# Savory Asparagus Gins Asparagin is a Unique Handcrafted Spirit Sharing a Taste of Michigan By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-06-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asparagin References: [thespiritsbusiness](https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2025/06/long-road-creates-wild-and-weird-asparagus-gin/) & [longroaddistillers](https://longroaddistillers.com/product/asparagin/)  Fresh West Michigan asparagus is the star of [Long Road Asparagin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-chicken-wraps), a [herbaceous and savory gin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-dreamgin) that celebrates one of the state's most iconic spring crops. Asparagin features a blend of botanicals: dill, tarragon, chive, capers, lemon peel, hand-harvested juniper from Beaver Island, and fresh asparagus grown in Mears, Michigan. "Asparagin is one of our boldest and most uniquely Michigan spirits to date–a little wild, a little weird, and surprisingly delicious," said Kyle VanStrien, co-owner and co-founder of [Long Road Distillers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/long-john-silvers-and-franks-redhot-buffalo). Savory spirits and cocktails are on the rise as consumers seek more complex, food-friendly flavors that offer a refreshing alternative to overly sweet drinks. This gin specifically speaks to curious drinkers and naturally shines in cocktails like the Asparagin Gibson, prepared with dry vermouth and garnished with pickled ramp or cocktail onion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 42% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Savory Spirits Evolution:** A surge in demand for savory and herbaceous beverages reflects a shift towards complex, food-friendly drink flavors. - **Locally-sourced Ingredients:** The use of locally-harvested botanicals and produce highlights a growing consumer interest in terroir-driven spirits that emphasize regional characteristics. - **Alternative Botanical Mixes:** A trend towards innovative combinations of botanicals, like asparagus and dill, showcases creativity in developing new flavor profiles for spirits. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft Distillery Sector:** Small-scale operations focusing on unique ingredients, such as asparagus, benefit from increased interest in artisanal alcohol products with distinct origins. - **Gourmet Culinary Arts:** The intersection of culinary expertise and beverage crafting is fostering a new category of savor-driven cocktails and spirits. - **Sustainable Agriculture:** The use of hand-harvested, locally-sourced ingredients exemplifies the integration of sustainable practices within the spirits industry, aligning with eco-conscious consumer values. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Asparagus-Made Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-asparagus-vodka.md) - [Bacon-Horseradish Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-gin-spirit.md) - [Savory Crayfish Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayfish-gin.md) - [Parmesan Cheese-Infused Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umami-gin.md) - [Gherkin-Infused Gin Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vive-le-cornichon.md) - [Disruptive Craft Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vista-gin.md) - [Garden-Sourced Botanical Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revivalist-garden-gin.md) - [Recipe-Driven Savory Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staple-gin.md) - [Smoked Rosemary Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-rosemary.md)