A Gentleman’s London, Episode Sixteen: Berry Bros. & Rudd

[@lloydmorgan7306]

My son and I took a visit to London last Saturday. All inspired by The Rake series. We sat and had a cigar at J J Fox and purchased several cigars. Also purchased from Davidoff, had a super lunch at Franco’s and visited Churchills War Rooms. I would highly recommend a visit. Thankyou Tom for your content. Keep it coming.

[@hectorborgprivate]

You missed out Floris, Paxton and Whitfield, and the arcades around! Cocktails at the American Bar at the Stafford.

[@barrywa39]

@@hectorborgprivate there's still time. Budd Shirtmakers too.

[@smoath]

You properly enjoyed your time here. Well done.

[@wilmckillop7363]

A very informative video. Brilliant

[@Yahweh312]

Coming soon again to the synagogue of satan tic toc The Jewish Edict of Expulsion. On 18th July 1290, Edward I issued what came to be called the Jewish Edict of Expulsion. The same day that the Edict was proclaimed writs (letters) were sent to his sheriffs advising that all Jews in their counties had until 1st November to leave the realm.

[@barrycrump6189]

What a thoroughly likeable bloke, Mr Geordie Willis is. I feel inspired to enquire about a case or two of 1963 Taylor's Port.

[@paulogama5782]

Been watching your episodes Tom, and they are absolutly fantastic. I mean it's just London's finest. Britain at it's best. Thanks for showing us.

[@TheDubtFire]

These long format videos are god send

[@Joedirt3349]

Indeed.

[@awineandfoodnerd]

Fantastic episode. Best humor yet, especially the tables in Napoleon’s cellar.

[@jeffroberts9536]

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC- I love all the Gentleman's London videos but this one was incredible. So many outstanding facts and stories. Thank you both so much.

[@jamesallison4875]

That was hilarious and totally enjoyable. Extremely informative as well… butler, winechester, etc. I laughed myself silly. Thanks, boys. I almost forgot about the wake tables!

[@stephenellis5226]

Yet another excellent production. Thank you.

[@Damian_Hunt]

Another fantastic and amusing walk through history.

[@Coys01]

Throughly enjoyable stuff !

[@neilsaunders6525]

Just loving this series

[@stevehelliwell9101]

Excellent Tom, learned a great deal with this episode. Well done.

[@terryshaw4756]

A great episode, very informative. No pomposity, history as it is. Listening to an expert in any field is a rewarding experience. I often looked through the window of Berry Bros when working close by but never visited, my loss!

[@djdemasco8721]

I thoroughly enjoyed this. What a fascinating history that is Berry Bros. & Rudd. The coffee mill signage is a testimony of keeping with the origin of the company. This honors heritage and legacy. It adds value to the time-honored story of this family institution. I could easily spend the day soaking up the history and learning about the many wines and spirits. I would venture one would say they are not the best because they are the oldest, they are the oldest because they are the best! A national treasure.

[@downingbethune8758]

Hey, Tom. Time for a new episode. I look forward to these more than anything else on KZbin.

[@tfchamberlin]

Very soon

[@barrywa39]

As always, another excellent video, and interview. Geordie Willis is absolutely full of knowledge, and had the perfect, and sometimes amusing reply to Tom's questions. His friendly attitude brought to mind the friendliness and approachability of Simon Berry. I was shocked that there was no mention of my favourite port from BBR, William Pickering Tawny. I have just sent an email to my contact at BBR, to pass on my regards to Mr Willis, for a wonderful interview.

[@martiganuk147]

I’ve been loving the Gentleman’s London series, and get a little endorphin buzz whenever I see a new one in my subs. But this is my favourite one so far. I’ve walked by the shop before, but never stepped in.

[@DennisStone-e5s]

Great episode and great series. I enjoy the Rake keep it coming.

[@rickeeeddleman5614]

Will never be able to visit - but - this has been fascinating! Great Story Telling!

[@SanderBrusse]

Fantastic video. Excellent guest and impressive heritage. Very much appreciated and looking forward to the next one 🚀

[@spykerf1545]

Love Berry Bros. I am regular customer of their whisky bottlings. Fantastic business. Cheers!

[@pjmalone3507]

My husband and I love this series. (My hubby has extensive experience in apparel manufacturing so he particularly liked the bespoke tailoring episodes.) Our love of the episodes inspired me to research who Tom Chamberlin is: a former member of the Drones Club perhaps???? Whereupon I found he is the EIC of The Rake magazine. So now I also am in love with reading The Rake! What ho!

[@TimeTravelToursIreland]

Lovely video series! Thank you for making them so fun and informative! Well done!

[@westaussiejeff1547]

Love the dry humour! Thanks for a fascinating vidoe.

[@29JoeBoo]

I've only been to London four times (from San Antonio), but, I enjoy watching your videos to map out where to go when I get to go again!

[@simonbromfield5419]

Wonderful history lesson 🙏🏻

[@Micktyb]

Excellent very interesting thanks 👏👏

[@rawpotatofella9654]

Please don't stop this video series.

