# Sweetened Liquor Breweries The Spirit Works Distillery Makes Handmade Fruit Vodka and Gin Flavors By M | Published 2014-09-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Fruit-Vodka References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/food-drink/spirit-works-distillery.php) & [spiritworksdistillery](http://spiritworksdistillery.com/index.php/home) Spirit Works Distillery is an independently owned brewery that is known for making [fruit vodkas and gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oola-distillery) in the Sonoma County area. Owned by a husband and wide duo, the Spirit Works Distillery offers sweetened liquors for making fun and flavorful spirit blends. The Spirit Works Distillery creates delicious [vodka and gin flavors infused](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loganberry-vodka) with a plum-like fruit called sole. The recipes for the liquors have been passed down through generations adding an authentic appeal to the liquor products. The brand's vodka is said to have several sweet notes incorporated into the alcohol that taste like creamy vanilla and nutty almond. These elegant liquors would be great to use in [homemade cocktails and drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dillions-small-batch-variety-packs). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Handmade Fruit Liquors:** The trend of handmade fruit liquors creates opportunities for small distilleries to offer unique and authentic flavors. - **Authentic Recipe Legacy:** The trend of using generational recipes in liquor production allows brands to tap into consumers' desire for heritage and tradition. - **Flavorful Spirit Blends:** The trend of creating flavorful and fun spirit blends opens up opportunities for mixologists to experiment with unique taste combinations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Craft Distilleries:** Craft distilleries can leverage the trend of handmade fruit liquors to differentiate themselves in the market and cater to consumers seeking unique flavors. - **Alcoholic Beverage:** The alcoholic beverage industry can explore the trend of using generational recipes to create a sense of heritage and authenticity in their products. - **Hospitality and Mixology:** The hospitality and mixology industry can take advantage of the trend of flavorful spirit blends by offering innovative and creative cocktail menus to attract customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Small-Batch Grain-to-Glass Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lancaster-spirits-company.md) - [Artisanal Californian Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-ground-spirits.md) - [Ethical Flavored Vodka Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dutch-barn-orchard-vodka.md) - [Crafty Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafty-canned-cocktail.md) - [Traditionally Made Narrative Alcohols](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-in-the-clouds.md) - [Hard Seltzer-Inspired Vodkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truly-flavored-vodka.md) - [Balkan-Inspired Distillery Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vetus-distillery.md) - [Unconventionally Flavored Distillates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diistil.md) - [Spirits-Based Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truly-vodka-seltzer.md)