# Awareness-Raising Honey Gins Warner Edwards' 'Honeybee Gin' Supports Bee Populations By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-10-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honeybee-gin References: [thespiritsbusiness](https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/09/warner-edwards-rolls-out-honey-infused-gin/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/warneredwards/) Warner Edwards, an alcohol brand that's known for its [innovative gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginuary) that feature unique accents of flavor, recently launched a 'Honeybee Gin,' which has a [sweet floral taste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prickly-pear-rose-gin) to it. In addition to providing consumers with a fresh iteration of gin to add to their liquor cabinets, Warner Edwards aims to raise awareness to the importance of protecting bee populations with the release. To do so, the brand joined with the [Royal Horticultural Society](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-gardenmade-gins-the-royal-collection-trust-unveils-a-gin-with-botanic) to support a bee sanctuary, which lies within "the heather garden of RHS Wisley." In addition, each bottle comes with a packet of wildflower seeds attached to it, to encourage consumers to plant bee-friendly gardens that help to sustain the vital insects. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Awareness-raising Gins:** Opportunity for alcohol brands to create innovative products that raise awareness for social and environmental causes. - **Flavor-infused Gins:** Opportunity for gin distilleries to differentiate themselves by offering unique flavors and accents. - **Promotion of Sustainable Practices:** Opportunity for brands to emphasize sustainability by partnering with organizations and promoting eco-friendly initiatives. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Alcohol:** Opportunity for the alcohol industry to leverage unique flavors and social/environmental causes to attract consumers. - **Beekeeping and Apiary:** Opportunity for beekeeping and apiary businesses to partner with alcohol brands and promote the importance of bee populations. - **Gardening:** Opportunity for gardening industry to collaborate with alcohol brands and promote bee-friendly gardens for sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Honey-Infused Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gin-lemon-cocktail.md) - [Celebratory Honey-Infused Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keepr.md) - [Honey-Infused Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-infused-gin.md) - [Delicately Sweet Honey Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plymouth-honey.md) - [Honey-Sweetened Soft Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hive-mind-honeyade.md) - [Alcoholic Honey-Flavored RTDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hive20-hard-honey.md) - [Eco-Conscious Gin Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gray-whale-gin.md) - [Seasonally Flavored Honeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cranberry-ginger-blossom-honey.md) - [Garden-Sourced Botanical Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revivalist-garden-gin.md)