Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin Reviews and Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color
Clear
Nose / Aroma / Smell
The aroma is classic London Dry with savory notes of pine, coriander, and anise laid over a hidden sweet tone.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
The flavor profile builds upon the aromas with more savory juniper and rosemary notes, but there is a blast of fresh lemon and the peppery bite of cinnamon as well.
Finish
The finish is brisk and clean with lingering pine and herbal notes.
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Ratings & Reviews
Member Reviews and Ratings of Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin
Herman,
Strong florals and juniper.
Robert,
Makes a wonderful dry martini
Thomas,
It's ok twice a year, if you like gin
Marian,
My favorit gin for GIN&TONIC. Soft and rich taste.
Ian,
Go to Gin of choice. Not big into G and Ts, but definitely enjoy this in an extra dry martini
Chaz,
Quintessential London Dry Gin
Chris,
My go-to form mixed gin drinks. Juniper forward, pine, but we'll balanced. A classic taste on the London Dry Gin
David,
One of my top three.
David,
A little disappointed that this wasn’t smoother. Not something to sip. Ok for mixing, other Gins mix just as well for half the cost. Not finding a long term space in my home bar.
Francis,
My go to gin. Clean and crisp.
Justin,
The best!
Joseph,
What a gin should be!! The botanicals are full and not overwhelming.
Alicia,
the best gin i have had
Peter,
Well balanced, smooth. A favorite!
Ty,
Bombay Sapphire has been our staple gin for several years.
Michael,
Solid gin, very smooth.
Jonathan,
Great botanical taste, good on the rocks or mixed with tonic. Strong burn when drinking neat.
Mary-Ann,
Not a sipping gin. Lots of juniper after taste.
Donald,
solid option for mixing
John,
Sly botanical taste ... just a little, just right.
David,
My favorite gin especially for martinis.
Michał,
Great gin, very smooth, nice alone with some cubes of ice, but better with tonic water. Not so good with Martini.
Ryan,
timeless classic
Mike,
smooth and tasty
Kyle,
My rating is purely subjective because I dislike Gin
Daniel,
Look, this is a reliable and versatile gin. It's a standard that will work great in a G&T, a martini, or a negroni. If there's any doubt which gin to pick, it's a comfortable old go to. It's not high end, but that's okay.
Jason,
Great gin for G&T's
Brian,
Great with Elderberry tonic
Matt,
Always great with a little Tonic!
Raye,
Gin and tonic
Andromeda,
This London dry gin is an all-time favorite, with just a beautiful perfume and clear juniper.
guest,
Leicht und perfect zum Mixen
Kyle,
My house standard for gin. Great taste, crisp, juniper stands out, with a nice peppery aftertaste.
Peter,
Not bad for G&T's
Leif,
All-time favorite gin that's always in stock. I slightly prefer Sapphire East but that's much hard to find.
Jake,
I am not a fan of Gin. Drank this straight on the bus to downtown Orlando as a pledge and I will never make that mistake again. Only bearable when mixed with fruit juice.
Scott,
Drinkable and delicious. The perfect gin for martinis.
Jake,
A good tonic gin.
D,
Best gin
Nicholas,
An excellent gin. That said, could I pick it out of a lineup featuring other big-name gins? Probably not.
Thomas,
Just regular gin.
guest,
Solid gin for martinis. Dry and earthy. Mixes well.
John,
Go to gin
Carol,
Like it and it is consistent.
Nathan,
Best off the shelf, find it anywhere, Gin around. There are better Gins, but this is my mainstay when I need something reliable and still good.
Achilles,
An ice cold Bombay Sapphire martini, straight up, shaken and strained, three olives. Perfection in a glass. The standard by which all other cocktails are measured.
Mike,
My wife's go to. Makes a mean martini.
Michael,
This might be the best London Dry on the market. The only reason it doesn't get a 10 is because I haven't tried them all. Perfect London Dry, citrus and juniper, a bit of pepper and a long spicy finish. I don't think there is a better G&T. Can't wait to try it in a martini
Kayleigh,
Personal favorite, light and smooth, and a go-to for my everyday cocktails.
