Maison Briottet has reaffirmed its international standing amongst bar professionals by securing third place in the Best Selling Brands – Liqueurs ranking of the 2026 CLASS Report. This latest accolade highlights the presence of its French liqueurs in the UK’s most influential bars.
Dijon, September 2026. Maison Briottet has reached a new milestone in its international expansion. In its 2026 edition dedicated to the liqueurs category, the prestigious CLASS Report ranks Briottet as the third best-selling liqueur brand in the UK’s top bars.
This accolade, published by CLASS Magazine, confirms Briottet’s position amongst the leading liqueur houses in the world of cocktails and mixology.
Briottet ranks in the Top 3 Best-Selling Liqueur Brands in the 2026 CLASS Report
Every year, the CLASS Report analyses consumer trends and the brands favoured by professionals at the UK’s most renowned bars. This report is a closely watched indicator within the bar industry, highlighting the brands that are making their mark in leading establishments.
In the 2026 edition dedicated to liqueurs, the Best-Selling Brands ranking is as follows:
- Campari
- Giffard
- Briottet
- Cointreau
Briottet thus takes third place on the podium, alongside iconic international brands in the sector.
In its analysis, CLASS Magazine specifically highlights generalist liqueur houses, capable of meeting a wide variety of needs behind the bar. Briottet features alongside Giffard in this category, thanks to the diversity of its range and its popularity amongst bartenders.
“Giffard and Briottet, our second and third best-selling liqueur brands, clearly belong to this generalist category.” CLASS Magazine, The CLASS Report 2026: Liqueurs.
This recognition builds on the findings of the CLASS Report 2025
This latest accolade echoes the result achieved by Briottet in the previous edition of the report.
In 2025, Briottet had reached second place in the liqueur brand rankings, already confirming its presence in the UK’s most influential bars.
In 2026, Briottet retains its place in the top three best-selling liqueur brands. This repeated appearance in the rankings demonstrates the company’s enduring visibility amongst British industry professionals.
For an independent French family-run business, this international recognition is a source of great pride.
Why do Briottet liqueurs appeal to bar professionals?
Liqueurs play a vital role in the world of mixology. Often used as ingredients in classic cocktails or contemporary creations, they add fruity, floral, spicy or even indulgent notes.
With a rich range of over 60 liqueurs and fine spirits, Briottet offers bartenders an aromatic palette suited to a wide variety of creations.
Among the House’s iconic specialities :
This diversity provides professionals with a versatile range, tailored to the requirements of cocktail bars, hotels and premium restaurants.
Briottet, French liqueur maker since 1836
Founded in Dijon in 1836, Maison Briottet has been passing down its family expertise in the creation of liqueurs and fine spirits for six generations.
Its history is closely linked to Burgundy and to Crème de Cassis de Dijon, which has, over time, become one of the House’s defining signature products.
Today, Briottet combines this heritage with a commitment to ongoing creativity, developing liqueurs with a variety of flavour profiles to meet the expectations of cocktail enthusiasts and professionals worldwide.
This blend of tradition, exacting standards of flavour and innovation forms one of the cornerstones of Briottet’s identity.
A French brand making its mark on the international cocktail scene
The CLASS Report 2026 rankings highlight the recognition enjoyed by Briottet liqueurs amongst British professionals.
The United Kingdom occupies a prominent place in the international bar scene, with a particularly vibrant cocktail scene and venues renowned for their creativity.
Being ranked amongst the top three best-selling liqueur brands in the UK’s finest bars therefore represents a significant accolade for Briottet.
Furthermore, this distinction complements other accolades the company has received in international rankings dedicated to spirits and brands favoured by bartenders.
A new milestone for Maison Briottet
With this third place in the CLASS Report 2026, Briottet continues to grow as a French liqueur house recognised by bar professionals.
This accolade encourages the company to continue offering high-quality, authentic products that are in tune with the evolving world of mixology.
From Dijon to London, via cocktail bars around the world, Briottet pursues a clear ambition: to introduce people to the richness of French liqueurs and share its family expertise with an ever-growing number of enthusiasts.
Thank you to the bartenders, bar managers and industry professionals in the United Kingdom for their trust and recognition.