Brand
Berry Bros & Rud
Berry Bros. & Rudd is the oldest British wine and spirits merchant, based in London. In addition to selecting and selling wines and spirits, the brand produces its own labels such as the famous No.3 London Dry Gin.
- London · England · United Kingdom
- Since 1698
- 1 product
The story
The company originated as a luxury goods shop in London and is documented since 1698, historically operating from No. 3 St James's Street. Over the centuries it developed as a merchant and selector of wines and spirits; the house also has a long history as an own-label bottler, with first proprietary bottles recorded in the 19th century and a strong tradition of selecting and creating spirits.
Production philosophy
Focus on quality, attention to detail and pursuit of clean, balanced flavors: in its labels, Berry Bros. & Rudd aims for classic expressions designed for cocktails, balancing juniper, citrus and spices in their London Dry.
Territory
Brand and merchant historically based in London (United Kingdom). The No.3 London Dry is distilled in the Netherlands (Schiedam) by a specialised partner distiller.
Awards and recognition
No.3 London Dry Gin: winner of notable awards, including World's Best Gin at the International Spirits Challenge and recognitions at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Production method
For No.3 London Dry Gin Berry Bros. & Rudd developed a proprietary recipe; distillation is carried out in traditional copper pot stills in the Netherlands by a partner distiller, using a wheat neutral spirit base and selected botanicals. Botanicals are handled according to the London Dry style and the product is bottled under the Berry Bros. & Rudd label.
Distillation
London Dry style: selected botanicals and distillation in traditional copper pot stills at a partner distillery in the Netherlands (De Kuyper is mentioned as a partner producer in public sources).
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- City
- London
- Categories
- London Dry gin
- gin brand
- wine & spirits merchant
- independent bottler
- own-label spirits
- Raw materials
- wheat neutral spirit base
- Representative products
- No.3 London Dry Gin 70cl
What makes it distinctive
- Historic merchant based at No.3 St James's Street, London (founded 1698).
- Producer/brand of No.3 London Dry Gin, a flagship label focused on the cocktail world.
- No.3 distilled for the brand by a distiller in the Netherlands (traditional copper pot stills).
- Product approach centred on balance between juniper, citrus and spices.