Q Tonic

[tym2relax]

Has anyone tried this premium tonic?

http://qtonic.com/

[The Scribe]

Robert Hess mentioned Q Tonic, and premium tonic water in general, recently on his show The Cocktail Spirit. I am not entirely sure what makes something a premium tonic water versus an unpremium tonic water. To me, like soda and still water, tonic water is tonic water.
Cheers. - S

[primate77]

The answer is simple - price and perception.

[tym2relax]

Take a look at their site if interested in what Q Tonic is all about.

Has anyone tried it though?

[RumBarPhilly]

I tried Q tonic at a great new cocktail bar called Apothecary here in Philly.

Its a $3 upcharge for your tonic drink. It lacks the sweetness that can be found in most commercial tonics. Its very dry and has a nice touch of lime. Its very mellow. After trying it, I craved gin, I think it would be perfectly complimentary.

[tym2relax]

Thanks Adam. I see it's popularity is increasing, but it's really expensive to buy online. Hopefully it will be in Whole Foods out here at some point. I would really like to try this tonic.

[Rum Runner]

I like Ron del Barrilito 2 Star with tonic. I'd be happy to give this tonic a whirl. I don't see it coming to a theater near me anytime soon though. I'm going to put it in my "care package" list from my Stateside connection.

Tym, No WholeFoods or WildOats food stores in SoCal?

[tym2relax]

There are two near me but so far, the Q Tonic is only in a select east coast Whole Foods. I contacted them and they say it will get here at some point. I have to ask my local WF to order it and see what happens.

I did try the WF 365 canned tonic and was surprised. It was light and tasty. You can get it in 6-packs. About 2-3 drinks per can.