The Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru Murcian Lemon gin is a premium spirit variety from the brand that's focused on high-quality flavor and also sustainable ingredients. The gin is named premier cru, which translates to 'first growth,' after the French wine classification term and is based on the brand's signature London dry gin. The spirit is infused with hand-picked and hand-peeled lemons that have been sourced from a single harvest in Murcia, Spain, while the botanical mix includes naval and Mandarin oranges.
Master of Botanicals Ivano Tonutti spoke on the new Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru Murcian Lemon gin saying, "I am delighted to showcase the work of our suppliers and farmers in Murcia, many of whom I’ve known personally for over 20 years, in a truly remarkable gin. Each lemon has been hand-picked at its ripest moment in small quantities during the late Fino harvest season, using skilful techniques passed down from generation to generation. Murcian citrus is particularly special due to the exact region where it is grown. Sitting in a basin between mountain and sea, it is the perfect micro-climate for growing citrus that slowly ripens in the winter months for the best tasting fruit and impactful flavour."
Sustainable Citrus Gins
Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru Murcian Lemon is Bittersweet Yet Balanced
Trend Themes
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