TONIC VOLUME 8

THE FRONT COVER

This volume's cover art is made by artist, musician and bartender Josh Linfitt. We feature Josh in the Intermission section of the magazine.

WHAT’S INSIDE?

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In this issue, we travel far and wide. Kate Wickers takes us to Calabria for a taste of bittersweet amaro before moving on to Brazil for an in-depth look at cachaça. Simon Urwin explores the bold wines of Azerbaijan, while Tim Bird joins a lively sahti party in Finland and celebrates Estonian spirits. Juliet Rix introduces us to the spirited women of temperance, and Claire Dodd discovers a beer brewed for teetotal Mormons in Utah. James March highlights Indigenous-owned wineries in British Columbia, Canada.

Benita Finanzio investigates Switzerland's Ticinese white Merlot, Clinton Cawood searches for a tropical kiki in the Isle of Man, and Andrew Church dives into sake. Along the way, Carol Wright takes a daring sip of bathwater, and Deanna Thomas meets a water sommelier with an expert palate.

These stories remind us that drink is never just a beverage; it encompasses history, culture, rituals, and surprises, all poured into a glass.

All this and much more, order now!

‘You going to tell me what happened to you?’

‘That’s a tale requiring a wine. What of you? ‘

‘That’s a tale requiring a wine cellar.‘

- Nivellen and Geralt, The Witcher