In December 2024, HM The King and HM The Queen granted their second set of Royal Warrants of Appointment of the new reign.

The grants were made to 386 companies drawn from those previously holding a single Royal Warrant of Appointment to Queen Elizabeth II, together with 7 companies that have an established and ongoing trading relationship with HM Queen Camilla.

These grants follow 152 Royal Warrants granted by Their Majesties in May, to companies drawn from those previously holding a Royal Warrant of Appointment to His Majesty as Prince of Wales, who began granting Warrants in 1980.

For the Drinks Brands and Retailers who received a Royal Warrant back in May 2024 as reported on Inside the Cask – please click here. The Drinks Brands and Retailers who received the Royal Warrant in December 2024 are listed below.

What is a Royal Warrant?

A Royal Warrant of Appointment is a document that permits a company to use the Royal Arms in connection with its business in an appointed trading capacity. It is granted for up to five years at a time as a mark of recognition for the ongoing supply of goods or services to the Royal Household.

These warrant holders have permission to display the Royal Arms and the words ‘By Appointment’ on their products, premises, vehicles and advertising materials.

Drinks brands and merchants with royal warrants from the late Queen include: Angostura, Martini, Bollinger, Mumm, Krug, Lanson, Roederer, Moët, Veuve Clicquot, Dubonnet, Harveys sherry, Dewar’s, Johnnie Walker, Justerini & Brooks, Lea & Sandeman, Matthew Gloag, Pol Roger, Symington Family Estates, Tanqueray, Gordon’s gin, Taylor’s port, Royal Lochnagar whisky, Pimm’s, Hine, Valvona & Crolla, Walker & Woodhouse and Windsor & Eton Brewery.

After a monarch’s death the warrants become void, but the holders can continue to use the crest for two years “provided there is no significant change within the company concerned”, according to the Royal Warrant Holders Association.

Wine & Spirits Merchants By Royal Appointment

Justerini & Brooks Ltd.

Established in 1749, Justerini & Brooks has traded from St. James’s for over 270 years as an importer of fine wines and spirits, supplying discerning customers globally including every reigning Monarch since His Late Majesty King George III‘s Coronation in 1761. In addition to the world’s greatest wine estates, we also have access to some of Scotland’s rarest single malts and in the 20th Century we brought to market our iconic whisky brand J&B Rare. Justerini & Brooks stands for expertise, personal service and an unrivalled portfolio.

With over 4,000 different wines in stock, Justerini & Brooks has an unrivalled portfolio. It is the largest importer of fine wines from the top estates of Burgundy, Barolo and Germany to the UK, as well as having long-standing relationships with the finest properties in Bordeaux, the Rhône, the Loire and Champagne. Additionally having brought to market one of the most iconic global whisky brands of the modern era – J&B Rare – Justerinis is also proud to be able to offer access to some of the rarest and most collectible whiskies in the world including its very own Speyside distillery, Knockando.

Justerini & Brooks has been designed for the ultimate collector since 1749.

Lea & Sandeman Company Limited

Lea & Sandeman is a contemporary fine wine merchant, sourcing direct from the producer and selling to those interested in drinking better. Whether new discoveries or exceptional wines in the classic areas, L&S tries to over-deliver to its customers in terms of value and interest, backed-up by seamless cellar-to-cellar service.

Walker & Wodehouse Wines Limited

Walker & Wodehouse Wines was formed following the closure of one of the United Kingdom’s oldest wine companies, John Harvey & Sons. Continuing the 220-year legacy of its predecessor, it works closely with many of the world’s finest producers and imports an outstanding range of wines and spirits.

Supplier of our Bourgogne Chardonnay, Pierre André was founded in 1923 as a wine négociant focusing exclusively on the wines of Burgundy. Based at Aloxe Corton, Pierre André developed strong relationships with growers across the key appellations of this much admired region.

Purveyors of Wine & Spirits By Royal Appointment

Champagne Bollinger

Founded in 1829, Champagne Bollinger is one of the few remaining family-owned champagne houses. With its distinctive range of Pinot Noir-driven champagnes, the house has enjoyed a close association with Britain since 1858 and prides itself on having held a Royal Warrant continuously since first awarded by Queen Victoria in 1884.

Its style stems from a solid base, rooted in five tangible principles:

• The House vineyards: cover 164 ha, 85% Grand and Premier Cru.
• Pinot Noir: the heart of the Grand Cru of Aÿ from the very beginning, the House of Bollinger built its reputation by glorifying this grape variety.
• Magnums of reserve wines: the keystone of the blend and the perpetuation of the Special Cuvée style, the standard bearer of Champagne Bollinger.
• The barrels: over 3,500 old barrels that produce micro-oxygenation of the wines, the secret to their excellent ageing capacity.
• Time: all of our wines are aged in the cellars two to three times longer than required by the Appellation regulations.

