# Oak Barrel-Aged Gins These Cathead Distillery Bristow Gins Come in Three Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-08-21 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cathead-distillery-bristow-gin References: [bevnet](https://www.bevnet.com/spirits/2022/cathead-distillery-introduces-one-of-the-oldest-barrel-aged-gins) & [catheaddistillery](https://catheaddistillery.com)  These new [Cathead Distillery Bristow Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estate-collection) have been announced by the Mississippi-based distillery as a lineup of high-quality expressions for consumers to try out. Each of the new gins are aged in new American [Oak](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12yearold-bourbon-whiskey) barrels, which helps to enhance the botanical nature of the gin and impart the flavor of the wood to the spirit. The product comes in three options including the One-Year, Four-Year and Seven-Year Barrel Aged Reserve, which are each characterized by their 113-proof (56.5% ABV) profile. Co-Founder of Cathead Distillery Richard Patrick commented on the new Cathead Distillery Bristow Gins saying, "When we first made the original Bristow Gin Reserve, aged for one year in American Oak, we knew we had something special. We experimented further with aging to build out somewhat of a vertical age statement program.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Oak Barrel-aged Spirits:** Opportunity for other distilleries to add flavor and texture to their spirits by aging in oak barrels. - **Vertical Age Statement Programs:** Opportunity to create a series of spirits aged for different periods to appeal to enthusiasts looking for unique and higher-end products. - **Botanical-infused Spirits:** Opportunity to experiment with aging different botanical spirits in oak barrels to create new and innovative products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Distilleries:** Distilleries can consider adding oak barrel-aging to their spirits to create unique flavor profiles and attract a new demographic of consumers. - **Liquor Stores:** Liquor stores can market and sell vertical age statement programs to consumers looking for high-end, unique spirits that cannot be found elsewhere. - **Hospitality Industry:** The hospitality industry can offer oak barrel-aged spirits on their menus as a unique and innovative taste experience for patrons. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gin Barrel Aged Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aged-cider.md) - [French Cask-Rested Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bosque-refugios.md) - [Cask-Matured Gin Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/islay-cask-matured-gin-range.md) - [Straight Wheat Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estate-collection.md) - [Special Gin Gift Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-cat-gift-box.md) - [Commemorative Barrel-Rested Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adnams.md) - [Barrel-Aged Absinthe Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrel-aged-absinthe.md) - [Muscat Barrel-Aged Vodkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glenrinnes-distillery.md) - [Uncut Musician-Honoring Bourbons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cathead-distillery.md)