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product_id: 49423258
title: "Classic Original Maltese Soft Drink, 12 x 500ml Bottles, Bittersweet Citrus Flavour, Sparkling Mediterranean Beverage, Low in Sugar and Caffeine-Free, Made in Malta"
brand: "kinnie"
price: "A$162"
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category: "Kinnie"
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# Sparkling, refreshing fizz Herbal infusion, caffeine-free Unique bittersweet citrus flavor Classic Original Maltese Soft Drink, 12 x 500ml Bottles, Bittersweet Citrus Flavour, Sparkling Mediterranean Beverage, Low in Sugar and Caffeine-Free, Made in Malta

**Brand:** kinnie
**Price:** A$162
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍹 Sip the Mediterranean secret—refreshment redefined!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Classic Original Maltese Soft Drink, 12 x 500ml Bottles, Bittersweet Citrus Flavour, Sparkling Mediterranean Beverage, Low in Sugar and Caffeine-Free, Made in Malta by kinnie
- **How much does it cost?** A$162 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/49423258-classic-original-maltese-soft-drink-12-x-500ml-bottles-bittersweet)

## Best For

- kinnie enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kinnie brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Chill & Refresh Ritual:** Best served ice-cold with a slice of orange for that ultimate thirst-quenching moment.
- • **Versatile Social Mixer:** Elevate your gatherings—perfect solo or as a sophisticated cocktail base.
- • **Authentic Heritage Taste:** Join the global community savoring Malta’s beloved classic, now accessible beyond the Mediterranean.
- • **Low Sugar, Zero Caffeine:** Indulge guilt-free with only 10g sugar per 500ml and naturally caffeine-free refreshment.
- • **Mediterranean Sunshine in a Bottle:** Experience the iconic bittersweet orange-herb blend crafted since the 1950s in Malta.

## Overview

Kinnie Classic Original is a sparkling Maltese soft drink blending bittersweet orange and aromatic herbs, crafted since the 1950s. With low sugar content and no caffeine, it offers a unique, refreshing alternative to traditional sodas. Perfect as a standalone thirst quencher or a versatile mixer, Kinnie embodies Mediterranean heritage and is best enjoyed chilled with a slice of orange.

## Description

Product Description Kinnie kinnie original orange and herbal flavour soft drink is a refreshing thirst quencher, which is herbal and orange in flavours, and free from artificial colours. It is as excellent as an apertif and also a versatile mixer. Ingredients Water, Sugar, Caramel (E150d), Carbon Dioxide, Natural Flavours (including Bitter Orange), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate). P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Directions Best served chilled with a slice of orange. Safety Warning Keep in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. Ideal for digestion. Manufacturer Contact Information Farsons See more

