Spirits
Fine spirits have been central to Berry Bros. & Rudd for over 100 years; they are not only part of our history but also a focus of our innovation.
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This is a perfect introduction to single malt for those keen to explore the world of whisky. Lighter and more subtle than much Scotch, this Speyside offers a nose filled with vanilla, homemade shortbread and a hint of orange peel. After 10 years in Sherry casks, the delicate palate is ever so slightly sweet with refreshing lemon peel leading on to a lingering sweet and zesty finish.
Dolin Vermouth de Chambéry is made of wine immersed in botanicals from the Alpine meadows above Chambéry. The marriage of the two parts imparts a fresh and elegant nose, with a subtle and complex palate. Dolin Vermouths are notably lighter, drier and less pungent than their Italian counterparts. The particular mixture of plants found near Chambéry give a fresh, restrained and elegant nose, with a subtle, complex palate. Dolin Dry makes an excellent cocktail, but is also a fantastic aperitif.
This 12-year-old Scotch is billed as the classic “house” Glenrothes style, aged only in Sherry casks. Light aromas of banana and vanilla tempt you in, while this excellent benchmark Speyside offers a palate full of more banana, lemon and fresh, juicy melon alongside a hint of sweet cinnamon. The finish is long, soft, sweet and lightly spiced.
This whisky is inspired and shaped by the hand of the Master Whisky Maker. Aged only in first-fill Sherry-seasoned casks, it is then bottled at the Whisky Maker's preferred strength. This Speyside offers aromas of resin, rich candied peel and fresh oak. The palate is rich and spicy with creamy vanilla and orange peel, building to a long, fruity finish with more orange peel and a twist of nutmeg.
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This is definitely in the uplifting and refreshing domaine, having an exquisite balance of well defined spirit and beautifully integrated vanilla. The quality of the underlying rum gives structure and texture allowing the vanilla layers to fuse and play on the palate. Unique and enlightening.
Doug McIvor - Spirits Manger
Awards: Rated Excellent by Difford’s Guide 2014
This is definitely in the uplifting and refreshing domaine, having an exquisite balance of well defined spirit and beautifully integrated vanilla. The quality of the underlying rum gives structure and texture allowing the vanilla layers to fuse and play on the palate. Unique and enlightening.
Doug McIvor - Spirits Manger
Awards: Rated Excellent by Difford’s Guide 2014
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Karlsson’s Vodka is handcrafted with different varieties of Virgin New Potatoes, all grown in Cape Bjäre, Sweden. Surrounded on three sides by the North Sea, the sandy, but fertile soil is home to the most exquisite heirloom potatoes, known locally as “Farmer’s Gold.”
Distilled once and unfiltered to preserve the rich taste of the delicate, young potatoes, the vodka’s unique character is the result of the quality and quantity of the ingredients from which it is made. Approximately seventeen pounds of Virgin New Potatoes are needed to make just one bottle of Karlsson’s Vodka.
Developed by Master Blender Börje Karlsson, Karlsson’s Vodka is a beautifully balanced and smooth spirit, possessing some unique qualities of character and natural taste. Karlsson’s Vodka honors the heritage of vodka by going back to an artisanal, handcrafted aesthetic that preserves as much of the inherent flavor as possible.
Karlsson’s Vodka is handcrafted with different varieties of Virgin New Potatoes, all grown in Cape Bjäre, Sweden. Surrounded on three sides by the North Sea, the sandy, but fertile soil is home to the most exquisite heirloom potatoes, known locally as “Farmer’s Gold.”
Distilled once and unfiltered to preserve the rich taste of the delicate, young potatoes, the vodka’s unique character is the result of the quality and quantity of the ingredients from which it is made. Approximately seventeen pounds of Virgin New Potatoes are needed to make just one bottle of Karlsson’s Vodka.
Developed by Master Blender Börje Karlsson, Karlsson’s Vodka is a beautifully balanced and smooth spirit, possessing some unique qualities of character and natural taste. Karlsson’s Vodka honors the heritage of vodka by going back to an artisanal, handcrafted aesthetic that preserves as much of the inherent flavor as possible.
A rich red colour hints at this bitter’s original Sherry base which is infused with wormwood, sage, coriander, gentian, angelica and orange peel. Sweet aromas of ripe fruit are accompanied by citrus and herbal notes, layered over wood-smoke. The palate is velvety, intensely flavoured but balanced in fruit and poised between sweet and dry. The classic bitter finish is delicately accompanied by a distinctive nutty Jerez aftertaste. Perfect in a Negroni, it is also surprisingly good on its own poured over ice.
A blend based around two classic Jerez wines: a dry, mineral and crisp Fino Sherry, and a sweet and floral Moscatel. These wines are infused with word wood, marjoram, rosemary, gentian, orange peel and camomile to give the whole an incredibly complex bouquet. Bright yellow in colour, on the nose it shows floral, citrus and herbaceous notes over a yeasty and mineral background. The finish culminates in a bitterness perfectly in balance with the rich nutty notes. This works beautifully in many cocktails but is more commonly drunk over ice as an apéritif.
