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Inside No. 3 St. James Place. 94 / the tasting panel / april 2013 K&L Wine Merchants in Redwood City, CA, is a big proponent of BB&R. He particular enjoys The King's Ginger, noting that the liqueur isn't overly sweet, but possesses a richness that "comes from the whisky with quite a bit of spice on the palate." He likes it on the rocks, straight or with ginger beer, because it doesn't overwhelm and provides an extra element of fresh ginger spice. It's also sublime in a flute, topped off with champagne. Continuing on their premium craft spirit course and focusing For gin buffs, K&L's David Driscoll recommends Berry's their efforts on the U.S. No. 3 Gin. "It's not a wacky new western California market, BB&R teamed gin—I like those too—but this is a very classic London up with Keith Greggor dry style: effeminate, soft, graceful, packing flavor and and Tony Foglio (former potency. It makes the perfect Martini." CEO of Skyy Spirits) BB&R—the man credited with creating and together, in 2010, bought Anchor No. 3 Gin—is now President of Anchor Brewing and Distilling from Fritz Distilling. Maytag. David King, who worked for PHOTO: JOHN CURLEY launched into the spirits business when the King's Physician asked them to create a ginger liqueur—now known as The King's Ginger Liqueur—to "stimulate and revivify" His Majesty while exposed to the elements on morning rides in his new horseless carriage (a Daimler motor car). A second warrant was granted in 1997 by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. Today, Berry's spirits portfolio is known among industry moguls for its coveted brands. In 1923 they launched Cutty Sark, a blended Scotch whisky, and nearly 70 years later introduced The Glenrothes line of vintage-dated single malts. High-end boutique retailers actively seek out two of their offerings, No. 3 Gin ($39.99), a hallmark classic London Dry style gin for serious juniper aficionados and named for the address of the BB&R shop, and The King's Ginger Liqueur ($39.99), a hot commodity currently among mixologists and cocktail connoisseurs alike that uses a neutral spirit, fresh macerated ginger, citrus oil and the secret ingredient—a touch of The Glenrothes Single Malt Whisky. David Driscoll, the Spirits Buyer for