Bombay Gin Prices Guide

Is it Made in India?

As is the case with many namesake brands, Bombay gin is not made anywhere near Bombay. In fact, it is made in Whitchurch, Hampshire in England. Bombay gin is named to recognize the popularity of gin during the British raj. It is the second most widely consumed gin in the world!

Three Offerings (Four in the UK)

Bombay gin has three different types - Dry, Sapphire, and Sapphire East. These three types offer blends of eight, ten, and twelve botanicals. The Star of Bombay special edition was released to the UK only in 2015.  Bombay Sapphire is arguably the most popular of the Bombay gins and it includes the following botanicals in its recipe:

Bombay Sapphire East adds lemongrass and black peppercorns, adding a twist to the Sapphire recipe. Bombay Dry features the first eight ingredients.

Bombay Gin Pricing

As you can see in Table 1 below, it appears that the cost rises slightly as more botanicals are added to the recipe. With that said, Bombay gin prices are reasonably similar to other gins of a like quality. Have a look at Table 2, which includes gins in a similar price range.

Table 1: Bombay Gin Average Prices

Table 2: Bombay Gin versus Comparable Gins

As evidenced in Table 2, Bombay Sapphire is quite reasonably priced given that it is the signature product in the Bombay line of gins. Bombay Sapphire also offers a beautiful presentation in its iconic blue glass bottle, allowing it to look like a more expensive gin than it is.

For a bottle in this price point, one could expect a lack of quality. However, Bombay Sapphire is rated particularly high by the Beverage Testing Institute. Its most recent rating was a 92, which is quite high on their scale. Of course, one must decide on their own if a bottle is worth its cost.

Bombay Gin Tasting Notes

Bombay Dry: a traditional gin with a strong juniper taste and a dry finish.

Bombay Sapphire: clean and refreshing with a bright burst of citrus.

Bombay Sapphire East: mellow juniper with a strong black pepper note

Bombay Bramble: tart and dry with juicy blackberry and raspberry flavors and a touch of coriander.

Bombay Gin Recipes

With its ten botanicals, Bombay Sapphire is frequently used in cocktails but can also be used in the simple martini or gin & tonic. Here are some more complicated recipes to include Bombay gins in.