Beefeater
| Formed: | 1820 |
| Address: | The Beefeater Distillery, 20 Montford Place, Kennington, London, SE11 5DE United Kingdom |
| Telephone: | +44 020 7820 4200 |
| Website: | https://www.beefeatergin.com |
| Email: | beefeater@pernod-ricard.com |
In the urban heart of London it dates back to 1820 when a pharmacist, James Burrough used his skills in chemistry to invent a recipe of exceptional quality which inspired the London style dry gin we now call Beefeater.
To this day Beefeater gin continues the traditions of excellence – every drop of Beefeater London dry gin is made in London in a distillery they took over in 1958 where you can smell the botanicals from the street below.
A Beefeater is actually a Yeoman Warder of the Tower of London who have guarded the Tower for 500 years and Beefeater share more than just a name with the Guardsman, they share the bond to London past, present and future.
At Beefeater they consistently make gin of exceptional quality and that’s why Beefeater London dry gin is the world’s most awarded gin. James Burrough’s first was back in 1873.
Desmond Payne MBE is the world’s most experienced master gin distiller.
“It’s a practised skill and the creative process, developed over many years the senses are engaged. The nose, the pallet – my primary job at Beefeater is to maintain excellence and it’s really an old fashioned process – somethings don’t need technology.
Beefeater brands
Beefeater London Dry Gin
An exceptionally fresh, clean and crisp gin, with a subtle citrus and fruit edge. The complexity of the Beefeater recipe produces a gin that is multi-dimensional in character, while remaining Read more
Beefeater 24 Gin
Beefeater 24 is made from 12 hand-selected botanicals with a rare blend of teas – Japanese Sencha and Chinese Green tea - at its heart, perfectly complementing the Beefeater style Read more
Beefeater Crown Jewel Gin
Gin Guild Founder member The House of Beefeater is proud to unveil the much-anticipated return of Beefeater Crown Jewel – the pinnacle of their gin collection. Inspired by the iconic Read more
Beefeater Burrough’s Reserve
Beefeater Burrough's Reserve Edition 2 is a testament to the fact that doing things differently can create an exceptional outcome. Like the first edition, Edition 2 is a drink for Read more
Beefeater Grapefruit Gin
Beefeater’s offers gin enthusiasts a bold new flavour – a refreshing spirit drink enhanced by the juicy sharpness of grapefruit to give it a fun and elevated twist. Positioned as Read more
Beefeater Pink Strawberry Gin
Beefeater Pink strawberry is the vibrant new Pink Gin made using the original Beefeater London Dry Recipe with the addition of Natural Strawberry flavouring to give it a vibrant and Read more
Beefeater Rhubarb & Cranberry Gin
Combining the natural richness of rhubarb with a twist of sweet cranberry, Beefeater Rhubarb & Cranberry takes inspiration from the quintessential British flavours and recipes that our founder James Burrough Read more
Beefeater Blood Orange Gin
Beefeater Blood Orange Gin is the bright-tasting new gin made for those rooftop spritz afternoons. Beefeater Gin founder James Burrough hand selected oranges from London's Covent Garden Market in 1876 Read more
Beefeater Peach and Raspberry Gin
Enjoy the perfect light, fresh peach flavour contrasting with a raspberry tang. Beefeater Peach and Raspberry Gin is inspired by the quintessential British flavours and recipes from Beefeater founder James Burroughs Read more
Beefeater Blackberry Gin
Introducing Beefeater Blackberry, a unique expression from Beefeater, the worlds most awarded gin. Crafted by the world’s most experienced gin Master Distiller, this is Beefeater distilled in London and refreshed Read more
Further information
Beefeater Distillery
The largest London distillery is Beefeater Gin. This iconic London gin has been produced in London since 1876. It is one of the few major spirits to have stayed in London over the years, calling Kennington home since 1958. The new Beefeater visitor’s centre opened in 2014. For the first time in 150 years, you are able to see how Read more
Adam Cocker, Beefeater
From home brews to Beefeater: Adam Cocker's spirited journey to Beefeater Adam Cocker’s journey towards gin distillation began in 2005, when his travels to more than 20 vineyards and distilleries around the world sparked a fascination with fermentation and flavour. Back in London the following year, that interest evolved into a hands-on passion for home brewing and winemaking. Adam even Read more
Desmond Payne MBE, Beefeater
After fifty years, eight gins, a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Gin Guild, and now an MBE, Beefeater’s Master Distiller Desmond Payne shows no signs of slowing down. Known as ‘Mr Beefeater’, Payne has been at the heart of the gin industry for decades, shaping the craft and continuing to innovate. Reflecting on his career, Payne acknowledges the long journey Read more
News featuring Beefeater
Beefeater adds Grapefruit Gin to range in selected markets
The brand behind the world’s most awarded gin[1] launches a new, citrus-inspired flavour in growing Nordic and Eastern European markets. In Spring 2025, Beefeater is staying true to its passion for innovation and continuing to drive growth within the spirits Read more
The Global Gin Industry Comes together for the Gin Guild’s Spring Installation
London, May 2 Gin distillers and industry professionals from around the world came together at the London Guildhall for the Gin Guild’s Annual Gin Industry Dinner and Spring Installation. The evening, celebrating twelve years since the Gin Guild’s foundation, began Read more