# Alcohol-Infused Irish Mustards Lakeshore Irish Mustards' Creations are Accented by Stout & Whiskey By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-05-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irish-mustard References: [specialtyfood](https://www.specialtyfood.com/news/article/condiments-little-something-extra/) & [lakeshore.ie](http://www.lakeshore.ie/mustards.htm) Lakeshore Irish Mustards is introducing its condiments to the US market, introducing consumers to unique new varieties that are clean and free from high fructose corn syrup, GMO ingredients and gluten. The brand's [gourmet condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavorful-condiment) include products like the Wholegrain Mustard with Irish Stout and Wholegrain Mustard with Irish Whiskey, which are respectively described as pungent and robust, and mild and tangy. Condiments offer an effortless way to enhance a meal and these gourmet options have the potential to provide flavorful new experiences for eating everything from lunchtime sandwiches to hot dogs. Both of these [grainy mustard products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-spring-foods-dill-pickle-mustard) are being introduced to consumers at a time when they are open to exploring condiments that are [creatively infused with flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smash-kitchen) or even hybrids of popular products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Craft Condiments:** The introduction of gourmet condiments infused with unique flavors like Irish stout and whiskey presents an opportunity for craft condiment makers to create new and innovative flavor combinations. - **Clean Label Movement:** The demand for condiments that are free from high fructose corn syrup, GMO ingredients, and gluten creates an opportunity for brands to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Exploring Flavor Hybrids:** Consumers' willingness to try condiments that creatively combine flavors or mix popular products opens up opportunities for brands to experiment with unique flavor combinations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gourmet Food:** The introduction of alcohol-infused Irish mustards expands the offerings in the gourmet food industry, providing new and unique flavor profiles for consumers to try. - **Food Manufacturing:** The demand for clean label condiments presents an opportunity for food manufacturing companies to develop and produce condiments that meet the needs of health-conscious consumers. - **Restaurant & Catering:** The trend of exploring flavor hybrids in condiments creates opportunities for restaurants and catering businesses to create unique and innovative dishes that incorporate these gourmet condiments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Southern-Inspired Mustards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dukes.md) - [French Origin Mustard Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biona-organic-mustards.md) - [Gourmet Hot Mustards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-mustard.md) - [Spirited Dill Sauerkrauts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-dill-kraut.md) - [Beer-Branded Foodservice Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guinness-sauces.md) - [Piquant Honey Dijon Mustards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-dijon-mustard.md) - [Sweet Heat Mustard Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maille-hot-honey-dijon.md) - [Veggie-Sweetened Mustard Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-mustard.md) - [Umami Mustard Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miso-mustard.md)