About Rochester Drinks

Rochester is a legacy brand. While the business itself has been established for over 30 years, its origins and essence trace back to the mid nineteenth century. With the family now in its third generation of drinks craft, Rochester remains dedicated to creating the highest quality drinks possible and bringing people joy through exceptional flavour.

The first drink in the range, Rochester Ginger, is where the story began. Inspired by a Dickensian ginger wine recipe passed down through generations and kept as a closely guarded secret, it became the foundation of the brand. Over time, the drink has come to represent warmth, welcome, celebration and festivity, qualities that reflect the spirit of the drinks described in the works of Charles Dickens.

As tastes and expectations have evolved, the recipe has been carefully refined into the Rochester Ginger wine made today, allowing it to sit confidently in the modern world while remaining true to its heritage.

As a brand, Rochester has continued to grow and diversify its offering, drawing on its expertise in crafting bold, complex and high quality drinks. Explore the collection to discover more.