Berry Bros. & Rudd
The King's Ginger
Liqueurs
Iconic Liqueurs
The King's Ginger is a historic ginger liqueur created by Berry Bros. & Rudd in 1903 at the request of King Edward VII’s royal physician. The product was originally developed to provide warmth and comfort to the king during open-air motoring journeys, which were becoming increasingly popular in the early twentieth century.
Its name reflects this royal connection and remains one of the most enduring products in the Berry Bros. & Rudd portfolio. The recipe is based on ginger sourced from various regions around the world and has remained closely associated with its original heritage for more than a century.
The King's Ginger is produced by Berry Bros. & Rudd, Britain’s oldest wine and spirits merchant, founded in 1698 and headquartered in London’s St James’s district. Over the years, the liqueur has become an important part of British drinks history and is frequently referenced in publications covering historic spirits and royal food culture.
The distinctive bottle design and branding draw inspiration from the Edwardian era, reflecting the product’s origins and long-standing connection to the British royal household. Today, The King's Ginger remains one of the most recognizable heritage products associated with Berry Bros. & Rudd and serves as a notable example of the company's centuries-long involvement in the wine and spirits trade.
Producer
Berry Bros. & Rudd is Britain's oldest wine and spirits merchant, with a history dating back to 1698. Founded by the Widow Bourne at No. 3 St James’s Street in London, the company began as an Italian grocery selling coffee, tea, spices, and other luxury goods before evolving into one of the world's most respected wine and spirits merchants.
Over more than three centuries, Berry Bros. & Rudd has remained family-owned and has built a reputation for expertise in fine wine, Scotch whisky, rum, cognac, and other premium spirits. The company was among the earliest independent bottlers of whisky and spirits in Britain and has played a significant role in the development of the fine wine and whisky trade.
Throughout its history, it has supplied the British Royal Family, holding Royal Warrants from successive monarchs, and has served generations of collectors, connoisseurs, and hospitality professionals. Today, Berry Bros. & Rudd operates internationally while continuing to trade from its historic London home, combining centuries of tradition with a modern approach to sourcing, bottling, education, and global distribution of fine wines and spirits.