Bombay Sapphire opens distillery doors tomorrow
The new Bombay Sapphire distillery at Laverstoke Mill in Hampshire is set to open its doors to the public tomorrow for the very first time.
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The new Bombay Sapphire Distillery
The new Bombay Sapphire distillery at Laverstoke Mill in Hampshire is set to open its doors to the public tomorrow for the very first time.
The Laverstoke Mill was previously a paper mill that produced banknote paper for the Bank of England and the British Empire for nearly 250 years. Before the building was bought by Bombay Sapphire brand owners Bacardi, it had lain abandoned for a number of years.
A highlight of the modern renovated visitor centre and distillery are the two greenhouses that will house the 10 botanicals that go into the Bombay Sapphire gin. The glass houses will be heated by air generated by the distillation process. In addition to the greenhouses, visitors can visit a botanical drying room, a 'heritage room' that reviews the history of the mill, a gin gift shop and an on-site bar.
The distillery will also run daily workshops that visitors can pre-book that will be hosted by 'gin experts' and cover topics on cocktail masterclasses or the ultimate gin & tonic workshop.
The glasshouses have been designed by British designer Thomas Heatherwick. The building is Britain's only processing plant with a BREEAM rating, which is "outstanding" for building sustainability.
The space will also be available to rent for private events.
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Opening times
October to March: 11.00-18.00
April to September: 10.00-20.00
For the self-discovery tickets, which includes a drink at the Mill Bar:
Adult: £15
Child age 12-17: £10
Child age: 0-11: Free
For more personalised experiences such as "The Ambassador Experience", which includes a masterclass, snacks during the cocktail masterclass and a drink in the Mill bar will cost £70. The Ambassador Experience will run on Saturdays fortnightly.
To book tickets and take a look at other smaller and VIP events, visit Bombay Sapphire.
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56-58 Church Walk, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9AN
Registered in England No. 6646125. VAT No. 938 4452 95
