Gin
London Dry
/ Bombay Sapphire • England • ~ 40.0% ABV

Bombay Sapphire

8.4
Score out of 10 Based on 86 reviews Latest review
Community score
No community reviews yet (0/5)
AI Sensory Summary

"Reviewers describe the aroma of Bombay Sapphire as presenting a combination of bright citrus, piney juniper, and subtle floral notes, alongside herbs, anise, and various peppery spices. On the palate, they generally report flavors of lemon, juniper, and coriander, though impressions vary between a smooth, delicate profile and a sharper taste with pronounced alcohol burn, pepper, or vegetal bitterness. The finish is consistently characterized as dry and spicy with lingering pine and herbal tones, though reviewers disagree on its duration, with some calling it long and sharp while another notes it is not terribly long-lasting. Opinions also diverge on the overall botanical balance, as some find the spirit light and refreshing, whereas others consider the juniper overshadowed by peppery spice or critique the liquorice-angelica notes as unrefreshing."

Generated with AI from the reviews ·

Vapour Infused Pot Still Distillation
Distillery Note

40% in UK/US, 37.5% in parts of Europe.

Bombay Sapphire

Bombay Sapphire

Gin ·London Dry · ~40.0%
Bombay Sapphire · England
8.4
/ 10 from 86 reviews Latest review
Community score
No community reviews yet (0/5)
Why people like it, or don't
AI Summary

"Reviewers describe the aroma of Bombay Sapphire as presenting a combination of bright citrus, piney juniper, and subtle floral notes, alongside herbs, anise, and various peppery spices. On the palate, they generally report flavors of lemon, juniper, and coriander, though impressions vary between a smooth, delicate profile and a sharper taste with pronounced alcohol burn, pepper, or vegetal bitterness. The finish is consistently characterized as dry and spicy with lingering pine and herbal tones, though reviewers disagree on its duration, with some calling it long and sharp while another notes it is not terribly long-lasting. Opinions also diverge on the overall botanical balance, as some find the spirit light and refreshing, whereas others consider the juniper overshadowed by peppery spice or critique the liquorice-angelica notes as unrefreshing."

Generated with AI from the reviews ·

Vapour Infused Pot Still Distillation
Taste Profile

40% in UK/US, 37.5% in parts of Europe.
Flavor DNA
The Ideal Moment
Premium Well-Balanced
Taste Character
Among Its Peers
Flavor Drivers

Based on reviews that mention the term. Bars are weighted by the number of reviews.

Character Drivers

Based on reviews that mention the term. Bars are weighted by the number of reviews.

Consensus Check

Key findings

Loved for

  • Herbal
  • Pepper
  • Citrus
  • Mild
  • Smooth

Criticized for

  • Grain
  • Sweet
  • Copper
  • Bland

Flavor profile

  • Spicy & Herbal juniper, angelica, spice 49/86
  • Fruity citrus, lemon peel, lemon 37/86
  • Cereal & Nutty grains, almonds, almond 23/86
  • Sweet & Confectionery licorice, liquorice, sweet 22/86
  • Floral floral, lavender, elderflower 19/86

Number of reviews that mention a flavor term from the group. How the flavor groups are defined

Brand Intelligence

Bombay Sapphire: How alike does this range taste, and where does this bottle sit in the portfolio?

Guest Mode Create an account to save your likes and ratings.
Flavor Frameworks
The Guide
How It Works
Sensory Science
Drinks Data