Bombay Sapphire Logo and Tagline
Bombay Sapphire is a brand of gin that was first launched in 1986 by English wine-merchant IDV. In 1997 Diageo sold the brand to Bacardi. Its name originates from the popularity of gin in India during the British Raj and “Sapphire” refers to the violet-blue Star of Bombay which was mined from Sri Lanka and is now on display at the Smithsonian Institution.
Quick Info
- Industry : Gin
- Manufacturer : Bombay Spirits Co., Ltd.
- Distributor : Bacardi
- Country of origin : England
- Introduced : 1986
- Website : bombaysapphire.com.