Tonic Volume 1
Imbibe author Claire Dodd sips vodou rum in a Haitian temple. Spectator contributor Henry Jeffreys navigates Lebanon’s sectarian thoroughfares in search of historic cellars, Times writer Juliet Rix indulges in soju a North Korean acorn spirit that makes East and West dance as one.
The inaugural issue of Tonic regales lost tales from legendary drinkers. Our man in Champagne visits the secret cellar of billionaire rapper Jay Z. On Germany’s Cold War frontier we drink unpasteurised beers unchanged since 1945. And in Iceland we meet modern Vikings fuelling a revolution in brennivín, a potato liqueur laced with moss, rhubarb and meadowsweet, a fragrant herb found in glacial riversides.
In short, our opening mix distils Chinese potentates, Italian aristos and Uzi automatics into one collectable issue. It will leave you thirsty for more.
“Don't bother with churches, government buildings or city squares,
if you want to know about a culture, spend a night in its bars”
- Ernest Hemingway
IRREVERENT, SHARP,
STYLISH ARTICLES
TONIC Talks
Eko Craft Brewing
EKO BREWING WITH THE FLAVOURS OF AFRICA
Eko is the original name of Lagos, the most populous city in Africa. Helena and Anthony have embraced their heritage, love of travel and craft beer to create something special. Tonic founder, Rob Ellison, caught up with them in the midst of lockdown, house renovations and caring for their two children as well as brewing their Craft beer. While the most recent addition to their family also had a lot to say, Rob was keen to chat with them about the Eko journey and their story.
by Rob Ellison
