Tasting note

This liqueur was originally commissioned in 1903 by the Royal Physician to stimulate and revivify His Majesty King Edward VII when he was exposed to the elements on morning rides in his new horseless carriage. King Edward's greatest passions were fine wining and dining, the very best cigars and the company of beautiful ladies. It's made in the Netherlands by Berry Bros. & Rudd, by macerating ginger root in a high strength spirit and adding lemon oil for an uplifting fresh citrus note. Strong (41 per cent alcohol) and sweet, but not too, it's full of spicy ginger flavours enhanced by lemon peel elements. If you like candied ginger, you'll love this. Great paired with chocolate or added to whisky, mulled wine or hot apple cider for a lovely winter warmer. Score - 91. (Margaret Swaine, winealign.com, Feb. 8, 2013)

Appearance: Seductively golden.Nose: An instantly warming aroma of ginger, zesty lemon, sherbet and golden syrup.Palate: Initial sweetness followed by a bite of ginger and lemon. Deliciously satisfying and warming mouth feel.Finish: Lingering and extremely long. Although warming and heartening on a cold day as originally intended, it is a splendidly uplifting tonic to be appreciated on its own all year round as well as in any number of cocktails and long drinks. Rich & zesty.