Tanora is a tangerine carbonated drink, sold in Ireland, predominantly in Munster.[2] It was introduced by John Daly & Co, a mineral water bottler in Cork City.[3] The drink’s original recipe is credited to James “Jim” Lynam of Cork, who is said to have sold the formula to John Daly & Co while employed in its laboratory, in return for shares in the company. The brand is owned by Coca-Cola Bottlers Ireland, a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Hellenic.[4] Tanora is packaged in 2-litre and 500ml plastic bottles.[2] It was also available in 330ml cans, but these ceased production in June 2010; 200ml glass bottles (for the licensed trade) have already been withdrawn, both due to lack of demand.[5]
In 1969, Stephen Barrett described his childhood liking for Tanora, "then, as now, the modish choice among those on the threshold of life".