Episode 44: Bombay Sapphire

Episode 44 features Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin, a very popular gin in a blue bottle. Bottled in 750mL at 47% ABV, or 94 proof for me in the US market, 40% and 80 proof through most of the rest of the world, it retails for about $22.Enjoy this episode with a classic Gin & Tonic!Bombay Sapphire's official website: https://www.bombaysapphire.com/ Brief Historical Timeline:1761 - Thomas Dakin founds a distillery and creates a list of botanicals for a gin recipe1961 - G&J Greenall's of Warrington, England, expands production with room for contract distilling1960s - American Allan Sorbin begins importing Greenall's Warrington Gin to the United States that is rebranded as Bombay Dry Gin1987 - Bombay Sapphire is launched2000 - Bombay Sapphire sells a million cases that year2019 - Bombay Sapphire sells 4.7 million cases that year, making it the third most popular gin worldwideKey Cocktails:Bombay Sapphire is perfect for a Gin & Tonic.The St-Germain Cocktail:1 part Bombay Sapphire Gin3 parts quality tonic, like Fever-Tree Indian Tonic WaterLime wedge garnishCombine all the ingredients over ice in a glass, stir gently and serve with a lime wedge.References:Gin Made Me Do It - Book by Jassy DavisProof: The Science of Booze - Book by Adam RogersBon Appetit Article on Types of GinLondon Dry Gin Regulations OverviewWikipedia Article on the Gin CrazeWikipedia Article on Gin Lane by William HogarthDifford's Guide Article on G&J Greenall'sWikipedia Article on Bombay SapphireWikipedia Article on the Star of Bombay Statista Report on Top Selling Gin BrandsStatista Report on Bombay Sapphire Sales VolumeThe Spirits Business Article on Bombay Sapphire HistoryContact Information:Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.comJoin my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHfFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/Twitter: @LLConnoisseur