Skip to content
signaturewhite

America’s Oldest and Pennsylvania’s
Largest Cordial Producer

1884

Company Founded

Charles Jacquin et Cie., Inc. is founded to produce fine, old-world cordials in the United States.

1920’s

Nationally renowned Jacquin’s survives prohibition producing non-alcoholic cordials.

Headquarters on Trenton Avenue near Lehigh Avenue in Philadelphia
Charles Jacquin et Cie.: A Very Cordial Business
1933

Charles Jacquin et Cie., Inc. relocates to Philadelphia and partners with Maurice J. Cooper, an executive and merchant in imported food & beverages. Jacquin’s soared to become one of the world’s leading producer of cordials & liqeurs.

1937

Charle Jacquin et Cie., Inc. acquires Forbidden Fruit from the Louise Bustonaby family in France.

Jacquin's Forbidden Fruit
1950’s

Charles Jacquin achieves national prominence with over 40 different cordials and liqueurs.

Over 40 different cordials and liqueurs
1980’s

With continued growth, production facilities are modernized and expanded in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Modernized facilities in the heart of Philadelphia
Bartenders Ready-to-Drink cocktails
1990’s

A time for portfolio expension with the introduction of Bartenders Ready-to-Drink cocktails and Pennsylvania Ducth Egg Nog.

2006

World treasured Chambord is sold to Brown-Forman.

Chambord Liqueuer
John A. Cooper CEO Charles Jacquin et Cie., Inc.
2020

Family run and operated for three generations

John A. Cooper becomes CEO and 3rd generation owner of Charles Jacquin et Cie., Inc. bringing a renewed focus on innovation, modernization, and the local community.

Our Brands