BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Unveils Limited-Edition Glassware Collection with the French Artist Thomas Lélu

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE COLLABORATION WITH ARTIST THOMAS LELU

[Paris, FR] BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® has revealed a new collaboration with French artist Thomas Lélu, launching on Thursday 24 October and sold in a very limited edition on the cocktails&cie.com website.

At a time when the aperitif is becoming an increasingly important part of French drinking habits, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® has announced an exclusive collaboration with artist Thomas Lélu to create a brand new version of its iconic balloon glass! The glasses will be available online at Cocktails & Cie and will be part of a complete set enabling everyone to make a perfect BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® & Tonic.

The balloon glass is the essential accessory for making a Gin & Tonic. Its rounded shape concentrates the gin's aromas for a richer palate, so it's not for nothing that BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® has made it its signature glass. The glass is enhanced by Thomas Lélu's unique, cheeky touch.
His handwritten signature with its minimalist style has now been added to the emblematic BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® balloon glass, making Gin & Tonic the cocktail of choice at aperitif time. Renowned for its conceptual, witty and thought-provoking phrases, the design for this collaboration is no exception. His message ‘FRESH TOUCH’ refers to the chic French lifestyle and the fresh notes of BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® & Tonic. Aperitif lovers are sure to stand out from the crowd with this very limited edition balloon glass.

Thomas Lélu adds : "For this collaboration with Bombay Sapphire, I wanted something fresh, spontaneous, invigorating and original. So I immediately thought of the word ‘fresh’, which I associate with French. French means French touch, the musical movement of Air and Phoenix that lit up the Paris Olympics. From there we end up with ‘Fresh Touch’, a nod to this modern and timeless creative heritage. "

This year's collaboration with Thomas Lélu in France is the latest in a series of lens designs across Europe. The first collaboration was launched in January with acclaimed Spanish actress Anna Castillo, who partnered with the brand to create a new cocktail and bespoke glass inspired by her love of the sea. The limited-edition BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® x Thomas Lélu glasses will be available in a gift box containing two glasses, two bottles of Fever Tree Mediteranean Tonic and a bottle of BOMBAY SAPPHIRE, priced at €39.99. Available at: https://www.cocktailsetcie.com/

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About BOMBAY SAPPHIRE®

Based on a 1761 recipe, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE is created by perfectly balancing a unique combination of 10 hand-selected exotic botanicals from around the world. Every drop of our gin is distilled at Laverstoke Mill in the south of England and is 100% vapour-infused, a process where the natural flavours of the botanicals are skilfully captured, resulting in the fresh and vibrant taste with which BOMBAY SAPPHIRE is synonymous. Best known for the iconic blue bottle of BOMBAY SAPPHIRE, the brand has expanded its family to create a portfolio of premium and super-premium gins including Bombay Citron Pressé and BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Premier Cru Murcian Lemon. The BOMBAY SAPPHIRE brand has been part of the portfolio of Bacardi Limited, headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda for more than 25 years. Bacardi Limited refers to the Bacardi group of companies, including Bacardi International Limited.

About the BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Distillery

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 100% Vapour Infusion distillation 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. 

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