[@asrarul12]

History from the moment the bottle was opened and the bottle started to breathe. Not for once was this almost an hour episode, boring. Wonderful tongue and cheek. Enormously educative. Beautiful synergy between Tom Chamberlin, and Geordie Willis. Love from Bangladesh 😊

[@francisdorrell5443]

Excellent, really enjoyed this episode.

[@bom128]

Great interview but would have been great to have had a thorough walkthrough of the offerings in the shop.

[@rogernobbs6559]

What a wonderful video! I’ve worked in Mayfair and St James’s, most recently just before lockdown, and have always been fascinated by Berry Bros. & Rudd.

[@Paul-hy6ng]

Such a lovely and in-depth feature about Berry Brothers. They are a lovely wine merchants. So friendly, so knowledgeable and so welcoming. Every time I visit, they always make me feel at home. If you know nowt about wine, then they don't mind, they are happy to educate and are so friendly about it. They deservedly wear the badge of being the best wine merchant in the world.

[@bcccl569]

fantastic series, loved the banter and the beautiful shop and heritage.

[@charleswhinney3008]

Superb , as ever.

[@IvanGreenaway]

Wonderful - thank you.

[@EtwasMartin]

A fun little sidenote: they also shot a scene for Kingsman 2 down in that dining/tasting room :)

[@nikkimccumisky]

So good thank you both 😊

[@Nick-me7ot]

enjoying this quite a bit, bravo well done.

[@chipcappel3241]

I began watching this simply because I hope to visit Berry Bros & Rudd on my next trip to London, but what a fascinating and informative video. Cheers!! 👏👏👏

[@Rutlandeye]

When I worked round the corner back in the 70's Berry Bros was my local Off-License. Their house claret was a great buy and good value, built up a reasonable 'cellar'. Lent my flat to some friends for the Notting Hill Gate Carnival, and they drank the LOT.😪

[@gkmacbeth8225]

My grandmother was a Berry. My late cousin told me that she was a member of the Berry family behind this famous merchant. Her name was Jessica Sophia and her father was Laurence Berry. She died in 1918 in a bombing raid on London. Living as I do, in Canada, my family history is sketchy, partly as a result of that bomb which nearly wiped out the family leaving only my father and two brothers as survivors. I have had no luck in verifying the connection. I have been to the shop on a few occasions.

[@fatimasajjad6901]

A beautiful history

[@beef19811]

Absolutely fantastic video! Well done 👏🏻

[@hopeenquiries3638]

fantastic episode lads - thank god at last I have found something I can watch without feeling sick lol and BTW the table from Wales one put the coffin on was known as a 'refectory table' I do believe

[@hectorborgprivate]

Interesting as always. Wine was made in Roman times in southern England and the Midlands BTW. The summer weather disappointment is simply that, that's what I've noticed in over 50 years.

[@alexcarrillo3598]

Love this place. They helped me out many times when I wrote for lifestyle magazines. Brilliant.

[@donaldsmith7685]

Being a southerner I would love to see what the bourbon section looks like. Coincidentally, just considering having a Maker's Mark, or two, to cap off the day. Liked and subscribed.

[@infomineco7111]

In times of a fast changing world order it is quiet reassuring to have someone like Berry Brothers to secure and store rare wines and spirits. It's all about heritage and legacy I suppose.

[@RighteousReverendDynamite]

8:57 Ha ha. The fight against entropy is strong in this one!

[@andrewharris1837]

Good history reminder as visited Berry Bros with my father in the 1970's and then myself in the 1980 & 90's for home and work cellars working in the city at Lloyd's of London😊.Don't remember the whisky though.

[@GainesMediaInc]

Couldn't even make it 2 minutes into the episode without hearing the word "pithy".... Man this show is so British!! 💯😂🤣👌

[@basingstokesteve9131]

A 1st Cru should always be laid down... Great to see this tradition being honoured

[@bjartone-ip5cd]

Brilliant!

[@ronaldtapp5136]

Totally top drawer.Very informative.

[@glennletroise6968]

As much as I like Mr . Chamberlin's work on the Rake I'd also enjoy more episodes of Alexander Kraft (and Birtie of course),he's one of the coolest dappers I've seen on the Rake (besides Tom).All the best gentlemen.

[@davidtarbuck3532]

Incredible

[@jakecavendish3470]

Love a bit of Bezza Bros, their house plonk is actually cheaper than M&S and pretty decent!

[@globaloffice3214]

A distilled perspective

[@cammunsta4088]

Can Berry Bros advise on the labyrinth of Burgundy wine? What to buy vintage to vintage? Is there any value still to be found?

[@vancekeith5642]

Great video but while in the cellar you never mention just how old that bottle of wine was?

[@belindanoonan6217]

This is a fun find channel 🎉

[@Ventoux10]

Little or no mention of cognac/brandy. Declining market?

[@sitbone3]

Tom, congrats on your decision to not drink alcohol. I'm 77 and have never had a drink. Best decision I have ever made in my life. Keep the faith.

[@richardichard4237]

With respect, if you've never had a drink how would you know anything about it...? A nice single malt whiskey, or cognac....on a winters evening in front of a log fire...perhaps smoking a cigar...is sublime. Drinking alcohol maturely, in moderation, does not lead to alcoholic mayhem. Perhaps Tom had a problem with drinking to excess. Again, with respect, your comment is meaningless.

