These February 2017 alcohol trends cover a diverse selection of products, with exclusive Irish spirits, beers with flavors to complement seasonal changes and charitable tiger-branded rums being just a few examples.
One particularly strange product that's included in these February 2017 alcohol trends is Native Bar's insect-covered cocktails. Based in Singapore, the company has garnered global recognition for its odd concoctions. For the 'Antz Cocktail,' Native Bar uses Thai rum, aged sugarcane, coconut yogurt, salt, soursop and baked tapioca. Most interesting however are the toppings, which include weaves ants, a liquid nitrogen-frozen leaf and cubes of basil meringue. Reportedly, the insects have a unique sour flavor that complements the rest of the flavors flawlessly.
Also included are the House of Elrick's Loch Ness gins, which are made with water from the iconic lake in Scotland that's said to host the great mythical monster. Apart from the lake's filtered and distilled water, the gin includes hand-picked botanicals like juniper, coriander seeds and angelica root.
Top 35 Alcohol Trends in February
From Gaelic Highlands Scotches to 50-Year-Old Whiskeys:
Riley von Niessen — Feb 19, 2017 — Lifestyle
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Multi-Lingual Beer Branding
Bionic Brew Features Playful, Futuristic Branding
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Whiskey-Branded Coffee
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey Coffee Blends Coffee with Whiskey's Taste
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Connected Cocktail Libraries
Pernod Ricard's Opn Cocktail Mixer is Debuting at CES 2017
31
Medieval Series-Themed Bars
The Pop-Up Geeks Created a Game of Thrones Bar in Edinburgh, Scotland
30
Gold Foil-Wrapped Wine Bottles
This Vin Santo is Decorated with a Precious Metal
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Gameshow-Inspired Drinking Games
The 'DRINKO' Drinking Shot Game is Modeled After Plinko
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Exclusive Irish Spirits
Glendaloug Released a Limited-Edition Sloe Gin for the Winter Season
27
Botanical Cocktail Syrups
Cahoots Cocktail Co. Adds Flavor to Alcoholic Drinks
26
Super-Premium Tequila Collections
'Volcan de mi Tierra' Tequila is Grown from Volcanic Soil
25
Mail-Friendly Wine Bottles
'Garçon Wines' Has Created a Bottle That Fits Though a Letterbox
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Donut-Topped Boozy Cocoas
The Red Wine Hot Chocolates are Inspired by Outrageous Milkshakes
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Citrusy Handcrafted Vodkas
Whitley Neill New Blood Orange Vodka is Made with Sicilian Oranges
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DIY Cognac Pop-Ups
La Maison Remy Martin Offered Members the Chance to Blend Their Own Cognac
21
40-Year-Old Scotch Whiskies
Deanston 40 Year Old is a Premium Whisky for Discerning Drinkers
20
Ant-Filled Cocktails
Native's Unique Bar Cocktail is Topped with an Edible Insect Garnish
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Premium Blended Whiskeys
Johnnie Walker Gold Reserve is Reviving the Prestige of Blended Spirits
18
Color-Coordinated Vodka Branding
The Absolut + Pantone Brand Concept Merges Color and Flavor
17
Craft Chocolate Chip Stouts
This Chocolate Beer Blend Boasts Cocoa and Black Raspberry Notes
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Premium Bartending Books
'Where Bartenders Drink' Offers Insight into Some of the Best Bars
15
Agency-Designed Beer Kits
The Agency Los Figaro Offered End of Year Gifts for Clients
14