Champagne Louis Roederer

Champagne Louis Roederer is a family-owned producer of Grande Marque champagne. The company was founded in 1776 in Reims, Champagne, France, and produces a range of champagnes, including Cristal, the original prestige cuvée made for Tsar Alexander II.

Champagne Louis Roederer is one of the few remaining independent and family-owned great Champagne houses. In January 2006 the management of the house passed from Jean-Claude Rouzaud to his son, making Frédéric Rouzaud the seventh generation of the family at the head of the company.

Roederer owns just over 240 hectares of vineyards located in the Grand and Premier vineyards of Champagne – Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Blancs. Roederer uses 100% of its own grapes for vintage styles, and provides over 75% of its own grapes for Brut Premier. Roederer farm all their vineyards organically and are steadily converting to biodynamic farming practices.

Champagne Moet & Chandon

Moët & Chandon has been the champagne of success since 1743. Faithful to its founding philosophy of “sharing the magic of champagne with the world”, Moët & Chandon offers a wide range of wines, from the iconic Moët Impérial and Rosé Impérial to the Grand Vintages, the cellar master’s own interpretation of the year’s harvest.

Synonymous with the most venerable of traditions and the most modern of innovations, Moët & Chandon has been inventing new ways of celebrating with champagne for nearly 270 years. The house’s pioneering gestures are legendary: the christening of vessels; the sabering of bottles; victory sprays by winning racers; and the champagne pyramids that grace celebrations around the world. Faithful to its founding philosophy, Moët & Chandon offers a range of wines for every occasion.

Champagne Pol Roger

Founded in 1849, Pol Roger et Cie is a proudly independent, family-owned producer of champagne now in the hands of the 5th and 6th generations. The owners of some of the deepest cellars in Épernay, Pol Roger produces world-renowned cuvées of inimitable quality.

Champagne Veuve Clicquot

Since its creation in 1772, Veuve Clicquot has played an instrumental role in establishing and evolving the champagne industry. The brand’s five qualities range from the classic Yellow Label and Rosé to renowned Vintage and Cave Privée collections, as well as the finest expression of the house, La Grande Dame.

Located in Reims, France, the Veuve Clicquot vineyard is one of the foremost in the Champagne region.

Graham’s Port (Symington Family Estates T/A John E. Fells & Sons Ltd)

The Symington family involvement in Port dates back fourteen generations. As the leading vineyard owners in the Douro Valley, Graham’s is internationally recognized as being one of the finest Vintage Port producers, as well as enjoying a unique reputation for ageing and blending very fine old Tawny Ports.

John Walker & Sons Ltd. (Diageo)

John Walker & Sons Ltd. striding man diageo

Johnnie Walker is the world’s number one Scotch Whisky, enjoyed in over 180 countries. Since the time of founder John Walker in 1820, its makers have pursued flavour and quality above all. Johnnie Walker Black Label, a 12-year-old blend of whiskies from more than 29 distilleries, is regarded as the ultimate deluxe Scotch.

The award-winning range, overseen by Master Blender Dr Emma Walker, also includes Johnnie Walker Red Label, Double Black, Green Label, Gold Label Reserve, Aged 18 Years and Blue Label.

In 2021, Johnnie Walker Princes Street in Edinburgh was opened by HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay. This global visitor experience offers an immersive Journey of Flavour, cocktails with views of Edinburgh Castle and is connected to distilleries in the four corners of Scotland.

Martini Vermouth (Bacardi-Martini Limited)

First created in 1863 in Turin, the original MARTINI vermouth quickly became a worldwide phenomenon thanks to the perfect partnership of entrepreneur Alessandro Martini and Luigi Rossi, a genius at creating the finest botanical aromas and flavours.

As well as the classic MARTINI Bianco, Rosso, Rosato and Extra Dry, the portfolio includes: MARTINI Fiero, the MARTINI Riserva Speciale range and MARTINI sparkling wines.

Tanqueray Gordon & Company Ltd. (Diageo)

Gordon’s, founded in 1769, is the world’s favourite London Dry gin. The distinctively refreshing taste from the finest juniper and blend of botanicals has come to define the G&T. Award-winning Tanqueray London Dry, created in 1830 with four classic gin botanicals, is perfectly balanced for a G&T or dry martini cocktail.

Gordon’s has the reputation of being the ‘ginniest’ of gins, juniper-led with zesty citrus notes. The collection also includes Gordon’s Premium Pink and Gordon’s Sicilian Lemon Distilled Gins. Gordon’s 0.0%, with a bold juniper taste and smooth character, is an ideal alcohol-free alternative to the usual Gordon’s & tonic.

It’s not just the recipe that makes Tanqueray unique; it’s knowledge passed through generations of Master Distillers and the Old Tom still, built in the reign of King George III, remains in use today. Furthering the legacy, Tanqueray No. TEN set the standard for ultra-premium gin, and new flavours such as Blackcurrant Royale continue to be inspired by Charles Tanqueray .

