BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Distillery Celebrates Decade at Historic Laverstoke Mill

All BOMBAY SAPPHIRE products in the onsite shop and on shop.bombaysapphire.com will be available at a 10% discount throughout October, with exclusive weekly flash offers

Laverstoke, Hampshire, UK, October 10th, 2024

Located in the heart of the Hampshire countryside along the idyllic River Test, the BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Distillery is celebrating a milestone ten years at the historic Laverstoke Mill, where every drop of BOMBAY SAPPHIRE is crafted.

Since opening its doors to the public in 2014, the BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Distillery has become a much-loved visitor experience, welcoming over 600,000 visitors for tours, masterclasses and events, plus over 13,000 experts from the hospitality trade around the world since 2014.

Drawing attention not only for its spirit craftsmanship, but also for its unique and striking glasshouses designed by multi-award winning British designer and architect Thomas Heatherwick. Here visitors can see the beautiful botanicals which are hand-selected from locations around the world, before being vapour-infused to give BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin its smooth and complex taste.

The BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Distillery continues to offer a range of interactive experiences including guided tours, gin cocktail masterclasses, and tastings. Special packages, such as Infusions, Sunset, and Premier Cru experiences, provide more in-depth tours focused on specific expressions, and include a bottle to take home.

Sam Carter, Senior Brand Ambassador for BOMBAY SAPPHIRE commented:

“Being part of the BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Distillery for the past decade has been an incredibly rewarding journey, watching it evolve into a must-visit destination. Laverstoke Mill’s rich history, combined with craftsmanship and innovation, offers visitors a unique experience, and it's inspiring to see people from around the world engage with the artistry behind the gin and its growing legacy.

The proud history of Laverstoke Mill is recorded as far back as the 1086 Domesday Book, in which a mill is noted on the site. Laverstoke Mill has been under the ownership of William the Conqueror, Henry VIII and enjoyed four royal visits, most recently Queen Elizabeth II in 1962.

The heritage of BOMBAY SAPPHIRE begins in 1761 when Thomas Dakin purchased a site in Warrington, England, with the intention of distilling gin. In 1831, the Dakin family purchased a still, and adapted it to separate the exotic botanicals from the neutral grain spirit, capturing the delicate flavours of the botanicals in the vapour – an artisanal and rare distillation process now known as Vapour Infusion. This recipe went on to become BOMBAY SAPPHIRE, which disrupted the world of gin in 1986 with its striking blue faceted bottle, amongst a sea of green and brown gin bottles typically found at the time.

Sam Halsall, UK Sales & Marketing Manager for Bacardi Brand Homes added:

“Over the last decade, the distillery has transformed from a production-focused space into a vibrant visitor experience. From guided tours of BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gins to hosting weddings and events, we've elevated every aspect of what we offer. Our goal is to create an unforgettable experience, blending our passion for gin with Laverstoke Mill's rich heritage. Recently, we earned Wildlife Habitat Council certification for our biodiversity and conservation efforts, a fantastic achievement that our team worked devotedly towards.”

Visitors can also enjoy the café, bar, and shop for souvenirs, including personalised gin bottles, which can be ordered online directly from the distillery at www.shop.bombaysapphire.com.

In celebration of the anniversary, all products in the onsite and online store will be available at a 10% discount throughout October, with exclusive weekly flash offers. On October 10, 10 lucky customers who place an order on this date will be randomly selected to receive a £100 Distillery Gift Card, which can be used for experiences, or at the distillery café, bar, or shop.

For more information on visiting the distillery and booking experiences, visit here.

Enjoy BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® responsibly.

©2024 BOMBAY SAPPHIRE AND ITS TRADE DRESS ARE TRADEMARKS.

ENDS

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NOTES TO EDITORS:

The BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Distillery, located at the historic Laverstoke Mill in Hampshire, offers visitors a unique glimpse into the world of gin production. Opened to the public in 2014, the distillery is renowned for its Vapour Infusion process and its iconic glasshouses, designed by Heatherwick Studios, which showcase the ten botanicals used in the gin. With a range of tours, tastings, and cocktail masterclasses, the distillery provides an immersive experience for gin enthusiasts. Visitors can also enjoy the onsite café, bar, and shop.