Bombay Bramble Blackberry & Raspberry Gin

Bombay Bramble Blackberry & Raspberry Flavored Gin

• Description: Bombay Bramble is a flavored gin from Bombay Sapphire, inspired by the classic Bramble cocktail. It's made by infusing Bombay Dry Gin with a 100% natural fruit infusion of freshly harvested blackberries and raspberries. This process gives the gin a distinct, deep reddish-pink color and a natural fruit flavor without any added sugar.

• Tasting Notes:

  • Aroma: The nose is dominated by a forward note of whole red summer berries, complemented by rich, fruity juniper and a hint of green spice.
  • Palate: The taste is predominantly juniper and citrus, with an aromatic red berry roundness and a touch of licorice spice. It's described as tart and rather dry, with a clear gin character. Some detect notes of coriander and a hint of lemon zest.
  • Finish: The finish is remarkably smooth and dry, with the blackberry and raspberry flavors lingering on the tongue after the spirit has gone. Some describe it as having a hint of spice and a dry, unsweetened raspberry preserve note.

• Awards and Ratings:

  • Rated 93 points by Wine Enthusiast.

• Overall Impression: Bombay Bramble is a bold and fruity gin that successfully marries the classic juniper notes of gin with the natural sweetness and tartness of blackberries and raspberries. It avoids being overly sweet, offering a more sophisticated and dry interpretation of a berry-infused gin.

• Serving Suggestions:

  • Classic Serve: Best enjoyed long over ice with tonic water and a wedge of lemon. Some suggest using a sweeter tonic to bring out the berry flavors more.
  • Cocktails: It's a versatile gin for cocktails. It can be used in place of sloe gin for a twist on a Sloe Gin Fizz or in other berry-forward cocktails. Some reviewers found it worked well in a French 75 or even a Negroni (though opinions vary on the latter).
  • Avoid: Some suggest avoiding super savory applications like a Very Dirty Martini.

• User Reviews: Reviews are mixed. Some users find it delicious and a great alternative to sweeter pink gins, enjoying it with tonic or lemonade. However, some find it has a medicinal or cough syrup-like taste, or an artificial chemical flavor. It seems personal preference plays a significant role in the enjoyment of this gin.