Bartenders fanatical about gin may find themselves heading to Hampshire this Autumn when Bombay Sapphire opens its gin distillery and brand home, Laverstoke Mill in Hampshire, England, to the public. The mill, which dates back to the 10th century, has been completely renovated by The Bombay Spirits Company Limited, undergoing a multi-million pound restoration. Now the newly renovated site provides an opportunity for the public to learn more about the illustrious history of Laverstoke Mill and the unique Vapour Infusion distillation process of Bombay Sapphire gin. The centerpiece, inspired by Britain’s rich heritage of Victorian glasshouse structures, is the two intertwining Botanical Glasshouses – one tropical, one temperate – specifically designed to showcase examples of the 10 hand-selected botanicals from around the world, used in every bottle of Bombay Sapphire gin.
Guests will wander through the Botanical Glasshouses and Botanical Dry Room, see the historical Dakin Stills, understand the rich history of Laverstoke Mill in the Heritage Room, and end the experience with a classic Bombay Sapphire cocktail in the beautifully designed Mill Bar. The Bombay Sapphire Distillery also features the Empire Room, a new advocacy and training centre. Tailored brand education masterclasses will be hosted here for trade and media guests from all over the world, offering an incredible learning experience and opportunity to understand and share in the core values that lie at the heart of Bombay Sapphire.
Valerie Brass, Global Marketing Director of Bombay Sapphire gin, says, “This is a truly exciting time for Bombay Sapphire as we open our doors to the public worldwide and share our story with them for the first time. Our aim was to create a world class distillery, built to mirror the fundamental principles of our brand — beauty, creation and integrity. Everything we do from our iconic blue bottle, to the 10 exotic Bombay Sapphire botanicals and our unique Vapour Infusion process, demonstrate our commitment to quality and innovation in gin distillation.”
Bombay Sapphire Distillery to open in the Autumn
