’ in the gin industry with the launch of Star of Bombay.
Distillery Experience Awards results announced
Bombay Sapphire won Best Visitor Centre at the inaugural Drinks International Distillery Experience Awards.
Serious botanicals
Visitor centres, craft distilleries – gin is upping its game globally. Lucy Britner watches the spirit get down to business
Cool drinks brands
There are no alcoholic drinks brands in CoolBrands top 20 ‘A-Listers’ of 2013.
Vanzi becomes Most Imaginative Bartender
Matteo Vanzi of Italy became Bombay Sapphire’s Most Imaginative Bartender yesterday, triumphing on home soil against a field of ten other national finalists.
Gin is extremely uninteresting
The global Gin sector is low price, low growth and extremely uninteresting, according to a top City of London analyst.
Ex-Beefeater man becomes Bombay Sapphire master distiller
Bombay Sapphire has appointed Nik Fordham master distiller at its new distillery in Laverstoke, Hampshire, which is currently under construction.
Bombay Sapphire launches £1.5m glass campaign
UK: Bombay Sapphire has launched a balloon glass as part of a £1.5m campaign to help consumers experience the ultimate G&T.
UK: Bacardi has revealed that the designer of its multi-million pound Bombay Sapphire distillery in Laverstoke Mill, Hampshire, also designed the Olympic cauldron.
Bacardi trials Bombay Sapphire East
Bacardi USA has announced plans to trial a new gin, Bombay Sapphire East, in the US on and off-trade.