# Whisky-Wafting Infographics This Chart Details the Many Flavors of Whiskey By Jonathon Brown | Published 2013-02-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavors-of-whiskey References: [visual.ly](http://visual.ly/18-flavors-whiskeya) & [seanseidell](http://www.seanseidell.com) This infographic provides spirit connoisseurs with the direction they need to find the flavors of whiskey that best suit their taste preferences. Whiskey is a classic winter drink known to warm your insides and protect against colds. It’s often consumed straight, on the rocks or in some cases with [mixes like ginger ale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rtd-whiskey-sour). However, to truly capture and enjoy the taste of these flavors of whiskey, it would be advisable to keep it simple and drink it straight. That doesn’t mean gulping it though; especially if you’re trying to identify small taste variances, sipping whiskey is the best practice. This infographic on the flavors of whiskey details the different categories as well as choices within each category. For instance, within the [Irish whiskey family](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-whisky-blends) there is single malt, blended and pure pot still. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Flavors of Whiskey:** Opportunity to create innovative whiskey tasting experiences that cater to individual taste preferences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Spirits and Alcohol:** Opportunity for distilleries to develop new whiskey varieties and marketing strategies based on flavor profiles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cold-Weather Whisky Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldweather-whisky-cocktail.md) - [Fall-Ready Scotch Whisky Selections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colder-months.md) - [Sensorial Whiskey Expressions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egans-senses.md) - [Vibrant Whisky Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/single-malt-cocktails.md) - [Spring-Ready Cocktail Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-cocktail-recipes.md) - [Pastry-Inspired Whiskys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nectarosity.md) - [Social Persona-Liked Whisky Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-persona.md) - [Fall-Ready Scotch Whisky Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scotch-whiskey-cocktail1.md) - [Summer-Ready Elevated Cocktail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-cocktail-culture.md)