Brand
Bosford
Bosford is a British gin brand historically created in 1948; today it is part of Bacardi's international portfolio. It offers a commercial range of gins including a London Dry expression and flavored variants (e.g., Bosford Rose). The positioning is focused on mixability and mass-market distribution.
- United Kingdom
- Since 1948
- 1 product
The story
According to sources, the Bosford brand was established in 1948: the original recipe is attributed to William Henry Palmer and was acquired by Martini & Rossi. In subsequent years the brand entered Bacardi's portfolio, which markets it internationally.
Production philosophy
To produce gins with an approachable profile that are easy to mix, preserving elements of the traditional recipe while introducing fruity variants to broaden consumer appeal.
Territory
United Kingdom (brand origin); international distribution via the Bacardi group.
Production method
Distillation and processes indicated in commercial product sheets: steam distillation and cold filtration (retailer product sheets); the brand states the use of the traditional botanicals from the original recipe.
Distillation
Steam distillation; cold filtration (reported in commercial product sheets).
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- Categories
- gin
- London Dry Gin
- Pink Gin
- commercial spirits brand
- Raw materials
- juniper berries
- coriander
- angelica root
- lemon peel
- orange peel
- strawberry and raspberry (for the Rose version)
- neutral spirit (wine/grape base) - indicated in commercial descriptions
- Representative products
- Bosford London Extra Dry Gin (London Dry)
- Bosford Rose Premium Gin (pink gin)
- Gin Bosford 100cl
What makes it distinctive
- Gin brand originating in the United Kingdom (created in 1948).
- Part of Bacardi's portfolio (international distribution and marketing).
- Classic London Dry expression and flavored variants such as Bosford Rose.
- Typical ABV reported 37.5% vol. in product sheets.