# Bartender-Backed Irish Gins Gunpowder Irish Gin with Italian Fig & Laurel is Flavor-Packed By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-12-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gunpowder-irish-gin-with-italian-fig-laurel References: [preparedfoods](https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/131179-gunpowder-irish-gin-debuts-italian-fig-and-laurel-expression) & [thesheddistillery](http://www.thesheddistillery.com/)  Gunpowder Irish Gin with Italian Fig & [Laurel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-lattes) has been created in collaboration with world champion mixologist and bartender Bruno Vanzan as a new take on a classic spirit. The product starts off with the signature Gunpowder Irish Gin recipe that includes [12 botanicals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oola-distillery) sourced from nine countries and is elevated with two additional botanicals including the namesake Italian Viola Fig and Tuscan Juniper. These additions to the recipe give the spirit a [fresh citrus flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landers-lime-gin) with oriental botanical notes, while the fig, laurel and Tuscan juniper further refine the flavor. Founder PJ Rigney spoke on the Gunpowder Irish Gin with Italian Fig & Laurel saying, "We are delighted to continue our journey through Italy with the launch of Gunpowder Irish Gin with Italian Fig & Laurel. Collaborating with Bruno Vanzan on this release was a true pleasure. As a 2-time mixology world champion from Italy, Bruno was uniquely qualified to craft a gin that is perfectly suited to cocktail experimentation." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 56% - 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) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bartender-driven Collaborations:** Increasing collaborations between spirit brands and renowned bartenders create opportunities for unique flavor innovations that cater to cocktail enthusiasts. - **Botanical Fusion Spirits:** Combining diverse botanicals from multiple regions in spirit production allows for the creation of complex flavor profiles that appeal to adventurous consumers. - **Citrus Infused Alcoholic Beverages:** Alcoholic beverages with citrus-infused botanicals offer refreshing and novel options for consumers seeking zesty and aromatic experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Premium Gin Market:** The premium gin market is experiencing a surge in demand for unique, high-quality gins that use exotic botanicals for differentiated flavor profiles. - **Mixology:** The mixology industry thrives on innovation through the integration of sophisticated spirits designed to enhance the complexity of contemporary cocktails. - **Flavored Spirits:** Flavored spirits are gaining traction as consumers look for diverse taste experiences that extend the versatility of traditional spirits into new cocktail creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Small-Production Italian Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smallproduction-spirit.md) - [Floral-Forward Gin Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prickly-pear-rose-gin.md) - [Tropical Flavor Profile Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-passionfruit-gin.md) - [Sunny Non-Alcoholic Aperitivos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figlia-sole.md) - [Limited-Edition Gin Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portofino-dry-gin.md) - [British Cuisine-Inspired Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/820-spirits-gins.md) - [Black Forest Cake Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edinburgh-gins-black-forest-liqueur.md) - [Flavor-Fused Whiskys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glenlivet-rum-and-bourbon.md) - [Earthy Spiced Gin Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-parsnip-turbo.md)