# Candy Bacon Popcorn This Candy Popcorn Snack Fuses Bacon, Bourbon and Caramel By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-10-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-popcorn References: [shop.liddabitsweets](http://shop.liddabitsweets.com/collections/all/products/bourbon-bacon-caramel-corn-small) Smooth bourbon whiskey, smoky bacon and sweet caramel come together in this [candy popcorn treat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popworks-x-malibu-snack) from Liddabit Sweets. While bourbon and bacon are a tried-and-true pairing, caramel helps to round out the flavors of the brand's Bourbon Bacon Caramel Corn. The booze-infused snack is loaded with [bacon bits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-punch-bacon-bites) and serves as a snack that's satisfyingly salty, sweet and crunchy. The indulgent ingredient list leads Liddabit Sweets to suggest this as a snack with a pre-dinner cocktail, or one to dig into when relaxing at home on the couch. Liddabit Sweets is no stranger to experimenting with caramel as an ingredient, as it has produced a number of [caramel treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartfood-chocolate-caramel) that capture unusual flavors like beer and pretzels, ginger beer, as well as fig and ricotta. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bourbon-infused Snacks:** Opportunity to create innovative and unique snacks by infusing them with different types of alcohol. - **Unconventional Caramel Flavors:** Potential to develop unconventional caramel products that incorporate unique flavors, such as beer and pretzels, ginger beer, or fig and ricotta. - **Gourmet Popcorn Variations:** Room for creativity in creating gourmet popcorn flavors by combining unexpected ingredients like bacon, bourbon, and caramel. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Food Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating new and unique snack products with unconventional flavor combinations. - **Candy Industry:** Opportunity to expand the candy market by offering innovative candy products that incorporate unusual flavors and ingredients. - **Alcohol Industry:** Potential to tap into the growing demand for alcohol-infused food and beverages by creating new and inventive alcohol-infused snacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bakery-Approved Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sur-bakery-caramel-corn.md) - [Cinnamon Bun-Flavored Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnabon-drizzled-kettle-corn.md) - [Pig-Themed Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-pigs.md) - [Cotton Candy Bacon Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-blonde-ale.md) - [Bourbon-Specific Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourbon-buddies.md) - [Craft Cocktail Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eatable.md) - [Alcohol-Infused Popcorn Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqucorn.md) - [Candy-Covered Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-popcorn.md) - [Bottled Popcorn Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-kits.md)