Review: Amazing Totally Unique Taste of Sunshine From The Heart of The Med - First discovered this delicious drink on Malta in the early/mid-1990's. It was created on the island in the early 1950's as an alternative to the 'colas' on offer. Essentially its a lightly carbonated bitter-sweet orange drink with herbs, and WOW does it work! Its impossible to describe as it really tastes like nothing else on the planet. It must be said that like all drinks/food I guess, but particularly so for 'Kinnie' it's at its absolute finest when consumed outdoors in the warm sunshine with some ice and (personal preference here; yes or no?) a slice of orange. Do not pass ultimate judgement until you have savoured it in this 'turbo-charged' way!! Total absolute refreshment. However, I hasten to add that even in winter in the UK its still rather special and most enjoyable indeed; just 'crank-up' the heating, sit back, close your eyes and imagine the deep blue and turquoise waters of the Med! Have not tried it as a 'mixer' yet so perhaps even more joys to come? We have found the 'Original' preferable to the 'Diet' version, we also prefer it to the more recently introduced 'Zest' although that's fine as an occasional alternative. Just our own personal tastes. All I would add is if trying it for the very first time without doubt definitely go for the 'Original'. By sheer coincidence I only e-mailed 'Simonds Farsons Cisk' the Maltese manufacturers a few weeks back enquiring about making it available in the UK? In a 'nutshell' they replied 'they were working on it'. Last week I received an e-mail from them to say it was now available in the UK via 'desertcart'. Eureka! Many, many thanks to both for making it possible. Cant wait for next summer; sat on the patio, barbecue heating-up and an ice cold 'Kinnie' to hand to refresh my taste buds like nothing else can. In the meantime I shall savour the odd one or two every now and again as a treat and flavour of whats to come. Just look at all those five star reviews on here; says it all! A quick addenda: If you like sauce on your chips a famous supermarket with orange bags has started selling the award winning 'Red Lion' tomato ketchup as well as a great brown sauce too. Its made in Gozo! Not the cheapest but real quality. Wonder if 'desertcart' will cotton on?
Review: Wonderfully Unique Taste of Mediterranean Sunshine! - Totally unique lightly carbonated non-alcoholic orange and herb drink from Malta where its extremely popular and seen absolutely everywhere. Large bottles, small bottles, snazzy art 'Special Editions', evocative and stylish cans; its in every supermarket, bar (on-tap in some), cafe, hotel, corner shop, beach place, airport, you name it! Best consumed outdoors in the hot Mediterranean sun with a slice of fresh orange and some ice, tastes FAR better in such hot environs being unbelievably refreshing. Its still good-ish in dreary, wet and chilly UK, and that's just the summer months! Originally created as a more mature 'grown-up' cola alternative in the early 1950's, though I hasten to add absolutely nothing like the taste let alone 'fizzyness' and sticky sweetness of cola. Along with many other reviewers on here who either first tasted it on hols (like ourselves) or expat Maltese now living in UK whom already knew of this fabulous drink. 'Original' version is best. 'Diet' and 'Zest' versions also available in more recent times, the latter aimed more at youngsters. Ever so slight 'Marmite' effect i.e., 'like or don't like' but not I hasten to add as extreme. We've offered it to family and friends, most importantly where possible on hot sunny outdoor days and found that there is about circa. 10%-ish say 'it's okay, quite nice' whilst the rest go 'wow! where do you get this from?' (Apparently it makes a reasonable 'different' mixer too). The only drink we have found that is ever so slightly similar, but not carbonated of course, is (the alcoholic) 'Pimms' but it has only the very, very, slightest hint. All we can add is we've been drinking it in Malta for the past 20+ years and now at home and it's still as good as ever! Just look at the megga reviews/5-stars, they say it all. Big thanks to desertcart for finally making this taste of the Mediterranean available in the UK.

## Features

- Unique bitter sweet orange & aromatic flavor
- Refreshing thirst quencher
- Excellent as an aperitif and digestive
- Versatile mixer

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| - Saturates | 0 g |
| - Sugars | 10 g |
| ASIN | B005JCVDGY |
| Additives | herbs |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | 37,868 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) 240 in Soda |
| Brand | Kinnie |
| Carbohydrate | 10.9 g |
| Country of origin | Malta |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (630) |
| Date First Available | 25 Aug. 2011 |
| Energy (kJ) | 188.00 kJ |
| Energy (kcal) | 44.93 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Format | Liquid |
| Item model number | Kin-5201 |
| Manufacturer | Farsons |
| Manufacturer contact | Farsons |
| Package Information | Bottle |
| Product Dimensions | 1 x 1 x 1 cm; 6.76 kg |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Serving Recommendation | Best served chilled with a slice of orange. |
| Serving Size | 100 ml |
| Sodium | 0.1 g |
| Speciality | Special Orange & Herbal Flavor |
| Storage Instructions | Keep refrigerated. |
| Units | 6000.0 millilitre |
| Use By Recommendation | Once opened, consume on the same day |
| Volume | 500 Millilitres |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Kinnie
- **Flavour:** Orange
- **Item form:** Liquid
- **Item volume:** 6000 Millilitres
- **Item weight:** 6.76 Kilograms
- **Number of items:** 12
- **Package information:** Can
- **Speciality:** Special Orange & Herbal Flavor
- **Unit count:** 6000.0 millilitre

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Totally Unique Taste of Sunshine From The Heart of The Med
*by B***D on 4 December 2011*