[@james52462]

@@dmyt-fr love that quote from the late great dean Martin

[@davidph123]

Drinking is only a problem if you actually acknowledge it. Like everything else in life keep an eye on it, but don’t worry about it.

[@keithsunderland8839]

Sincere congrats for you but also sincere congrats for Errol Flynn!

[@johnmair1697]

Well done you have avoided the misery that it can cause

[@Surreptitious_1]

How the hell do you function as a gentleman in London? It has become a cesspit since the early 00s.😂

[@davidhorobin1060]

That may be the case in parts, but the St James area is still very upmarket.

[@MrVorpalsword]

well, that was fun ..... sometimes rewardingly sec.

[@ranbirgill4718]

What age do you come from?

[@McSnacks930]

Drakes for ties I hope is on this list!

[@richardichard4237]

As a traditionally trained saddler now making handmade leather goods....please complete this sentence using the words " Dunhill leather goods workshop " ( its in Walthamstow....). Pretty please...!!

[@RighteousReverendDynamite]

They need to just buy up a whole lot of medium range vintages now, lock them away in cellarage, to sell in 200 years knowing that NOBODY will be alive to know that it was a medium range vintage would guarantee solvency for that future generation who run the shop.

[@abritandhisbikeinpoland6802]

A gentleman's London, I'm confused? Would this Sadiq Khan's London, or a different one?

[@adrianbaron8033]

Toll!

[@keithsunderland8839]

Don't forget David Niven James Mason, Basil Rathbone, Laurence Oliver the pride of British Actors...But don't neglect the poor of London's streets that have been in London for Centuries...Absolve yourselves Gentlemen...!!!!******

[@yuliastiti9922]

👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@thetimetraveller6550]

Ooh Tom la₫die 😂 ya need a wee dram tae go wi yer cigar, come on Tom after yer coffee get stuck in and have a good dram😂 get the 🥃🥃🥃🥃 wee lips 👄round the glass and have a good drammy... C, món Tom you can do it...

[@imeminedude]

Find The Hon. Galahad Threepwood's London.

[@philipkeithwilson8349]

So affected.

[@Eurovision324]

Your the second person I’ve seen today wearing your wrist watch on your right side

[@bjartone-ip5cd]

Napoleon 3 at 3 St James's Street

[@rgg6322]

do not wear a watch on the right

[@Nortwin2]

Tom, your jackets look so nice, but your trousers look so narrow and unflattering. Perhaps invest in some fuller trousers to match your imposing chest?

[@ronmexico1874]

Lovely to get away from the riff raff for a while........

[@markpalmer8083]

Living in the past. Not necessarily a bad thing, but Kier Starlin will finish him.

[@briandion9894]

Just need to use a tie clip to keep both parts together sorry

[@mrburns444]

WARNING - INTELLEGENT PROGRAMME ALERT!

[@eligenovese783]

European colonial powers such as British established coffee plantations in their colonies, including Java, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. These plantations often relied on enslaved labor, exploitative conditions for indigenous workers. The economic benefits of coffee largely went to the colonizers, while the local populations suffered. This is the foundation of this establishment. He wouldn't dare mention this so i though i would :) (i am extremely anti "woke" culture but what happened to those people was nothing short of horrific)

[@3000waterman]

Oh give it a rest, do.

[@UKArtlover]

You could say that about the foundations of ANYTHING and EVERONE in modern society , it’s unfortunate but we try to evolve , just enjoy the video with these two great guys !

[@markpass4215]

Oh dear

[@spoffspoffington]

How can you be so fat if you don't imbibe residual sugar?

[@peterterman4656]

I'm curious why the "Rake" chooses to dress like he's auditioning for the circus?

[@IansOddInterests]

Soon this will be described as far right.

[@cyriuxx5750]

Do shut up. Absolutely no one gives a fuck, respectfully.

[@ClaudioAlbertoZuñigaGuarachi]

Please sometime try to keep your mouth shot, let the experts to explain and from their knowledge.

[@TheEldarGuy]

It is a shared space. There are much worse out there.

[@Popunkwillneverdie]

You're not funny

[@Joedirt3349]

XTREME!

[@Popunkwillneverdie]

@@Joedirt3349 and you are????????????

[@mikewinston8709]

The Kings Ginger ??? Surely the Prince Henry?………🤣🤣🤣

[@mountbatten2222]

SURLEY NOT ! AS HENRY (HARRY) IS THE BASTARD OF DIANA AND HER STABLEMASTER

[@Joedirt3349]

Mingey 😂

[@ChristianDominicWindsor]

@@Joedirt3349 FUNNY ISN´T IT ?! WHEN EVERYBODY KNOWS HENRY IS THE BASTARD OF DIANA AND HER STABLEMASTER !

[@wrongosal3892]

living legend

[@gargolas27]

Gentlemen, way to break it down, excellent... thank you.

[@PeterJohns]

Surprised no one has challenged the origin of the name Winchester. Seems not to be related to wine. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winchester