A new gin has been launched made with the bark that produces quinine – the key ingredient in tonic water and traditional remedies for malaria.

Using cinchona bark as one of the botanicals in the new 1897 Quinine Gin is said to provide an “ethereal” flavour and floral aroma.

The premium 45.8% ABV gin has been launched by Maverick Drinks which will be donating half of the producer’s profit to support charity Malaria No More UK. Quinine has been used as an anti-malarial remedy for centuries.

There are 13 other botanicals in 1897 Quinine Gin including juniper, coriander, angelica, orange, lemon, nutmeg, cassia, cinnamon, orris and liquorice which are distilled in a copper pot still. Along with the cinchona bark, pink and white grapefruit and lemon peels are vacuum-distilled to add a complex, citrusy lift.