1 / 5Berry Bros. & Rudd The King's Ginger Liqueur, 29.9% ABV, 50cl
Berry Bros. & Rudd The King's Ginger is a ginger-and-lemon liqueur listed at 29.9% ABV in a 50cl bottle. It is presented for sipping neat or mixing into cocktails and warm drinks.
At a glance
- The listing describes a sweet start followed by ginger and lemon, with a warming finish.
- Suggested uses include sipping neat, cocktails, hot wine or cider, and hot chocolate.
- The manufacturer says the liqueur was first crafted for King Edward VII in 1903.
- The listing claims a gold medal at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- Can be used neat or in both hot and cold drinks, giving it several serving options.
- The ginger and lemon profile offers a clear flavour direction for cocktail and warm-drink recipes.
Cons
- Customers report mixed views on drinkability, with some finding it pleasant neat and others describing it as sickly.
Technical specifications
4 specifications| Product type | Liqueur |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by volume | 29.9% ABV |
| Volume | 50cl |
| Flavour notes | Ginger & a twist of Lemon |
What to know before buying
- The suggested 35ml measure in the hot-chocolate recipe and other recipe measures are serving suggestions, not a guarantee of taste or strength in the finished drink.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Buyers looking for a ginger-forward liqueur to sip or use in cocktails and warm drinks.
- Those who enjoy sweet flavours with a ginger bite and lemon notes.
Less suited to
- Those who prefer a dry or mildly flavoured liqueur, or who may find sweet ginger drinks sickly.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback highlights the taste, ginger and lemon character, warming feel and versatility. Some mention enjoying it neat or as an end-of-meal drink, while opinions on alcohol level and drinkability are mixed, including reports that it can taste sickly. That difference matters if you plan to sip it neat. Mixing it into cocktails or warm drinks is also suggested in the listing, but does not guarantee a milder taste.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the taste, ginger flavour and warming character.
- Customers describe it as versatile, including use with cola.
Mixed feedback
- Opinions on drinkability vary, with some enjoying it neat and others finding it sickly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the alcohol strength and bottle size?
The listing gives 29.9% ABV and a 50cl volume.
How can The King's Ginger be served?
The listing suggests serving it neat, adding it to cocktails, or mixing it into hot wine, cider or hot chocolate.
What flavours does it have?
The manufacturer describes ginger with lemon, beginning sweetly and finishing with a ginger bite and warming sensation.
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