About this SPIRIT
The King's Ginger
The King's Ginger was specifically formulated by Berry Bros. & Rudd in 1903 for King Edward VII.
King Edward VII literally lived life in the fast lane. He would endlessly drive his horseless carriage (a Daimler), whatever the weather. So much so, that in 1903 the Royal Physician became concerned about the monarch’s health. So, he called on Berry Bros. and Rudd for a solution, a bespoke liqueur that would warm and revivify His Majesty. Crafted from fresh ginger, (for centuries celebrated for its medicinal properties) and enlivened by the judicious addition of citrus oil, The King’s Ginger was born. Rich, golden and delightfully crisp in flavour, it helped King Edward stay colourful and ready for whatever came next.
While wonderfully uplifting and enjoyable on its own, The King’s Ginger comes to life in social situations (just as King Edward did). It is the perfect foundation for any occasion, including these delicious cocktails: King’s Ginger Hot Chocolate, King’s Mulled Cider
We’re delighted that the latest iteration of The King’s Ginger was awarded a gold medal by the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2021.
Discover the story behind The King’s Ginger here.
When is a wine ready to drink?
We provide drinking windows for all our wines. Alongside the drinking windows there is a bottle icon and a maturity stage. Bear in mind that the best time to drink a wine does also depend on your taste.
Not ready
These wines are very young. Whilst they're likely to have lots of intense flavours, their acidity or tannins may make them feel austere. Although it isn't "wrong" to drink these wines now, you are likely to miss out on a lot of complexity by not waiting for them to mature.
Ready - youthful
These wines are likely to have plenty of fruit flavours still and, for red wines, the tannins may well be quite noticeable. For those who prefer younger, fruitier wines, or if serving alongside a robust meal, these will be very enjoyable. If you choose to hold onto these wines, the fruit flavours will evolve into more savoury complexity.
Ready - at best
These wines are likely to have a beautiful balance of fruit, spice and savoury flavours. The acidity and tannins will have softened somewhat, and the wines will show plenty of complexity. For many, this is seen as the ideal time to drink and enjoy these wines. If you choose to hold onto these wines, they will become more savoury but not necessarily more complex.
Ready - mature
These wines are likely to have plenty of complexity, but the fruit flavours will have been almost completely replaced by savoury and spice notes. These wines may have a beautiful texture at this stage of maturity. There is lots to enjoy when drinking wines at this stage. Most of these wines will hold in this window for a few years, though at the very end of this drinking window, wines start to lose complexity and decline.
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Description
Cellar Plan members can enjoy a 10% saving on this spirit, with the discount automatically applied at checkout.
Originally crafted by Berry Bros. & Rudd for King Edward VII in 1903, our new formula features a golden hue and a robust, uplifting flavour. This revitalising spirit is perfect for bringing people together, whether enjoyed on its own or mixed into a variety of delicious cocktails—a versatile addition to any occasion. Learn more about the rich history of The King’s Ginger here or explore our sustainability practices.
Additional options
The King’s Ginger is available without gift packaging or as a convenient 5cl miniature bottle.
Festive cocktails
Celebrate in style with our curated cocktail cases:
King’s Fizz – Two-Bottle Case
King’s Penicillin – Two-Bottle Case
King’s Negroni – Three-Bottle Case
King’s Field – Four-Bottle Case
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