# Manchester-Branded Gins This English Spirit is Named After the Ancient Gin Pioneer Thomas Dakin By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-07-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enlgish-spirit References: [thedrinksbusiness](http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/07/new-brand-trumpets-gins-northern-heritage/) & [offlicencenews](http://offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/15098/Gin_pioneer_Thomas_Dakin_honoured_with_new_craft_gin.html) This English spirit is [Manchester's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-manchester-city-third-kit) branded gin that has been named after an eighteenth century gin pioneer Thomas Dakin. This small batch gin has been launched under the [Quintessential Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dubliner-irish-whiskey). Joanne Moore of G&J Distillers is the master distiller behind this new English spirit. The delightful and refreshing spirit is made with traditional juniper and it incorporates orange peels, coriander and red cole along with eight other botanical influences. Thomas Dakin is the founder of this gin company that is known today as G&J Greenall. It is appropriately named after this gin pioneer who had a mission to bring elegance and sophistication to gin as a divine spirit. This gin is currently only available at [Harvey Nichols](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-drinks-range-2023) in Manchester, but there are plans to spread the product through luxury retailers in the United Kingdom. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Branded Gins:** As more companies create unique and localized gin brands, there is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in marketing and distribution strategies. - **Small Batch Spirits:** The rise in popularity of small batch spirits is providing opportunities for disruptive innovation in ingredient sourcing and flavor experimentation. - **Reviving Historical Figures for Brand Awareness:** Brands like Manchester's Thomas Dakin gin are successfully leveraging historical figures to create unique narratives and build brand awareness among consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Alcoholic Beverages:** The alcoholic beverage industry can take advantage of the rise in demand for unique and localized spirits like Manchester's gin by investing in innovative production processes and creating unique flavor profiles. - **Luxury Retail:** Luxury retailers can capitalize on the trend of small batch spirits by offering unique and exclusive products like Manchester's Thomas Dakin gin to attract high-end consumers. - **Marketing and Branding:** The success of branded gin products like Manchester's Thomas Dakin gin shows an opportunity in marketing and branding by leveraging the rich history and unique stories behind products to attract consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Small-Batch Grain-to-Glass Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lancaster-spirits-company.md) - [Limited-Edition Storytelling Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dear-low-dykes.md) - [Collaboration Italian Cocktail Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-negroni-gin.md) - [British Cuisine-Inspired Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/820-spirits-gins.md) - [1600s-Inspired Gin Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sipsmith-origin-1639-gin.md) - [Disruptive Craft Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vista-gin.md) - [Travel-Inspired Gin Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oriental-spiced-gin.md) - [State-of-the-Art Gin Distilleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edinburgh-gins-new-distillery.md) - [Regional Indian Gin Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indian-gin-collection.md)