Limited-Edition Gold Vodkas
'Beluga Celebration' Honors the Brand's 115th Anniversary
13
Premium Trinidadian Rums
'Angostura 1787' Rum Celebrates Trinidad's Historic Sugar Industry
12
Millennial Scotch Whiskeys
Macallan Edition No. 1 is Being Marketed to Millennials on Instagram
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Charitable Tiger Rums
'Wild Tiger Rum' Features Bold, Tiger-Striped Packaging
10
Yuzu-Flavored Liqueur
Marie Brizard is Introducing a New Liqueur Based on the Japanese Fruit
9
Yuzu Pale Ales
Insight Garden Brewery's Range Includes a Japanese-Inspired Craft Beer
8
Premium Tequila Trios
The Tequila Corralejo Brand Now Includes Three Premium Expressions
7
Loch Ness Gins
House of Elrick is a Premium Gin Brand that Uses Water from the Historic Lake
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Whimsical Boozy Milkshakes
Milk Bar at The Cosmopolitan Offers a Fitting Drink for Las Vegas
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Yuzu Cocktail Bitters
Miracle Mile Bitters Co. Offers Bitters of the Japanese Citrus
4
Gaelic Highlands Scotches
Usquaebach 'An Ard Ri Cask Strength' is a High-Proof Blend
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Celebratory Half-Century Whiskeys
The Dalmore 50 Single Malt Scotch Whiskey is a Lavish Libation
2
Unique Small-Batch Whiskeys
Strathearn Distillery's 'Uisge Beatha' is Matured in Small Casks
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Seasonal Change Beers
These Two New Beers from Samuel Adams Capture Seasonal Flavors
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Limited Edition Whisky Releases
Ballantine's Launches Its Ballantine's x Malbon Whisky
Tropical Single Malt Whiskies
Fettercairn Whisky Embraces Tropical Sensibilities
Music Festival-Inspired Alcohol Bottles
Tomorrowland x Absolut Launch Limited-Edition Bottles
Unconventionally Categorized Drinks
Smirnoff ICE Drops a Global Campaign to Celebrate 25 Years
Limited-Edition Single Malts
Virginia Distillery Co Launches the 'First Cut Cigar Blend'
Exclusive Whisky Experiences
Glenfiddich Launches the 'Spot the Stag' Marketing Initiative
Sophisticated Whisky Day Campaigns
Glenfiddich Marks World Whisky Day on May 16th
Summertime Gin Cocktails
Sir Edmond's Refreshing Gin Serves Meet the Demand for Lighter Options
Paper Whisky Bottles
Lightweight, Portable Weekender Wheat is Made for Sipping Outdoors
Tropical Spiked Eggnogs
Cutwater Spirits’ Tiki Nog Puts a Sunny Twist on a Wintry Favorite
Flavored Non-Alcoholic Beers
Two Fruity Heineken 0.0 Flavored Varieties Filling the Flavor Gap
Canned Tequila-Vodka Cocktails
Beverage Management Group Debuts Por Qué No RTDs
High-ABV Sporty Cocktails
BuzzBallz's SoccerBallz Celebrate Countries Playing in the World Cup
Festival Vodka Brand Activations
Absolut Launched Its Heat Haus & New RTD Line at Coachella 2026
Summer-Ready Elevated Cocktail Experiences
Glenfiddich is Reimagining Summer Cocktail Culture
Multi-Serve Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails by ISH are Available by the Bottle
Intimate Alcohol-Free Campaigns
CleanCo and Lovehoney Joined Forces for Anything But Dry January
Spring Cocktail Menus
Applebee's Launched a Drink Menu With Celebrity Spirit Collaborations
THC-Infused Beverage Lines
Gigli Has Emerged as a Disruptive Force in the Cannabis Beverage Market
Fall-Ready Scotch Whisky Selections
The Balvenie Highlights Its Expressions for the Colder Months
Nootropic-Packed Alcohol-Free Cocktails
These New Smiling Wolf Drinks Feature a Functional Recipe
Alcohol-Free Nitro Cocktails
Funkin Launched an Alcohol-Free Strawberry Daiquiri and Piña Colada
