The King's Ginger is a ginger liqueur with a hint of lemon zest, first created in 1903 by Berry Bros. & Rudd for King Edward VII, presented in a 700ml bottle.
In 1903, King Edward VII's physician asked Berry Bros. & Rudd, the London wine and spirits merchant, to create a warming drink the king could carry in his flask on chilly drives in his new motor car. The result was first called Ginger Brandy, Special Liqueur, and it was sold only to the royal family and aristocracy before being renamed The King's Ginger in 1935.
Berry Bros. & Rudd was granted its first Royal Warrant that same year, and the bottle still carries the words specially formulated in 1903 for His Majesty King Edward VII. The liqueur is made with ginger and a hint of lemon zest, and its label calls it a unique and revitalising spirit.
Expect fresh, zesty ginger and lemon on the nose, a warm, rich palate of sweet ginger root, honeyed citrus and gentle spice, and a long, warming finish.
The King's Ginger was made to warm, and it is lovely sipped neat or over ice on a cold day. It makes a superb highball with ginger ale or soda and a lemon wedge, a lively twist on a Moscow Mule, or a splash in Champagne for a royal Kir. Stir it into hot toddies with honey and lemon, or add it to a whisky sour or a Penicillin for extra ginger heat. Pair it with dark chocolate, ginger cake, sticky toffee pudding or blue cheese. With its royal backstory and elegant bottle, it makes a memorable gift for anyone who loves ginger and a good story.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Fresh ginger, lemon zest.
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Palate: Warm, sweet ginger root, honeyed citrus, spice.
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Finish: Long and warming.
Specifications
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Producer: Berry Bros. & Rudd, London
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Created: 1903, for King Edward VII
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Flavor: Ginger with a hint of lemon zest
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ABV: 41%
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Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or over ice, or mix it with ginger ale and lemon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created it?
Berry Bros. & Rudd, in 1903, for King Edward VII.
What does it taste like?
Warm ginger with a hint of lemon zest.
How should I drink it?
Neat, over ice, or in highballs and hot toddies.
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