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Bombay Sapphire Gin
Bombay Sapphire Gin makes the heart of many gin lovers race. The blue bottle is recognized worldwide and it was one of the first premium gins on the market. Nowadays, Bombay Gin has grown into one of the best-selling gins globally. Delicious in a Gin & Tonic or other cocktails. At Tasting Collection, we have a great assortment, including the classicBombay Sapphire,Bombay Sapphire EastorBombay Bramble. Order your favorite now!
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The history of Bombay
The story of Bombay Sapphire begins in 1761 with Thomas Dakin. Thomas was only 24 when he established one of the first large distilleries outside London. Initially, he named his distillate Warrington Gin, a reference to the location of the distillery. Thanks to innovative distillation techniques, Warrington Gin quickly gained popularity.
It wasn't until the 1950s that the name Bombay Gin was first used for export to the US. At that time, the popularity of the Martini was exploited, a cocktail that also played an important role in the popular series 'Mad Men'. It's not an exaggeration to say that Bombay Gin then played a major role in the resurgence of gin. In the 1980s, the blue bottle was introduced. The new recipe did the rest. Nowadays, Gordon's is the only London Dry Gin that is more popular.
How is Bombay Gin made?
Laverstroke Mill is home to Bombay Sapphire Gin, the distillery where this delicious drink is produced. The flavor is determined by the so-called botanicals: a combination of different herbs and spices. Juniper is central, but in total, 10 different botanicals are used for the recipe. Among others, lemon peels and almonds from Spain, coriander seeds from Morocco, licorice from China, and grains of paradise from West Africa.
During distillation, these botanicals hang in a basket at the top of the still. As the still is heated, the alcohol vapors rise and essentially pass through the botanicals. During this process, they pick up the various flavors of the botanicals. It's actually comparable to steaming ingredients instead of boiling them in hot water.
Through a condenser, the alcohol vapors are turned back into liquid. Although flavorful, the alcohol percentage at that point is still far too high. Therefore, water from Lake Vyrnwy in Wales is used to achieve the final strength of 40% percent.
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Have you also gotten a craving for a Gin & Tonic? Or maybe another delicious cocktail like a Californication or a Negroni? Then you can take a nice step by bringing home Bombay Sapphire. Check the extensive assortment at Tasting Collection and choose one of the options. Our prices are sharp and we deliver quickly. Enjoy!
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A wide range of gin
Gin seems like a very simple drink and in is at its core. All you have to do is flavor neutral alcohol with various botanicals. But the good gin producers go much further in their search for the perfect gin. So what exactly is perfect? That is different for everyone, because, after all, tastes differ. However, high quality is paramount for all gin makers. So whether a gin suits your tastes or not, you can bet that the producer is doing everything possible to ensure quality.
Anyone who takes a look at the wide range of gin on Whisky.com will immediately understand what we mean. In particular, it is the botanicals in which a great deal of care is taken. For example, there are gin producers who boast that their herbs, spices and other flavorings are local. Think locally picked sea fennel and elderflower, for example, or citrus fruits that grow only in Japan. It's the way to make a gin distinctive.
The history of gin
Gin as we know it today has its origins in the mid-17th century. At that time, gin was very popular in Holland and Belgium, where expert distillers marketed malt wine and other grain distillates. They added extra flavor with juniper, coriander and anise, among others. Jenever was discovered by the English when William of Orange's English army went into battle with Dutch soldiers. The Dutch drank their courage with a shot of gin. The term "Dutch Courage" is derived from this tradition.
When William of Orange came to power in 1688 and captured the English throne, he encouraged the production of English drinks. By imposing high import taxes on foreign drinks, the popularity of gin exploded. Gin was a descendant of Dutch gin. Juniper berry was the dominant flavor, but the expertise of English distillers sometimes left something to be desired. This was mainly because basically anyone was allowed to make gin. An aspiring distiller only had to make his intentions public, for example with a bill on the front door, and wait ten days.
Gin was cheap and easily available. Logically, then, it was hugely popular in London at the beginning of the 18th century. In the centuries that followed, the quality continued to improve and that popularity slowly spread throughout the rest of the world.
This is how gin is made
The production of gin basically falls into two categories: distilled and infused gin. The simplest way to make gin is infused gin(compound gin in English). Cheaper gins are made this way, but there are also many high-quality gins that follow this method. This type of gin is made by soaking botanicals in neutral alcohol or simply adding flavor extracts to alcohol.
Distilled gin is made by adding botanicals to the still. London Dry Gin is a more strictly regulated version of distilled gin: only water may be added afterwards. Typically, distilled gin may still have an infusion added to it afterwards, such as cucumber or rose petals.
The perfect Gin & Tonic
Gin & Tonic is one of those drinks that never gets boring. And because there are so many great tonics available these days, you can keep experimenting. In our webshop you will find dozens of different tonics. But how do you make the perfect Gin & Tonic? A perfect serve, as it is also called, actually varies by brand. One gin goes better with a certain tonic than another.
Personally, we like to use a highball or Collins glass for a Gin & Tonic, but of course you can decide what you like best. The ratio is usually 1 part gin to 3 parts tonic. Garnishing depends on the gin you use. For example, check out what botanicals are in the gin. You're bound to find good inspiration there.
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