Glow-in-the-Dark Rum Bottles
Bacardí Launched a Limited-Edition Skeleton Bottle for Halloween
Branded Soft Drink Cocktails
The Au Vodka x Tango Drinks Come in Two Flavor Options
Zodiac-Honoring Whiskey Ranges
The Whisky Exchange Zodiac Series Has Three Collectible Sets
Award-Winning Single Malt Whiskies
Glenfiddich's Expressions are Recognized with Multiple Awards
Non-Alcoholic Adaptogenic Spritzers
Ginny's Functional Social Tonics Support Stress Relief & More
Festive Tonic-Crafted Mocktails
Hiyo Spotlights Two Fruity Mocktails for Winter
Indian Alcohol-Free Shots
Jigger Launches a New Non-Alcoholic Shot for Indian Consumers
Premium Cocktail-Style Beverages
ClawTails by White Claw Puts a Twist on Classic Cocktail Flavors
Non-Alcoholic Botanical Spritzes
Botivo's Sparkling Botanical Aperitivo Entices a Younger Audience
Curated Seasonal Whisky Releases
The Balvenie Debuted 'A Gift Shaped by the Seasons'
Balanced Honey-Infused Liqueurs
Honey Thief Hard Honey Liqueur Comes in Four Flavors
Popsicle-Favored Alcoholic Drinks
Tilray Has a New Lineup of Popsicle-Branded Alcoholic Drinks
Margarita-Flavored Alcohol Beverage Expansions
Topo Chico Hard Celebrates National Margarita Day
Inaugural Zero-Proof Awards
Bottle Raiders Has Established the Inaugural Zero Proof Choice Awards
Functional Terpene Beverages
BUUZ is Formulated to Mimic Alcohol's Effects Without the Hangover
Collectible Sun Sign Whiskys
The Whisky Exchange's The Summer Solstice Release Explores the Zodiac
Opulent Scotch Whisky Collections
Glenfiddich Boasts Its Exclusive Single Malt Scotch Whiskies
Whiskey Sour-Inspired Ales
Tip Top Co-Created a Sessionable Sour Influenced by the Whiskey Sour
Indian-Inspired Spirit Releases
Maharaja Drinks Launches a Indian Heritage Spirits Collection
Single-Serve Aromatized Wine Drinks
Three Exclusive BuzzBallz Flavors Launched in India
Revived Ginger Beer Refreshments
Old Jamaica Ginger Beer is Back with New Flavors and Branding
Updated Gin Bottles
Another Hendrick’s Gin Introduces a New Flavour Profile and White Design
Sparkling Cocktail Cans
White Claw Clawtails Has Brought Real Spirits to the RTD Category
Tropical-Inspired Beverage Mixer Expansions
Fever-Tree Expands Availability of Its Tropical Mixers
Zero-Proof Canned Cocktails
Three RTD Ritual Zero Proof Cocktails Dropped Just in Time for Summer
World Whisky Day Celebrations
The Balvenie Calls Attention to Its Cask Finishes Range
Ready-to-Pour Craft Cocktails
These Trillium Brewing RTDs Come in Two Options
Cannabis-Flavored Maple Syrups
WhistlePig Launched a 420-Inspired Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup
Beer Fashion Collections
JW Anderson x Guinness Capsule Collection Marks St Patrick’s Day
Cocktail-Inspired Beers
Tip Top Cocktails' Kindred Spirits Series Explores Brewery Collabs
Mother's Day-Ready Cocktails
Glenfiddich Boasts Two Spring-Inspired Cocktail Recipes for Moms
Canadian Thanksgiving Drinking Guides
The Balvenie Marks Canadian Thanksgiving with a New Guide
Alcohol-Free Sparkling Wine Spritzes
The Belvoir Farm Hugo Spritz Mocktail is Arriving This Spring
Altitude-Distilled Spirit Ranges
Davy Dooms Introduced the 'Elevated Spirits Collection'
Night Out-Inspired Canned Cocktails
The WKD Cocktail RTD Range Features Three Flavors
Juicy Soju-Style Cocktails
SoJuice Shares 8.8% ABV & Flavors Like White Peach Rambutan
Non-Alcoholic Mojito Refreshments
The Fever-Tree Mojito Has Ample Flavor with No Alcohol
Alcohol-Free Spritz Refreshments
These New bottlegreen Spritz Drinks Come in Two Options
Mocktail Advent Calendars
