Bombay Sapphire Sunset 700ml
You know that bit of the evening when the sky goes warm and orange and you just want a drink that matches the mood? This is it. Bombay Sapphire Sunset is the famous blue-bottle gin turned up to glow: sweet mandarin, a little cardamom warmth, a whisper of turmeric. Pour it long over ice, top with tonic, and watch the glass light up gold. Sundowner, sorted.
First hit is that bright, juicy mandarin, sweet and zesty like sun-warmed citrus peel. Underneath it the classic Bombay juniper keeps things proper and gin-like, piney and clean. Then the clever part lands: white cardamom and turmeric bring a gentle, aromatic warmth, more cosy spice than heat. It's smooth, a touch sweet, never sticky, and the citrus hangs around long after you swallow.
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Where it's from
Bombay Sapphire is distilled in England at the Laverstoke Mill distillery in Hampshire, where the botanicals are steamed rather than boiled to keep the flavours bright. Sunset is their special edition built around the idea of golden hour: the original ten botanicals plus three new ones picked for warmth and glow, Indian white cardamom, golden turmeric and bittersweet Spanish mandarin. Same iconic distiller, dressed for the evening.
Quick questions
- What is the price of Bombay Sapphire Sunset 700ml?
Bombay Sapphire Sunset 700ml is KSh 4,399 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Bombay Sapphire Sunset 700ml taste like?
Bright sweet mandarin up front, clean juniper underneath, and a gentle warmth from white cardamom and turmeric. Smooth, lightly sweet and very citrus-forward, not spicy-hot.
- What is the ABV of Bombay Sapphire Sunset?
It's 40% ABV in this 700ml bottle. Standard gin strength, so treat it like any other gin in your G&T.
- How do I serve Bombay Sapphire Sunset?
Over plenty of ice in a big glass with chilled tonic, an orange wheel and a star anise. Or go for a Sunset Buck with ginger ale, fresh ginger and lime.
- What's different about Sunset versus regular Bombay Sapphire?
It keeps the classic ten Bombay botanicals and adds three more: mandarin peel, white cardamom and turmeric. That gives it a golden colour and a sweeter, spiced, citrusy character.
- What food pairs with it?
Anything off the grill loves it. Nyama choma, prawns, spiced samosas, orange-glazed chicken or a sharp cheddar all play nicely with the citrus and spice.
- Where is Bombay Sapphire Sunset made?
In England, at Bombay Sapphire's Laverstoke Mill distillery in Hampshire.
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Bombay Sapphire Sunset 700ml price in Kenya
Buy Bombay Sapphire Sunset 700ml online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 4,399. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
