From southern Spain comes this tonic, built on natural quinine from Loja and made as a partner for the country's own citrus-driven gins. Old But New — a classic recipe in a new guise.
The Expert's Description
Le Tribute Old But New Natural Aromas Tonic Water is a Spanish tonic water from the Le Tribute brand, packed in a case of four 20 cl bottles. The tonic is made with natural quinine from Loja, a region in southern Spain historically associated with the cultivation of quinine-bearing plants.
The name Old But New points to a tonic built on a classic approach to tonic water, but with natural aromas that give it a modern edge. It is made to accompany Spanish, citrus- and herb-forward gins, but also works well alongside other styles of Gin.
Tasting Notes
The Tasting Experience
The flavour opens with a clean, balanced quinine bitterness that is less sharp than a classic British tonic. Natural aromas add a hint of citrus and herbs in the background, giving the tonic a round, easy-drinking character rather than a hard, medicinal one.
Serving & Pairing Suggestions
Serve cold in a tall glass with plenty of ice. This tonic is built for the Spanish serving style, with a generous ratio of tonic to gin so the botanicals of the gin have room to unfold. Choose a citrus- or herb-driven gin for the best match.
Specifications
Name: Le Tribute Old But New Natural Aromas Tonic Water 4x20 cl
Producer/Brand: Le Tribute
Country: Spain
EAN no.: 8411640010311
Tasting Notes: Clean quinine bitterness, natural citrus and herb aromas
Size: 20 CL
Units per Case: 4
Flavour Profile
Bitter · Herbal · Round · Sparkling
Did You Know?
The quinine in this tonic comes from Loja in Andalusia, a region historically linked to attempts at growing quinine-bearing plants in Europe, part of a wider effort to reduce the continent's dependence on imports from South America.
See our full range of Tonic Water.