Upside Drinks' Festive Countdown Shares Curated Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Bug Repellent Cocktail Sprays
Tamworth Distilling's Whiskito Makes Outdoor Drinking More Enjoyable
Spirit-Forward Canned Cocktails
Whitebox and Bruichladdich Launched Four Classic Canned Cocktails
Colorless Canned Cocktails
Ghost Labs' Remixed Minimalist Cocktails are Completely Clear
High-ABV Punch-Style Cocktails
Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails Bolder Range Has Two New Flavors
Lunar New Year Whiskies
The Highland Park Year of the Horse Range Features Three Expressions
Japanese-Crafted Alcoholic Spirits
The House of Suntory Features Exquisite Whiskies and Botanicals
On-Tap Alcoholic Lemonades
Hooch Draught Brings the Brand's Libation to the Bar in a New Way
Winter Cocktail Infusion Kits
Re:bloom Infusions Spotlights Its Best-Selling Winter Kits
Non-Alcoholic Canned Manhattan Cocktails
Blind Tiger Debuts Classic Spirit-Free Manhattan
All-Natural Soju Cocktails
Wild Mannered Fuses Cultural Heritage and Contemporary Beverage Trends
THC-Infused Bottled Cocktails
ORRA Boasts Premium Positioning and Cocktail-Inspired Sophistication
Subtropical RTD Cocktail Collections
MG Destilerías Unveils the MG Spirit Ready-To-Drink Range
Premium Ready-To-Drink Canned Cocktails
Spirited Hive Expands in Florida with Publix Liquors
Alcohol-Free Gin Launches
The Empress 1908 0.0 Indigo is Hitting Shelves
Trademarked Canned Mocktails
Free AF Launches Afterglow-Infused Alcohol-Free Cans
Refined Alcohol-Free Beer Ranges
Mash Gang Launched Three Alcohol-Free Beers to its Core Range
Collectible Glassware Charms
The Macallan Created Three Symbolic Cocktail Charms for Drinkers
Low-Dose Cannabis Beverages
Wynk THC-Infused Seltzers Come in New 2.5mg and 5mg THC Options
Alcohol-Free Whiskey Alternatives
Little Saints' St. Oak Combines Flavor and Sophistication
One-Off Canned Cocktails
Curatif Crafted Two Bartender Spotlight Cocktails for Canned Cocktail Day
Low-Alcohol Canned Cocktails
The Edinburgh Gin Raspberry Collins Has a Modest 2% ABV
Ready-to-Drink Whiskey Cocktails
The Suntory World Whisky Ao Highball Features Five Whiskeys
Self-Mixing Cocktails
Alchemist Infinity Vortex Features Johnnie Walker Blue Label
Premium Zero-Proof Alcohol Alternatives
Team Spirits Boasts Sophisticated Alcohol-Free Cocktails
Throwback Cocktail Menus
The Alchemist's 2010 Revival Menu Brings Back Iconic Drinks & Prices
South Asian Canned Cocktails
Junglee Cocktails Come in Three Flavors
Whiskey-Supported Film Festivals
Redbreast Irish Whiskey Becomes the Official Whiskey of TIFF
Tropical-Inspired Variety Packs
Smirnoff Ice Debuted the Smirnoff Ice Icy Island Variety Pack
Canned Bar-Quality Summertime Cocktails
The Latest Served Cocktails Come in Four Expressions
Versatile Alcohol-Free Spirits
Mock One Non-Alcoholic Spirits Come in Four Expressions
Zero-Proof Cocktail Kits
Raising the Bar and Zero Proof Nation Celebrate Dry July
On-Tap Gin Brand Cocktails
These Nicholson Gin Premixed Cocktails Come in Four Varieties
Creative Collectible Spirits Bottles
Old Log Cabin Distillery Elevates Its Bottle Aesthetic
Functional Seasonal Beverages
Iconic Tonics x The Butcher’s Daughter Made Zero-Proof Cocktails
Neighborhood Cocktail Bars
Brutes Offers a Unique Way to Choose a Drink with a Martini Barometer
Heritage-Driven Cocktail Liqueurs
The Sazerac House of Cocktails Collection Has Six Flavors
Design-Led Cocktail RTD Range
Nicholson Launches Its RTD Cans With Bayley & Sage
Halloween Cocktail Capsules
Bartesian's Spooky Sips Collection Elevates Cozy Evenings at Home
Bitters-Branded Mixed Drinks
Angostura Cubata Features Spiced Rum and Cola