First discovered this delicious drink on Malta in the early/mid-1990's. It was created on the island in the early 1950's as an alternative to the 'colas' on offer. Essentially its a lightly carbonated bitter-sweet orange drink with herbs, and WOW does it work! Its impossible to describe as it really tastes like nothing else on the planet. It must be said that like all drinks/food I guess, but particularly so for 'Kinnie' it's at its absolute finest when consumed outdoors in the warm sunshine with some ice and (personal preference here; yes or no?) a slice of orange. Do not pass ultimate judgement until you have savoured it in this 'turbo-charged' way!! Total absolute refreshment. However, I hasten to add that even in winter in the UK its still rather special and most enjoyable indeed; just 'crank-up' the heating, sit back, close your eyes and imagine the deep blue and turquoise waters of the Med! Have not tried it as a 'mixer' yet so perhaps even more joys to come? We have found the 'Original' preferable to the 'Diet' version, we also prefer it to the more recently introduced 'Zest' although that's fine as an occasional alternative. Just our own personal tastes. All I would add is if trying it for the very first time without doubt definitely go for the 'Original'. By sheer coincidence I only e-mailed 'Simonds Farsons Cisk' the Maltese manufacturers a few weeks back enquiring about making it available in the UK? In a 'nutshell' they replied 'they were working on it'. Last week I received an e-mail from them to say it was now available in the UK via 'Amazon'. Eureka! Many, many thanks to both for making it possible. Cant wait for next summer; sat on the patio, barbecue heating-up and an ice cold 'Kinnie' to hand to refresh my taste buds like nothing else can. In the meantime I shall savour the odd one or two every now and again as a treat and flavour of whats to come. Just look at all those five star reviews on here; says it all! A quick addenda: If you like sauce on your chips a famous supermarket with orange bags has started selling the award winning 'Red Lion' tomato ketchup as well as a great brown sauce too. Its made in Gozo! Not the cheapest but real quality. Wonder if 'Amazon' will cotton on?

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderfully Unique Taste of Mediterranean Sunshine!
*by M***O on 27 May 2013*

Totally unique lightly carbonated non-alcoholic orange and herb drink from Malta where its extremely popular and seen absolutely everywhere. Large bottles, small bottles, snazzy art 'Special Editions', evocative and stylish cans; its in every supermarket, bar (on-tap in some), cafe, hotel, corner shop, beach place, airport, you name it! Best consumed outdoors in the hot Mediterranean sun with a slice of fresh orange and some ice, tastes FAR better in such hot environs being unbelievably refreshing. Its still good-ish in dreary, wet and chilly UK, and that's just the summer months! Originally created as a more mature 'grown-up' cola alternative in the early 1950's, though I hasten to add absolutely nothing like the taste let alone 'fizzyness' and sticky sweetness of cola. Along with many other reviewers on here who either first tasted it on hols (like ourselves) or expat Maltese now living in UK whom already knew of this fabulous drink. 'Original' version is best. 'Diet' and 'Zest' versions also available in more recent times, the latter aimed more at youngsters. Ever so slight 'Marmite' effect i.e., 'like or don't like' but not I hasten to add as extreme. We've offered it to family and friends, most importantly where possible on hot sunny outdoor days and found that there is about circa. 10%-ish say 'it's okay, quite nice' whilst the rest go 'wow! where do you get this from?' (Apparently it makes a reasonable 'different' mixer too). The only drink we have found that is ever so slightly similar, but not carbonated of course, is (the alcoholic) 'Pimms' but it has only the very, very, slightest hint. All we can add is we've been drinking it in Malta for the past 20+ years and now at home and it's still as good as ever! Just look at the megga reviews/5-stars, they say it all. Big thanks to Amazon for finally making this taste of the Mediterranean available in the UK.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best soft drink of all
*by M***D on 22 June 2012*

I came across Kinnie the first time I visited Malta. We were welcomed at the hotel with free glasses of it, but nobody told us what it was. Once I found out I soon realised it was sold and drunk everywhere in Malta and Gozo and I followed the lead of the locals. It is hard to describe it other than repeat what the maunufacturers say - it is a bitter-sweet soft drink made with oranges and herbs and it's fizzy. Maybe it's an acquired taste but I love it and once away from Malta was unable to obtain it in the UK. Now we can get it here and I have it on standing order with Amazon. It is great value for money, it tastes far better than the usual fizzy drinks we know here (including well-known international ones in specially-shaped bottles!)and it's not made from chemicals. You only have to taste the first mouthful to believe you're back in Malta, even when you're here in the cold and the rain. Try it - you'll love it! It deserves to be wider known and appreciated and now that Amazon supply it there is no obstacle to everyone buying it.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Kinnie Original Orange and Herbal Flavour Soft Drink 500 ml (Pack of 12)
- CISK Maltese Lager Beer (24 x 330 ml - 4.2%) CANS

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