This delicious red Vermouth is made from 100 percent Tempranillo by the energetic Oscar Aragón of Cillar de Silos. It is one of the most unusual Vermouths we have come across, with an absolutely glorious note of lavender that transcends the more classic bitter herbs. This would be an excellent base for a mouth-watering Negroni or would add an unusual twist to a classic Martini- but it is also superb on its own over ice- summer in a glass.
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.
A Cask Aged White Rum perfect for cocktail mixing. It is twice filtered through natural charcoal for great clarity and purity, then aged for at least 3 years in 45 gallon ex-bourbon oak casks.
Its incredibly smooth and unique flavour profile, ideal for all cocktails – especially Caribbean and South American styles – is a product of a combination of the traditional Skeldon and Blairmont marques.
Tasting notes: Citrus and vanilla nose enhanced by notes of chocolate and raisins. Smooth rounded palate with coconut – fruity with a dry rounded finish. Balanced yet full flavoured.
Its incredibly smooth and unique flavour profile, ideal for all cocktails – especially Caribbean and South American styles – is a product of a combination of the traditional Skeldon and Blairmont marques.
Tasting notes: Citrus and vanilla nose enhanced by notes of chocolate and raisins. Smooth rounded palate with coconut – fruity with a dry rounded finish. Balanced yet full flavoured.
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The predominant flavor and aroma of a modern gin will always come from juniper (dried berries of the 'common juniper,' juniperus communis), but the wonderful challenge for the distiller is in selecting and blending from a wide variety of additional, exotic botanicals in order to impart a uniquely satisfying, balanced character to the gin. The result is a distinctive, intriguing complexity in Junípero Gin that is light, crisp and clean, combining a deep and mysterious spiciness with subtle delicacy.
The predominant flavor and aroma of a modern gin will always come from juniper (dried berries of the 'common juniper,' juniperus communis), but the wonderful challenge for the distiller is in selecting and blending from a wide variety of additional, exotic botanicals in order to impart a uniquely satisfying, balanced character to the gin. The result is a distinctive, intriguing complexity in Junípero Gin that is light, crisp and clean, combining a deep and mysterious spiciness with subtle delicacy.
Just one bottle of our original London Dry Gin remains. Armed with a vial of this precious liquid from the 1950s, our expert team of distillers has recreated what was once known as “Berrys’ Best”. Filled with heady juniper, the nose hints at violet creams and a soft chalkiness; while the palate is appealingly soft with a floral slant. Most importantly, it makes a superlative G&T.
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
Ronnix Cox, Brands Heritage Director
With a perfumed nose full of musk and exoticism, this rum charms and entices with equal measure. Pink peppercorn, vanilla, waxed apple skin and rosehip crowd the nose, while the palate affords floral tea, beeswax and glacé cherries. Joyously, this isn’t too unctuous, with no excess sweetness beyond a supple fleshiness to balance the spice. It just cries out for a wedge of orange and lashings of ginger beer or cola, for a refreshing salve any night of the week.
Rob Whitehead, Spirits Buyer (February 2019)
Rob Whitehead, Spirits Buyer (February 2019)
New to the Penny Blue stable is this VSOP. Deep and enticing with notes of marmalade, melon skin and cloves, it is soft yet luxuriant. As with Penny Blue’s award-winning XO, it is entirely natural in colour and non-chill-filtered.
Penny Blue is named after the world's rarest stamp, printed in Mauritius in 1847. Berry Bros. & Rudd’s Spirits Specialist, Doug McIvor, and Jean-Francoise Koenig, Master Distiller at Medine combine their expertise to distil, age and select casks at the very peak of their maturity.
Penny Blue is named after the world's rarest stamp, printed in Mauritius in 1847. Berry Bros. & Rudd’s Spirits Specialist, Doug McIvor, and Jean-Francoise Koenig, Master Distiller at Medine combine their expertise to distil, age and select casks at the very peak of their maturity.
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.
Crafted in the heart of London in partnership with Union Hand-Roasted Coffee, our cold drip Coffee Liqueur is distilled at a higher strength for a more intense and fuller coffee flavour. Simply shake 50ml of our Coffee Liqueur with a shot of fresh espresso over ice for the simplest, best-tasting Espresso Martini.
Every spirit we distil or curate puts the spotlight firmly on taste. Whether steeped, macerated or infused, we capture and balance the purity of flavour in every ingredient to give you a unique taste experience.
Every spirit we distil or curate puts the spotlight firmly on taste. Whether steeped, macerated or infused, we capture and balance the purity of flavour in every ingredient to give you a unique taste experience.
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.