# Smoky Bacon-Flavored Spirits The Heritage Distilling Co. Bacon Vodka Has a 30% ABV By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-01-18 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-distilling-co References: [gearculture](https://gearculture.com/goods/hdc-bacon-vodka/) & [heritagedistilling](https://heritagedistilling.com/products/bacon) The Heritage Distilling Co. Bacon Vodka is a smoky spirit created for those who simply can't get enough of the namesake breakfast food or who are seeking out a way to enhance their cocktails with an unexpected flavor. The distilled vodka is characterized by its rich imitation [bacon aroma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-blonde-ale) along with a salty finish that's also a touch sweet. This profile makes the spirit perfect for enjoyment in a [premium cocktail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dutch-barn-orchard-vodka) or even on the rocks to allow the spirit to really be enjoyed on its own. The Heritage Distilling Co. Bacon Vodka has a 30% ABV, and is free from artificial sweeteners and artificial colors. The spirit is the winner of the Silver Medal from the [American Distilling Institute](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-american-council-of-the-blind) 2019. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bacon-flavored Spirits:** Opportunity for distilleries to create unique and unexpected flavor profiles for spirits or cocktails. - **Savory Cocktail Ingredients:** Trend towards savory ingredients in cocktails could lead to innovative use of bacon flavor or other unconventional food-inspired spirits. - **Alternative Liquor Flavors:** Growing consumer demand for unique flavor profiles in spirits could drive the creation of alternative liquor flavors like bacon vodka. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Distillery:** Opportunities for distilleries to create new products and flavors that differentiate them from competitors and tap into the trend towards unconventional ingredients. - **Cocktail Bar:** Bars could capitalize on the trend towards savory ingredients in cocktails by incorporating bacon vodka into new and inventive drink recipes. - **Food Industry:** Food and beverage companies could explore the potential for expanding their product lines with innovative flavor profiles like bacon vodka or bacon-flavored alcohol. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bacon-Horseradish Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-gin-spirit.md) - [Pork Roll Vodkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/011-pec-on-everything.md) - [Seasoning Mix Vodkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-bay-vodka.md) - [Potato Chip-Branded Vodkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lays-vodka.md) - [Asparagus-Made Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-asparagus-vodka.md) - [Maple Bacon-Flavored Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-bacon-flavored-cider.md) - [All-Natural Pizza Vodkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-vodka.md) - [Chili-Flavored Vodkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-birds-eye.md) - [Upcycled Beer-Made Vodkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-beer-vodka.md)