The Tonic Magazine

Congratulations to our brilliant editor, Juliet Rix, on being shortlisted in the BSME - The British Society of Magazine Editors, Editor of the Year, Independent Category, alongside some of the best in the business. Good luck Juliet! Robert Ellison Benita Finanzio Neil Minott #Independentpublishing #printisnotdead #publishing #editor #shortlist #awards

Here's an excerpt from our interview with drinks writer Amanda Schuster about her new book, "Signature Cocktails." To view the full interview, click the link below. ⤵ https://lnkd.in/dj7n2ifF Phaidon

"Crafting liquid resilience in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley" Just published in The Tonic Magazine vol.6 #wine #lebanon https://lnkd.in/dH9dtMEH

TONIC Volume 6 is out now! https://lnkd.in/ew65r29S Edited by Juliet Rix What's inside? There is a lot of terroir talk in The Tonic Magazine Volume 6, and some of it is pretty surprising, including our specially commissioned cover art by Gianluca Cannizzo.  We join Kate Wickers in Rwanda as she hunts for banana beer, the inspiration behind our cover image, and we plunge into the depths of the Bay of Biscay with Alex Green on a quest for wine hidden beneath the sea. Robin McKelvie traverses the Isle of Islay, where the land's rugged beauty shapes the character of its whiskies. Katja Gaskell takes us to Normandy, where she indulges in the region's renowned cider, and Carol Wright unearths some of the secrets and fascinating history of Sherry.  Susan Schwartz invites us to hop in the saddle as she weaves an unusual tale about a horse, the Epsom Derby, Kentucky, The Beatles, Cambridge University, and whisky. We discover the timeless charm of Liverpool's iconic pubs with Will Hawkes while Emmie Harrison-West sheds light on being a Woman in the Beer Industry.  Tim Bird leads the charge on wine and attempts to reshape perceptions of Denmark as a wine-producing nation. Abigail Blasi charts the evolution of Cambodian wine. At the same time, Andrew Church explores the burgeoning Nova Scotian Wine scene, and Jacopo Mazzeo, PhD unveils the secrets of Lebanese wine shaped by the land's rich history and diverse influences. Clinton Cawood takes us to southern Italy, where a town known for its historic bread uses its wheat to make vodka. Finally, Benita Finanzio taps into her Italian roots and explores the magical Venetian cocktail scene.  I made the tea.

Nestled in Barcelona's vibrant Gràcia neighbourhood, FOCO has quickly become a must-visit destination for cocktail enthusiasts. Opened in 2022 by English bartenders Tom Godfrey and Theo Quinn, the bar has already made its mark on the city's thriving nightlife. We got to speak with co-founder Tom Godfrey, who shared insights into FOCO, including its name, decor, the local area, and their plans for the future. To watch the full video click the link below https://lnkd.in/eeEzq3EW Benita Finanzio

For our latest Tonic Talks we spoke to Joanne Moore, a trailblazer in the distilling world. With nearly two decades at the forefront of the industry Joanne has held the position of Master Distiller at G&J Distillers since 2006, becoming only the seventh person to do so in the company's 263-year history.  In our interview we spoke to Joanne about her journey into distilling, being one of the first female distillers, the recent gin boom, staying ahead of trends and how she likes her gin at the end of a long day. https://lnkd.in/e9pRwcMb MPR Communications Catherine Ewart Smith Benita Finanzio Quintessential Brands Group

So you've started a non-alcoholic drinks brand but how do you get people to know about it? I asked Imme Ermgassen the co-founder of Botivo Drinks this question, below is her answer. To watch the whole video, click the link below. https://lnkd.in/eWacHqfj

So you've started a non-alcoholic drinks brand but how do you get people to know about it? I asked Imme Ermgassen the co-founder of Botivo Drinks this question, below is her answer. To watch the whole video, click the link below. https://lnkd.in/eWacHqfj

I had an interesting chat with Ryan Chetiyawardana, aka Mr Lyan. Ryan and his cocktail bars have won numerous awards. In this clip I ask him what advice he would give aspiring individuals looking to make their mark in hospitality. You can see the full video on our website. https://lnkd.in/eJg9tZYT Bob Conwell Benita Finanzio Mr Lyan Studio #cocktailbar #drinksindustry #drinksbusiness

Malmsey Rangaka is the co-founder and CEO of M'hudi Wines, a family-owned winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Established in 2003, the winery released its first vintage in 2005. M'hudi Wines is the first wine tourism farm 100% owned and managed by a black South African family in the Stellenbosch Winelands. We spoke with Malmsey to discuss her journey so far. You can find the interview video on our website. Emily Batchelor South Africa Wine #wine #wineindustry https://lnkd.in/eWG_sBFi