Master distiller / blender
Anne Brock
- Discipline
- Master distiller / blender
Portrait of Anne Brock
i. Biography
Coming Up
Training in science at the University of Oxford gave Anne Brock the technical grounding that later carried into distilling. Bartending came first in practice, then lead distilling at Jensen’s Bermondsey Gin, before she moved into Bombay Sapphire. The shift was suggested by a friend, and Brock has described it as a point where two parts of her working life came together.
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Where They Are Now
At Laverstoke Mill in England, the distiller’s role is now centred on Bombay Sapphire Gin. Since 2017, Brock has held that post at the Hampshire site.
Signature
Bombay Sapphire Sunset sits within Brock’s signature work at Bombay Sapphire.
In Their Words “I wanted a practical one, something that I could look back at and be like ‘I achieved that today’. But I also wanted to use my science.”
Recognition
Anne Brock has received Icons of Gin 2021 Awards, Master Distiller of the Year (2021).
FAQ
Asked of Anne
What is Anne Brock's current role?
As of 2026, Anne Brock is Master Distiller.
Where did Anne Brock train or study?
Anne Brock trained at University of Oxford.
What recognition has Anne Brock received?
Gin Hall of Fame inductee (2023).
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