Kenneth,
My house gin.
John,
LOVE IT WHEN I AM DRINKING GIN. MY PREFERENCE IS SAPPHIRE ON THE ROCKS WITH ANCHOVY OLIVES.
Stuart,
Good all rounder.
Greg,
nice hints of juniper. My favorite is The Chemist Gin from Ashville, NC. Check it out.
Dustin,
I love this gin flavor. My only gin pour at home.
Allegra,
This is my first choice in gin. Just the right amount of juniper, and nicely dry on the rocks, as a G&T, or in a martini.
John,
The House Gin...
Richard,
Good every day gin
Steven,
My go-to spirit when I’m not sure what I want. Clean, refreshing, and love the juniper and lemon peel.
Wendy,
Rocks with a twist
Derek,
my go to cheapish gin. solid all around for G&T
Danny,
Great botanicals love the juniper
Bringme,
My standard for a G&T
Zack,
Very nice tasting gin. Very floral. Amazing choice to mix for G&T.
James,
I have the White bottle version: Bombay Dry which is exactly as the name suggests very clean and palatable gin - I prefer to add something citrus-y with it and a Mediterranean Tonic
Brendan,
Liked it, but had to do with history and the piney notes that are powerful without adding orange and lime.
Michael,
The first time I had this, I asked why am I drinking Tanqueray. Perfect with tonic. Although further in the night it winds up on the rocks.
guest,
Crisp smooth and flavoursome. Makes a fantastic Gin & Tonic
Chris,
Really good solid go to
Joshua,
a decent herbal gin; almost acceptable as a sipper, good in mixed drinks, and nearly strong enough for a good g&r
Burton,
This is not my usual drink, but it is crisp and refreshing. Worth a try.
Wendy,
I drink gin only in the summertime. And when I drink gin, I choose Bombay Saphire.
Cara,
My favorite for a good Gimlet.
Luis,
Solid gin. Nothing incredible, but never disappoints.
guest,
Wonderful in gin and tonics
Casey,
Standard is the word. While it is most certainly not the pinnacle of distilling, there is good reason for it to be widely recognized and stand out as a staple among value brands.
August,
Very good. Lots of nice flavours. :)
Isak,
Nice that u like it
Cassandra,
Versatile, I don't have a lot of experience with Gin but I keep coming back to this
guest,
Pretty standard gin. A good classic juniper taste but very strong notes of anise, coriander, and liquorice. Extremely well balanced, allowing all the botanicals to perfectly compliment each-other.
I give it 5/10, although it is well put together it is rather simple and liquorice is not my favourite especially when it stands out as much as it does here.
Jason,
Perfect Gin for mixers, martinis, and the like. When you're feeling a little Hemingway. Its clear, cool, and clean, it makes you feel civilized.
Isaac,
Hands down my favorite Gin. Smooth, no crazy after taste. Just simply perfect 👌🏽
Megan,
I love me some magic blue martinis!
Michael,
Delicious!!
Todd,
Perfect for a gin and tonic. Martini's I have other go to gins.
David,
Notes of coriander, juniper berries and citrus,
Better than many gins alone but great for long-drinks and cocktails,
guest,
Makes for a good gin tonic
Robert,
My go to gin for martinis, gin n tonics. Smooth, not to junipery. Love it
Brian,
Best used for gin/tonic
Justin,
Smooth, great in a martini or as g&t. Versatile.
Charles,
Good easy dry gin, great for making gin tonics and dry martinis alike.
guest,
Great base for GT
Jonathan,
One of the best gins. I have tried countless gins. Many are good and I always have a few to choose from in my cabinet, but this one is a staple I refuse to be without.
Landen,
just don't like Gin
Austin,
Favorite Gin
Scotty,
Always a good choice, clean, fresh, and delicious.
Thomas,
Gin isn't my forte. But of the few i have had Sapphire is the base line for quality.
