Liqueurs

A liqueur fit for a King- It's not new indeed it's been knocking around since 1903 when it was created by Berry Bros & Rudd for King Edward VII to warm him up on wintry drives but we think it’s time to shout about King's Ginger Liqueur, which has just had a spruce up for the 21st century. This splendidly pokey liqueur is packed with spicy dried and raw root ginger flavours and a robust 41% abv hit, which make it a great addition to long drinks such as Mojito and Mules, and in warming nips like Rusty Nail/Whisky Mac style drinks Oh and you can also tip it over ice cream, pair it with chocolate and sip it neat Classy, versatile and authentic we think it deserves to be the next St Germain.
Imbibe -  Nov 2009

Festive Tipple. No Christmas is complete without a bottle of something special to sip. The wine merchant Berry Bros created The King's Ginger liqueur in 1903 specially for King Edward VII, to stimulate and revivify His Majesty. With its delectable taste derived from macerated ginger root and lemon peel, the tipple remains a winter favourite.
The Daily Telegraph, 26 November 2011 The King’s Ginger is the emphatically ginger liqueur that was specifically formulated by Berry Bros. in 1903 for King Edward VII. Rich and zesty, it was created to stimulate and revivify His Majesty and has been appreciated by bon viveurs ever since. The King’s Ginger is created by the careful maceration of ginger root enlivened by the judicious addition of citrus in the form of lemon peel. Although warming and heartening on a cold day as originally intended, it is a splendidly uplifting tonic to be enjoyed on its own all year round as well as in any number of cocktails and long drinks. It has been described by Jonathan Ray in The Field as “opulently and sublimely gingery.”

The appearance is seductively golden. On the nose an instantly warming aroma of ginger, zesty lemon, sherbet and golden syrup leads to an initial sweetness on the palate that is followed by bite of ginger and lemon notes. The mouth feel is deliciously satisfying and warming and the finish is lingering and extremely long.

Blackcurrants have been grown on the White Heron Estate in Herefordshire by Jo’s family for 140 years. The rich soil and summer sunshine result in the most succulent barriers, pressed on the day of harvest to capture the intense flavours. 

The King’s Ginger is a liqueur which was specifically formulated by Berry Bros. & Rudd in 1903 for King Edward VII. Rich and zesty, it was created to stimulate and revivify His Majesty and has been appreciated by bon viveurs ever since.  A fiery ginger spirit enlivened by a hit of zesty lemon, this is best enjoyed both on its own or in cocktails. 

Twice distilled for an extra pure flavour. Made from caraway seeds, Mentzendorff Kummel is a natural digestif.

Mentzendorff Kummel is perfect digestif, made to the original 1823 recipe in ancient copper stills in Saumur.” (Jonathan Ray, Daily Telegraph - 07 July 07)

This unusually rose-coloured spirit is not perhaps what was expected of a violet liqueur, but its powerful perfume is quite obviously natural violet. This is perfectly mirrored on the palate and the intense perfume is carried effortlessly and spread throughout. It has good length and is dry enough to be used on ice (but is particularly delightful on vanilla ice-cream).
Ronnix Cox, Brands Heritage Director

The finest wild sloe berries are infused with our award-winning London Dry Gin to produce a benchmark-setting example of this most comfortingly British drink. Rich sloe fruit and that distinctive almond edge lead on to a lightly textured, well-rounded mouthful of vibrant fruit. There’s a wonderful balance between sweetness and the faintest bitter note. Many believe that Sloe Gin should be enjoyed neat, but also try it on the rocks or in a variety of cocktails – it’s far more versatile than you might think.

Made from wormwood plant extracts which grow naturally in the Savoie-Mont Blanc region of France, this Absinthe allows you to enjoy the drink which was immortalized in Paris during the 19th Century. The favourite drink of poets and artists such as Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Absinthe was said to awake "La fée verte" and give inspiration to many great works of art.

Created especially for His Majesty King Edward VII as he engaged in his winter sporting pursuits, The King’s Ginger liqueur has an unmistakable and utterly delectable taste of firey root ginger and zesty lemon peel.

Displayed in an attractive presentation box, this gift pack contains one 50cl bottle of King's Ginger and a 1.5oz mini hip flask, the perfect size to keep a supply of King's Ginger at hand during outdoor pursuits.

This expression has a mass of sweetness accompanying the cocoa powder and vanilla hit. Notes of liqueur chocolates are an initial surprise, turning into softer, delightful flavours of chocolate ice-cream. Naughty and very sticky, this is best as an ingredient in small quantities than sipped alone. Nevertheless, it has a great balance of chocolate and vanilla.
Ronnix Cox, Brands Heritage Director

Naturally a deep mahogany, this extraordinary liqueur offers a soft, judiciously sweet and honest nose with an intense note of caramelised banana skins. The palate offers sweet and sticky bananas with a whiff of menthol floating on a bed of banoffee, leading to a sweet and deliciously unusual finish. Try it over ice or in cocktails.
Ronnie Cox, Brands Heritage Director

Classically golden in colour, the nose carries a powerful cooked orange peel with subtle influence of Turkish delight. On the mid-palate, pithy orange bitterness is assisted by herbal notes and balanced later by sweetness. This is not overly sweet and quite dry on the finish: it would make a wonderful addition to a classic Vesper.
Ronnix Cox, Brands Heritage Director

Cocktail cherries and marzipan are predominant in this dark rose expression. On the palate, there’s something reminiscent of sloe gin, then an array of apricot, Luxardo cherry and marzipan. The lingering finish is well-balanced and memorable.
Ronnix Cox, Brands Heritage Director

A mellow, sweet liqueur flavoured with myrtle and orange and created by Carthusian monks.

The only green liqueur with completely natural colourants. One hundred and thirty plants are blended and distilled to add flavour to this powerful drink.

An electric light green colour, this has a herbal and medicinal nose of powerful anise, verging on liquorice. The palate packs a punch with a jab of anise followed by a bitter and drying reminder of the wormwood and herbs. This is an unforgettably intense absinthe.
Ronnie Cox, Brands Heritage Director