# Whiskey-Infused Popcorn The Gluten-Free Caramel Corn is Macchiato-Flavored and Contains 5% Whiskey By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-10-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-caramel-corn References: [buzzfeed](https://www.buzzfeed.com/sarahaspler/boozy-treats-for-grown-ups-with-a-sweet-tooth?utm_term=.ooBAY5YQR) & [amzn](https://amzn.com/B00ITVHGJK) This gluten-free caramel corn is not only suitable for people with Celiac's Disease, vegetarian diets or similar culinary restrictions, it also combines coffee and alcohol flavors. Available on [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-shed) from Joe & Seph, the caramel macchiato and whiskey-flavored popcorn consists of air-popped corn coated in a 5% whiskey mixture and caramel macchiato flavor. Described as having "a pleasing crunch with a smooth whiskey finish," the gluten-free caramel corn is handmade in England and contains real Scottish whiskey. Joe & Seph also offer a [variety of other popcorn flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartfood-chocolate-caramel). The boozy treat will appeal to adults who have a sweet tooth but also enjoy grown-up tastes this Halloween. This is not the first time [alcohol and coffee have been combined](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baileys-chocolate-popcorn-egg) in a sweet either, although the high percentage of alcohol is remarkable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 17% | 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gluten-free Snacks:** The demand for gluten-free snacks continues to rise, providing opportunities for innovative and unique flavor combinations like whiskey-infused popcorn. - **Alcohol-infused Treats:** The trend of incorporating alcohol into sweets and snacks creates a market for adult-oriented indulgences that offer a unique flavor experience. - **Flavored Popcorn:** The popularity of flavored popcorns opens up possibilities for creative flavor fusions, such as caramel macchiato and whiskey-infused options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Snack Food Industry:** Manufacturers in the snack food industry can capitalize on the demand for gluten-free snacks by developing innovative and tasty products like whiskey-infused popcorn. - **Confectionery Industry:** With the rising interest in alcohol-infused treats, confectionery companies can explore new flavors and ingredients to create indulgent and adult-oriented sweets. - **Popcorn Industry:** The flavored popcorn market presents an opportunity for popcorn manufacturers to meet consumer demand for unique flavor combinations, such as the caramel macchiato and whiskey-infused popcorn. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Alcohol-Infused Popcorn Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqucorn.md) - [Craft Cocktail Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eatable.md) - [Popcorn-Flavored Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caffe-latte-popcorn.md) - [Bakery-Approved Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sur-bakery-caramel-corn.md) - [Cocktail-Flavored Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popworks-x-malibu-snack.md) - [Coffee-Flavored Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vietnamese-coffee-puffcorn.md) - [Popcorn-Flavored Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-bar-hot-chocolate.md) - [Whiskey-Infused Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-infused-coffee.md) - [Gin-Paired Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-kitchen-and-craft-gin-club.md)