# Gin-Flavored Cheeses The Cheshire Cheese Company Makes 'Gin and Lemon Cheshire Cheese' By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-12-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-cheese References: [foodandwine](http://www.foodandwine.com/news/gin-flavored-cheese) & [cheshirecheesecompany](https://www.cheshirecheesecompany.co.uk/cheshire-cheese-gift-ideas-and-hampers/6-x-cheese-multi-buy-savers/6-x-gin-lemon-cheshire-cheese-200g-wax-truckles-multi-buy.html) To build upon the award-winning taste of its Creamy Cheshire cheese, the Cheshire Cheese Company launched a [unique new flavored cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saputo-cheeses). Like the original Creamy Cheshire, the Gin and Lemon Creamy Cheshire is said to have a slight acidity to it and offers a "melt-in-the mouth sensation." This [citrus and gin-flavored cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boursin-lemon-dill) also became recognized as a Bronze Award winner at the 2017 International Cheese Awards. Gin, a juniper berry-based spirit, is perceived by many consumers as one of the healthiest liquors on the market as it is rich with nutritious botanical herbs. As such, many dairy brands are introducing [gin-flavored products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butter-gin)—Rachel's created a Greek Style Lemon & Gin yogury and just this year, Spirit of Harrogate introduced The Best Extra Thick Slingsby Gin Cream for the holidays. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gin-flavored Dairy Products:** Opportunity to create innovative dairy products infused with gin flavors, tapping into the trend of combining unique flavors. - **Health-conscious Alcohol Consumption:** Chance to develop alcoholic products like cheese that leverage the perceived health benefits of certain spirits such as gin. - **Flavored Cheese Innovation:** Potential for the creation of a variety of flavored cheeses to cater to evolving consumer tastes and preferences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Dairy:** Opportunity for dairy companies to capitalize on the growing demand for unique and innovative products infused with gin flavors. - **Alcohol:** Opportunity for alcohol brands to expand their product offerings by introducing alcoholic flavored cheeses and other creative combinations. - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for the food and beverage industry to drive growth through the development of gin-flavored cheeses and other innovative products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Store-Branded Flavored Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-farms.md) - [Fresh Lemon-Infused Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beefeater-zesty-lemon.md) - [Bacon-Horseradish Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-gin-spirit.md) - [Citrus Dessert Goat Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-bar-chvre.md) - [Sangria-Flavored Goat Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montchevre.md) - [Italian Liqueur-Infused Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limoncello-gouda-cheese.md) - [British Cuisine-Inspired Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/820-spirits-gins.md) - [Decadent Chocolate Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coombe-castle.md) - [Cheddar-Topped Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-espresso-martini.md)