Step aside from conventional shelf-warmers and discover a true liquid legend. Originally crafted by French Benedictine monks at Buckfast Abbey using a secret recipe dating back to 1897, Buckfast Tonic Wine is a wildly unique, caffeinated fortified wine with a massive global cult following. The monks start with premium French mistellas—a rich, unfermented grape juice fortified with alcohol—before masterfully blending in a distinct combination of tonic ingredients and a robust hit of caffeine. It pours a deep, dark ruby color, throwing off rich aromas of stewed dark plums, black cherries, and sweet medicinal herbs. On the palate, it is unashamedly thick, sweet, and comforting, delivering a velvety wave of blackcurrant jam, cola cubes, and subtle baking spices. Intensely flavorful and packed with historical character, it’s a brilliant conversational piece enjoyed neat, chilled, or splashed into creative cocktails.

Style: Fortified Tonic Wine
Distillery: Buckfast Abbey
Region: Devon, England
ABV: 15.0%
Vol: 750ml