Taylor’s Port

One of the oldest Port Houses, Taylor’s has been family managed since its establishment in 1692. The firm is best known for its elegant and long lasting Vintage Ports, produced on its own vineyard estates. Taylor’s also developed the Late Bottled Vintage style and is a leading shipper of rare cask-matured Tawnies Ports.

Taylor’s most famous vineyard estate is Quinta de Vargellas, whose wines form the backbone of the Taylor’s Vintage Port blend. The property also produces excellent Single Quinta Vintage Ports as well as Vargellas ‘Vinha Velha’, a rare Vintage Port made from a selection of grapes from the estate’s oldest vines, many over 100 years old. As well as introducing Late Bottled Vintage, a ready to drink alternative to Vintage Port for enjoying by the glass, Taylor’s also launched the first dry white Port, called Chip Dry, in 1934. The firm holds one of the most extensive cask aged reserves from which it draws its range of 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 Year Old Tawny blends and rare Single Harvest Ports.

The Famous Grouse (Matthew Gloag & Son Ltd.)

Matthew Gloag & Son LTD started in 1800 in general grocery, branching into wines and spirits in the mid 1800s. Its niche was found with the introduction of The Famous Grouse Scotch Whisky in 1896, which has grown to become the leading Scotch Whisky in the UK and one of the top ten leading Scotch Whiskies globally.

The business is founded on The Famous Grouse Scotch Whisky and derivatives thereof, including Smoky Black and other premium expressions. International sales are circa 38 million bottles annually to all corners of the globe. Principal markets are the UK, USA, Sweden, Greece, Netherlands, Portugal, Poland and Taiwan.

The Lochnagar Distillery T/A Royal Lochnagar (Diageo)

Royal Lochnagar is a delicate Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, rich in flavour with fruit, wood and light toffee notes. The distillery sits at the foot of the Cairngorm mountains, a mile from Balmoral Estate, and is part of the fabric of Royal Deeside, welcoming visitors all year round for tours and tastings.

The distillery opened in 1845 as Lochnagar, named after the nearby Munro. Three years later it was granted the title Royal Lochnagar following a visit by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert; the 170th anniversary was marked by a visit from HRH The former Prince of Wales and Duke of Rothesay.

Fed by the crystal clear water of the Scarnock springs, Royal Lochnagar retains a traditional appearance and methods of manual production, including pagoda kiln heads and an open mash tun, to make the finest quality spirit.

The Pimm’s Company

James Pimm first mixed his summer cocktail at his famous Oyster Bar in London in the 1840s. Pimm’s and ‘Pimm’s o’clock’ have become icons of British summertime and Pimm’s No.1 Cup, a gin-based spirit with a fruity flavour, is sipped at garden parties, barbecues, picnics and sporting events and has pride of place at Wimbledon.

The original Pimm’s No.1 is made to a secret recipe of gin infused with a delicate combination of herbal botanicals, caramelised orange and warm spices. It is best made in a jug to share with friends: fill with ice, add Pimm’s No.1, mix with lemonade, strawberries, cucumber, a slice of orange and sprig of mint.

Thomas Hine & Co Cognac

Founded in 1763, the House of Hine is armed with 259 years of attention to detail, from the early work in the vineyards to the art of blending the finest eaux-de-vie. Hine is recognised worldwide for its savoir faire and, above all, for being the specialist of single vintage cognacs.

The elegant 18th-century premises stands on the bank of the Charente River in Jarnac, France.

FULL LIST – DRINKS BRANDS/ PRODUCERS

Camel Valley Vineyards
Champagne Bollinger
Champagne Laurent-Perrier
Champagne Louis Roederer
Champagne Moet & Chandon
Champagne Pol Roger
Champagne Veuve Clicquot
Graham’s Port (Symington Family Estates T/A John E. Fells & Sons Ltd)
John Walker & Sons Ltd. (Diageo)
Juniper Green Trophy Organic Gin
Laphroaig Distillery (Suntory Global Spirits)
Martini Vermouth (Bacardi-Martini Limited)
Shepherd Neame Brewer
Tanqueray Gordon & Company Ltd. (Diageo)
Taylor’s Port (The Fladgate Partnership)
The Famous Grouse (Matthew Gloag & Son Ltd.)
The Lochnagar Distillery T/A Royal Lochnagar (Diageo)
The Pimm’s Company (Diageo)
Thomas Hine & Co Cognac

FULL LIST OF WINES & SPIRITS MERCHANTS

Berry Bros. & Rudd
Corney & Barrow
Justerini & Brooks Ltd.
Lea & Sandeman Company Limited
Waitrose
Walker & Wodehouse Wines Limited

For the full list – List of Royal Warrants Granted May & December 2024_1

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