Inspiration can be found in unexpected places. For oenologist Hanneli vd Merwe, it came on a business trip to Europe in November 2015 where corporate entertaining led to a personal discovery of the tasty world of craft gin and designer tonics. Since becoming the first woman to obtain a PhD in Oenology from the University of Stellenbosch, she had been thirsting for a new adventure – who would have thought the answer would lie in the cocktail she was enjoying.
Back in South Africa, she observed the craft gin industry was already establishing itself and winning the hearts & palates of discerning consumers with the level of local craftsmanship. Yet amidst this growing excellence and diversity there was a sorely felt void. South Africa needed a natural, high-quality tonic water to complement its emerging gin industry – she decided to change this. Today Barker & Quin is a partnership between herself and long-time colleague and friend, Chris Wium.
Orange forms the main bouquet and Honeybush is prevalent on the taste, making this perfectly balanced all round mixer. The lingering typically tonic finish makes this a real thirst quencher.
A heritage flavour from South Africa is the key ingredient that carries the citrus notes of the tonic water. This tonic water will amplify the characters in any Gin and bring a fullness that is delectably refreshing.
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Inspiration can be found in unexpected places. For oenologist Hanneli vd Merwe, it came on a business trip to Europe in November 2015 where corporate entertaining led to a personal discovery of the tasty world of craft gin and designer tonics. Since becoming the first woman to obtain a PhD in Oenology from the University of Stellenbosch, she had been thirsting for a new adventure – who would have thought the answer would lie in the cocktail she was enjoying.
Back in South Africa, she observed the craft gin industry was already establishing itself and winning the hearts & palates of discerning consumers with the level of local craftsmanship. Yet amidst this growing excellence and diversity there was a sorely felt void. South Africa needed a natural, high-quality tonic water to complement its emerging gin industry – she decided to change this. Today Barker & Quin is a partnership between herself and long-time colleague and friend, Chris Wium.
ALL NATURAL: carbonated spring water, cane sugar, citric acid, malic acid, flavouring, natural quinine, honeybush, orange.
Per 100ml: 9g carbs of which 7.9g is sugar, 176 KJ
Zero Drinks say:
We love this local brand which only uses natural ingredients to make their tonics. Most popular tonic brands on the shelves in supermarkets are loaded with sweeteners, artificial additives or colourants and you can taste & feel the difference when a drink is made only with natural ingredients!