Ready-to-Drink Spritz Cocktails
The Funkin Cocktails Spritz Range Has Three Flavors
Social Persona-Liked Whisky Cocktails
Grant’s Whisky is Being Cheeky for the Holidays
Bulk Artisan Cocktail Products
The Drinks Bureau Cocktails are Debuting New Formats
Regional Indian Gin Ranges
The Maharaja Drinks Indian Gin Collection Has Four Expressions
Travel-Inspired Scotch Series
The Glenlivet Debuts its 'Beyond Speyside' Series
Non-Alcoholic Botanical Spirits
Cygnet Infinity is Made with Manuka Honey, Lion’s Mane & More
Collaborative Seasonal Drinking Campaigns
Fat Tuesday and 818 Tequila are Ready for the Summer
Alcohol-Free CBD Beverage Menus
The Alchemist and TRIP Partnered for Dry January
Absinthe-Infused Canned Cocktails
The Dark Fairy Cocktail Was Created with Point Cocktails
Folklore-Inspired Spirit Branding
The Bathtub Gin x Tart London Limited Edition is Whimsical
Premium Branded Mixer RTDs
These Masons of Yorkshire RTDs Were Created with Franklin & Sons
Mid-Strength Marketing Pushes
6Percent, Small Beer And Quarter Proof Launch Mid-Strength March
Denver-Backed Alcohol Alternatives
DioniLife is Launching Two Non-Alcoholic Spirits
Spicy Lemongrass Gins
Thailand's Vibrant Street Food Culture Inspired Tarsier Chilli & Lemongrass
RTD Kenyan Gin Cocktails
African Originals' 5.8 Gin & Tonic Features Locally Sourced Ingredients
modern sustainable cocktail distilleries
Civil Pours celebrates a major milestone
British Cuisine-Inspired Gins
These 820 Spirits Gins Come in Two Distinct Expressions
Canned Absinthe Sours
Wildlot Crafts Compact, Bar-Strength Absinthe Sour Cocktails
Vibrant Whisky Cocktails
Glenfiddich Introduced Summery Single Malt Cocktails
Haunting Whisky Spirits
Folklore Inspired The Whisky Exchange's Caoineag – The Weeping Spirit
Summertime Scottish Beer Ranges
The ALDI Scotland Summer Beer Range Showcases Local Breweries
Mature Refreshment Product Ranges
These ALDI Summer Adult Beverages Come in 20 Options
Exceptional Malt Scotch Whiskies
Bruichladdich Distillery Expands the Octomore Series
Spanish-Style Micropubs
Licor 43's Tiny Taberna Serves the Viral Baby Beer Shot
Seasonal Single-Malt Scotch Spirits
Saltire Rare Malt Tamnavulin 17-Year-Old is the Brand's First
Dual-Serve Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Inigo Cocktails Can Be Served As-Is or With a Spirit
Botanical Cocktail Bar Openings
InterContinental Debuts the Sipping Tiger Bar
Artisan Spirit Cocktail Packs
Dillion's Small Batch Variety Packs Come in Vodka and Gin Options
Botanical Cocktail Menus
Hunter St Hospitality Launches the Immersive Bar Ferdinand
Island-Rooted Spirits
Isle of Barra Launches Its Barra Gin with Total Wine & More in the US
Experimental Whiskey Ranges
The Tailored Spirits Experimental Series Features Four New Expressions
Tin Mining-Honoring Whiskeys
Tinner Bros. Flavored Whiskey Comes in Four Flavors
Creative-Empowering Sparkling Wines
Spritz 21 Launches its New Product at Hexham's Tannery Pub
Non-Alcoholic Hemp-Derived THC Spirits
Señorita Boasts the Sophisticated 1777 THC Spirit
Limited-Edition Cask Revivals
St Austell Brewery Introduced Its 175th Anniversary Cask Range
Flavor-Fused Whiskys
The Glenlivet Rum and Bourbon Fusion Cask Selection is a Category-First
Seasonal Low-Alcohol Cocktails
Beesou Launches Hive Challenge Highlighting its Honey Apéritif
Luxurious Nitro Cocktails
Inversion Nitro Cocktails Capture the Texture of Freshly Shaken Drinks
Artisanal Brewing-Inspired Cocktails
Tip Top Proper Cocktails Continues Its Kindred Spirits Series
Premium Alcohol Launches
Brown-Forman Will Introduce El Jimador, Herradura And Benriach in India