Bombay Sapphire has unveiled Bombay Sapphire Sunset, a new gin "inspired by the mellow heat and orange glow of the setting sun" and appealing to gin fans’ thirst for exploration to discover new and exciting drinks, as the end of the day draws to a close and evening begins.
It is a unique aromatic flavour expression for the brand, combining the signature flavour of the ten existing exotic Bombay Sapphire botanicals with an additional three – golden turmeric, Indian white cardamom, and Spanish mandarin to create a complex but beautifully balanced, vibrant gin.
This is the second in the brand’s series of Special Editions, following the launch of Bombay Sapphire English Estate in 2019.
“I have worked closely with our Master Distiller Dr. Anne Brock to create a subtle combination of warming spices and citrus notes that truly enhance the complex flavour profile of Bombay Sapphire gin, providing a lingering warmth and refreshing taste," said Bombay Sapphire Master of Botanicals, Ivano Tonutti. "Bombay Sapphire Sunset balances the spices of the cardamom and turmeric together with bittersweet sun-dried Spanish mandarin delivering aromatic spice and warmth, just like those last rays of sunshine at the end of the day.”
Being held at a higher ABV of 43 per cent allows for a heightened concentration of spices, together with the mandarin which delivers a fragrant citrus freshness. The cardamom adds warmth and depth while mandarin offers a complex note that is sweet, complementing the lemon peel already present in Bombay Sapphire. Finally, turmeric adds a subtle elegance, giving the gin individuality and body.
Like all Bombay Sapphire gins, the natural botanicals are suspended in copper baskets during distillation, gently infusing their aromatic flavours as they are released. This unique vapour distillation process unlocks a more delicate and subtle flavour elevation. Every drop of Bombay Sapphire continues to be made at the stunning Laverstoke Mill distillery in the Hampshire countryside.
