Star of Bombay
by Bombay Sapphire · Gin · Hampshire (England), United Kingdom
Star of Bombay is a London Dry Gin from Bombay Sapphire, a brand launched in 1986 and sold by Diageo to Bacardi in 1997. It was created in 2015 for the British market and later taken to other countries. The name comes from the Star of Bombay, a 182-carat star sapphire from Sri Lanka that the actor Douglas Fairbanks gave to his wife, the actress Mary Pickford.
It uses the eight botanicals of Bombay Original Dry (juniper, coriander, lemon peel, orris root, angelica, almond, liquorice and cassia), in different proportions, plus bergamot peel from Calabria and ambrette seeds from Ecuador. The vapor infusion in the Dakin stills is slower, about 9.5 hours versus 6.5, and the gin is bottled at 47.5%.
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What you'll taste
Dry and medium-bodied, with strong alcohol. The first sip brings juniper, nuts and coriander; mid-palate, black pepper.
How much each flavor family shows up in this drink, adding up to 100%. The intensity of each sensation is in the profile further down.
How the flavors unfold
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Sensory profile
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Tech specs
- Category
- Gin
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Hampshire (England)
- Alcohol content
- 47.5% ABV
- Type
- London Dry Gin
- Distillation
- Slow vapor infusion in Dakin stills (~9.5 hours)
- Serving
- Neat or in cocktails
Composition
- Botanicals
- 10: the 8 from Bombay Original Dry, bergamot and ambrette
Source: Bebidário tech specs
Nutrition facts
≈ 262 kcalin 100 ml
≈ 131 kcalin a 50 ml shot
Estimate of the calories from alcohol only (47.5% ABV): sugars and other ingredients are not counted. In Brazil, alcoholic drinks are exempt from nutrition labeling.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Star of Bombay?
Star of Bombay is a gin by Bombay Sapphire. Type: London Dry Gin.
Where is Star of Bombay from?
The Bombay Sapphire brand is from the United Kingdom.
Who owns the Bombay Sapphire brand?
The Bombay Sapphire brand is owned by Bacardi Limited. It was founded in 1987.
What is the alcohol content of Star of Bombay?
Star of Bombay is 47.5% ABV: 47.5 ml of pure alcohol in every 100 ml.
What is Star of Bombay made from?
Botanicals: 10: the 8 from Bombay Original Dry, bergamot and ambrette.
How many calories are in Star of Bombay?
About 262 kcal per 100 ml (131 kcal in a 50 ml shot), counting only the alcohol. Sugars and other ingredients are not included.
How should Star of Bombay be served?
Neat or in cocktails.