My preferred cocktail:
Gin-Ger Ale
1 shot of gin and a can of Ginger Ale.
If you can find it, Sapphire East adds a little bit more flavor.
Bruce,
Subtle flavor no strong pine tree taste
Joseph,
good for Martini's that's all I use this for
Papa,
wonderful for a martini
Carmine,
This was my drink of choice for years!! If I’m drinking gin I’ll have this magical liquid over any other brand!! Oh the memories...
Chris,
your average cheap gin
James,
Martini - YES; G&T - Not so much. The Bombay Dry is my favorite of the reasonably-priced gins.
Gordon,
Smells fresh and starts off mild but quickly turns harsh. Any subtle hint of juniper is quickly overwhelmed by salt and pepper finish. Better choices out there.
Marc,
Nice average gin that does not have the skunky taste that green bottled gins have.
You pay for the name, but a good gin.
Scott,
Run of the mill gin - Not Hendricks but OK
Brian,
My go-to for a great G&T
Doug,
Good go-to gin to keep around the house. I now prefer their "East" version which is a bit more black-pepper forward and contains lemongrass, but this is the gin that I got started with, so it holds a special place for me.
Derris,
Always does the trick when trying to wind down a busy day
Jim,
My go to gin.
I love a dirty martini made with this one.
Valerie,
Pretty standard, good sipping Gin
Mike,
Refreshing and light
Kristian,
With a splash of club and some muddled cucumbers, this is my summertime go to.
Anthony,
Love it! Smooth swallow!
Nicholas,
Bombay Sapphire is a cheap, well made gin with less juniper punch than Tanqueray. This doesn't make it ideal for everything however and it certainly isn't worth drinking on its own. Bombay Sapphire makes a great G&T (grab the Fever Tree tonic and some actual limes) and an okay classic martini if it's shaken. It can't hold its own in a negroni however. A good shelf standard but you'll want an alternate.
Derrel,
Love it in a very dry martini.
Michael,
I'm no pro connoisseur, however, I enjoy the light citrus flavor followed by a pleasant juniper finish. None of the flavors over power eachother either, which is great. This, in my opinion, leads to a complex and defined gin which may very well compete with the more expensive top shelf distilleries.
Kevin,
Love this gin. Crisp and clean. Even drier would be better
seth,
It's good but is missing the piney flavors like tangeray has
Cameron,
Very good
Mary-Margaret,
Gin reminds me of mosquito repellant
Gary,
Love it
David,
Love the smoothness of this spirit, the best damn martini comes from Bombay Sapphire, with the exception of maybe Plymouth Gin
Dustin,
When I decide to go the gin route Bombay is the only way to go.
Paul,
My go to, when I am out and about. When mixed properly, Bombay Sapphire is a fantastic classic dry gin.
Thomas,
very clean, pine scent, acerbic. I always get a bit of sweetness from Bombay that I haven't gotten much agreement on, but whatever. It's good. I don't buy it for myself because it's an out for gift givers, but it's good.
Jeffrey,
Makes great dirty martinis
Wes,
Martini, perfect.
andrea,
Colpo sicuro, una certezza
John,
Never Dissapoints
Rich,
Crisp
guest,
Great gin. Not a huge gin fan but this stuff is a staple to stock at the bar.
Matt,
Beautiful, balanced gin. Damn near perfection in a GnT
guest,
Smoth balanced great $ for quality
guest,
Smooth and drinkable
George,
Forever the go to, in any situation.
guest,
Solid gin
Jaka,
The best
Derek,
Easy drinking,
Geoff,
Solid.
guest,
Decent Gin!
Richard,
Can't go wrong with Bombay Sapphire. Whatever your Gin cocktail of choice is Bombay makes it better.
Denis,
Джин как джин. Либо стопками либо в коктейлях.
Frank,
Komplex, reicher Geschmack nach Wacholder
guest,
Spicy
guest,
Wonderful balanced combination of Botanicals and Herbs. Truly comes to life with tonic and a lime. Simple and refreshing.
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