Sapphire.
Posted on 05/03/2017 5:23:59 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Gin's alcohol content may be as much as 77%, not 40% as claimed Liquor authorities across Canada are recalling a brand of gin that may contain almost twice as much alcohol as claimed on the bottle.
The Liquor Control Board Of Ontario was the first to issue a recall after its internal quality assurance team discovered that some bottles of Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin had not been properly diluted, resulting in an alcohol content of 77 per cent, not 40 per cent as listed on the bottle.
It's the second time in recent weeks such an error has been discovered. The province's liquor board recalled Georgian Bay brand vodka in March because several hundred bottles had not been properly diluted.
The LCBO says only 1.14-litre bottles of the product are affected, and they all have a product code of L16304 on the bottle. All affected bottles have been pulled off store shelves, but some may have already been purchased.
Bombay Sapphire All affected bottles have a product code of L16304W printed on the bottom. (CFIA)
Anyone who has done so is urged to return it to the place of purchase for a refund. "We do not recommend consumption of this product," the product's distributor, Bacardi Canada, said in a statement emailed to CBC News.
Bacardi is also known for its rum and owns brands such as Grey Goose vodka and Dewar's whisky.
Four other provincial alcohol regulators followed the LCBO's lead and recalled the Bombay Sapphire gin, with the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation pulling the product from shelves, as has Saskatchewan's Liquor and Gaming Authority.
Quebec's Société des alcools du Québec as well as the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation have also recalled the product.
Wednesday evening, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced the recall had been expanded countrywide.
The product, which is imported and distributed by Bermuda-based rum conglomerate Bacardi, would have the product code of L16304 imprinted near the bottom of the back of the bottle everywhere in Canada, but the UPC or barcode numbers would differ.
In Ontario, the UPC code for the product is 620213190208. The British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch sells the same product with the same UPC code, but it's not known if it is from the same batch.
In a release, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said "there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product."
Bacardi Canada said "we believe this incident is isolated to Canada only."
Or a jolly good Pims Cup to go with a blazing chicken vindaloo.
The nerve of some manufacturers, giving you more than they promise!
Having a VT with Smirnoff 100 and Fire Tree Premium Lite Tonic. Oh Mamma!
Correction: that’s several jolly good Pims Cups
Take time to enjoy the juniper berry flavor.
Drink very slowly...it is intoxicating.
If you are not careful, your appreciation will stumble into a rowdy celebration.
Martinis are best with a fine gin. Hold the vermouth to a dash or less.
This is way over the top. What will Canadians use now for mouthwash? And in the winter, September - May, what will they use for windshield de-icer? How will they light campfires? Gasoline is so dangerous and not to be taken internally. And what about Grandmas? What will they use for pickling now? How much can our neighbors take? When will it all end?
“Twice as much alcohol for the same price? Sounds like a pretty good deal. Just put in more tonic.”
I’m thinking this sort of thing doesn’t happen very often.
You still using the gunpowder proof test?
Diluted..??? They dilute your hooch in Canada..?? That's a bummer Dude....
Tang, BombedToday, Wifebeater. They are all good.
That’s some damned good quality control they have there. It’s a good thing they’re not making auto parts, that would stain you for awhile
I once got completely wasted on vodka.. I was never able to drink it again...
LCBO? Lesbians, Cannibals, Bisexuals, and Otters?
An alkie ‘complaining’ about twice as much booze as advertised is tantamount (and about as likely as)
to
weewillyclinton complaining about his woody lasting 4 hours
An alkie ‘complaining’ about twice as much booze as advertised is tantamount (and about as likely as)
to
weewillyclinton complaining about his woody lasting 4 hours
Boodles or Seagram’s with Lime. I am ambivalent about Gordon’s or Bombay’s.
I’m lost in the ozone agin’
I’m lost in the ozone agin’
I’m drinkin’ wine
I’m drinkin’ gin
I’m lost in the ozone agin’
Sapphire.
Wow. And I’ve been wasting my money on Beefeaters all these years.
What makes good gin? 2-3 shots of Beefeaters, a slice of lime, some tonic water and ice in a glass in my hand.
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