Reid's Distillery can be found in Toronto, run by a family that is originally from the UK. Throughout the distillery's journey so far, there are notes that are gathered from the craft gin industry from all around the world. These learnings are then implemented when they arrive back in Canada, creating small batches of flavorful gins at a high-quality, exploring a multitude of flavors.
Notably, Reid's Distillery uses Canadian wheat, which is sourced from wild-foraged Canadian juniper along with a plethora of other diverse botanicals. The variety of gin flavors ranges from sweet to herbal, or spicy to floral, and citrus to aged, encouraging adventurous sampling of the different diverse flavors. There are also cocktail options on the menu as well.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Craft Gin Production
- The trend of craft gin production in distilleries like Reid's presents opportunities for innovative flavor combinations and unique botanical sourcing.
- Exploration of Diverse Gin Flavors
- The exploration of diverse gin flavors, from sweet to spicy to floral, allows for disruptive innovation in the gin industry and appeals to adventurous consumers.
- Cocktail Innovation in Distilleries
- The inclusion of cocktail options on the menu at distilleries like Reid's provides an opportunity for innovative mixology and creative cocktail offerings.
Who This Affects Most
- Craft Spirits Manufacturing
- The rise of craft gin distilleries like Reid's contributes to the growth of the craft spirits manufacturing industry, with potential for disruptive product development and unique brand identities.
- Botanical Sourcing and Foraging
- The trend of sourcing botanicals from local and wild-foraged ingredients presents opportunities for industries involved in botanical sourcing, including foragers, suppliers, and distilleries seeking unique flavor profiles.
- Mixology and Cocktail Bars
- The inclusion of craft cocktails on distillery menus encourages the growth of mixology and cocktail bars, offering opportunities for creative mixologists to innovate and showcase unique flavor combinations.
