# Black Gin Spirits Taurus Gin is the First Italian Black Gin and It Has an Unusual Dark Color By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-06-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-gin References: [packagingoftheworld](https://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2021/06/taurus-gin.html) Taurus Gin is the first [Italian black gin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portofino-dry-gin) and it has not just a strong color but also a stinging taste with notes of black pepper of ginger. Inspired by a legend of a bull that became a symbol of strength, Taurus Gin created an expression from an ancient recipe to properly capture the bull's audacious spirit. The packaging for the product taps into the spirit's animalistic qualities, as it's presented in a [premium box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-cat-gift-box) that resembles and lifts like the door of a cage. The black and gold box provides the starting point for the interesting experience with the dark-colored gin spirit, which has the potential to elevate [familiar cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tanqueray-alessi-cocktail-kit) with its unconventional color and strong, almost stinging flavors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Black Gin Trend:** Black gin spirits are becoming increasingly popular, with a rising demand for more unique and unconventional gin flavors and colors. - **Premium Packaging Trend:** Some spirits companies are exploring premium and unique packaging designs that enhance the overall experience of trying the product, introducing a new way of brand awareness and differentiation. - **Legend-inspired Spirits Trend:** Spirits companies are exploring legends and mythical creatures as a source of inspiration for their product innovation, giving them a unique and compelling brand story to share with consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Spirits Industry:** The spirits industry can explore black gin spirits as an innovation opportunity, catering to consumers' increasing desire for unconventional and unique tastes and colors. - **Packaging Industry:** The packaging industry can explore the premium packaging trend in spirits as an opportunity to develop unique and high-end designs that enhance the overall consumer experience, providing added value to spirits brands. - **Brand Storytelling Industry:** Marketing and branding agencies can explore the legend-inspired spirits trend as an opportunity to help spirits companies develop compelling brand stories that resonate with consumers on a deeper level, potentially increasing brand loyalty and sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oil Can-Inspired Gin Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illva-saronno.md) - [Collaboration Italian Cocktail Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-negroni-gin.md) - [Black Cherry-Infused Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarquin.md) - [Spicy Lemongrass Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarsier-chilli-lemongrass.md) - [Artisanal Italian Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kranebet-gin.md) - [Lime-Sage Gin Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erbe.md) - [Small-Production Italian Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smallproduction-spirit.md) - [Negroni-Specific Gin Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarquins-holborn-dining-room.md) - [Bartender-Backed Irish Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gunpowder-irish-gin-with-italian-fig-laurel.md)