Charles Rolls and Tim Warrillow were sharing a gin and tonic when
they realized something odd: three-quarters of their drink was mediocre
tonic water. They couldn't understand why people paid premium prices for
exceptional gin only to drown it with forgettable mixers.
What
started as a casual conversation turned into an 18-month quest across
continents. The friends traveled to the remote forests of the Democratic
Republic of Congo, searching for the world's finest quinine. W
Charles Rolls and Tim Warrillow were sharing a gin and tonic when
they realized something odd: three-quarters of their drink was mediocre
tonic water. They couldn't understand why people paid premium prices for
exceptional gin only to drown it with forgettable mixers.
What
started as a casual conversation turned into an 18-month quest across
continents. The friends traveled to the remote forests of the Democratic
Republic of Congo, searching for the world's finest quinine. When they
launched Fever-Tree, they proved that mixers deserved the same
thoughtful crafting as premium spirits. Today, they continue sourcing
exceptional ingredients and bringing that same passion to every bottle
they create.