# Biodynamic Whiskey Spirits Biodynamic: Luna 1.1 is Made Only with Biodynamic Barley By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-06-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodynamic-whiskey References: [thespiritsbusiness](https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2021/06/waterford-bottles-worlds-first-biodynamic-irish-whiskey/) & [waterfordwhisky](https://waterfordwhisky.com/single-farm-origin/) This summer, [Waterford Distillery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterford) is releasing a first-of-its-kind Irish spirit with the world's first [biodynamic whiskey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tairsgeir). Biodynamic: Luna 1.1 is made only with biodynamic barley made by farmers in Ireland who take a holistic, ecological, and ethical approach to farming. Waterford has distilled about 500 barrels of liquid from the biodynamic barley with the intention of creating "a more flavorsome" spirit. While [many wineries rely on biodynamic practices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-pinot-noir), this is the first time whiskey is being shared in the same way. Increased interest in climate-conscious food and beverages is driving the growth of regeneratively grown products, which appeals to consumers for its "beyond organic" approach to working with the land and the nutrient-dense foods created in the process. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Biodynamic Distillation:** The production of biodynamic spirits and liquors presents an opportunity for distilleries to explore the growing consumer interest in eco-friendly and sustainable alcoholic beverages. - **Regenerative Farming for Distillation:** Distilleries can tap into the regenerative farming movement by sourcing their ingredients from farmers who follow a holistic and ethical approach to agriculture, allowing for premium quality alcoholic beverages with a more environmentally-friendly footprint. - **Beyond Organic Spirits:** The trend towards nutrient-dense, eco-friendly, and ethical food products offers an exciting opportunity for distilleries to innovate and produce beyond organic spirits that appeal to conscious consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Distillery:** Distilleries can utilize biodynamic barley and adopt regenerative farming practices to produce eco-friendly and sustainable spirits that cater to conscious consumers. - **Organic Farming:** The rise of biodynamic distillation and regenerative farming presents a potential market for organic farmers interested in producing premium ingredients for distilleries. - **Alcohol Retail:** The trend towards eco-friendly and ethical food and beverage products offers an opportunity for alcohol retail businesses to capitalize on demand for beyond organic spirits and differentiate themselves from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Biodynamic Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterford.md) - [Sustainable Perennial Grain Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattersall-kernza-whiskey.md) - [Sustainably Sourced Rye Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rye-whiskeys.md) - [Ancient Grain Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devine-distillery.md) - [Whey-Based Whiskies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheyskey.md) - [Herbaceous Floral Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fielden-hazybower.md) - [Botanical-Infused Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anora-group.md) - [Molecular Technology Whiskey Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stateless-whiskey.md) - [Regenerative Grain Lagers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kernza-lager.md)