Merchant's Heart Tonic Water - Review & Information

About Merchant's Heart Tonic Water

Country: UK
Ingredients: Carbonated water, sugar, citric acid, flavourings (contains quinine)
RRP: £1.00 per bottle

Merchant's Heart was launched in 2015 and was created in collaboration with 10 leading bartenders. Initially launched in these bartenders' bars for the first year to test and gain feedback, Merchant's Heart tonic waters are now available in Ocado, Sainsbury's and a large number of venues.

Merchant's Heart is part of the major Japanese alcohol distribution company Suntory. The branding harks back to these Japanese roots in many ways and the name relates to the Suntory founder's approach of always considering himself as a tradesman and having a 'merchant's heart'.

The Gin Guide Review
Merchant's Heart Tonic Water finds an excellent balance of sweet, bitter and citrus. Quinine is pleasingly evident to make it clear it is a classic tonic and the level of carbonation gives an enjoyable mouthfeel. It has all the characteristics you'd look for in a tonic, without being overpowering or losing focus on being a mixer and enabling the gin to remain centre stage. - Paul Jackson, 2019