Brand

Colombo

Colombo is a Sri Lankan‑inspired gin brand known for the Colombo No.7 bottling and for London Dry–style expressions, including Navy Strength variants. The range highlights botanicals typical of Sri Lanka integrated into the classic gin framework.
  • Sri Lanka
  • 3 products

Colombo

Meet the producer

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The story
The Colombo concept is based on a historic recipe linked to Sri Lanka (recipes dating back to the 1940s) and commercialized under the name Colombo No.7. The brand has historical ties to Rockland Distillery (Sri Lanka) and, for some expressions/batches, production was carried out abroad (e.g., distillation in England reported by retail sources and reviews). The modern relaunch of Colombo No.7 is documented in the brand narrative and industry profiles.
Production philosophy
To combine the tradition of London Dry gin with the spices and local botanicals of Sri Lanka, favoring a spicy, exotic aromatic profile while retaining the classic gin backbone.
Territory
Conceptual origin Sri Lanka; distributed and marketed on international markets (e.g., Europe, United Kingdom).
Awards and recognition
Featured among the winners of the Bartender Spirits Awards 2024 (Colombo No.7 - Navy Strength) in the published list of awarded brands.
Production method
Produced and marketed as a London Dry Gin; some commercial descriptions and reviews indicate that specific expressions were distilled in copper pot stills in the United Kingdom using recipes inspired by an original Sri Lankan formulation.
Distillation
London Dry (botanicals in infusion/distillation on a neutral alcohol base); sources indicate use of copper pot stills for some distillations carried out in the UK.
Characteristics
Type
Brand
Categories
  • gin
  • London Dry Gin
  • Navy Strength Gin
  • gin with Sri Lankan botanicals
Representative products
  • Gin Colombo 70cl
  • Colombo No.7
  • Colombo Navy Strength Gin 70cl (57% ABV)
What makes it distinctive
  • Historic Sri Lankan recipe (Colombo No.7).
  • Aromatic profile combining Sri Lankan spices with a London Dry style.
  • Variants also available in Navy Strength (around 57% ABV).
  • Bottles marketed in Europe in 70 cl format.

Products from Colombo

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