# Canadian Wheat Gin Distilleries Reid's Distillery Features High-Quality Gins and Cocktails By Amy Duong | Published 2020-01-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reids-distillery References: [reidsdistillery](https://reidsdistillery.com/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginuary) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oola-distillery). The variety of gin flavors ranges from sweet to herbal, or [spicy to floral](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prickly-pear-rose-gin), and citrus to aged, encouraging adventurous sampling of the different diverse flavors. There are also cocktail options on the menu as well. Image Credit: Reid's Distillery ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 3% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ontario-Made Canned Gin Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dillons-gin-cocktails.md) - [Hotel-Based Signature Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterfront-gin.md) - [Elderflower Rose Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elderflower-rose-gin.md) - [State-of-the-Art Gin Distilleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edinburgh-gins-new-distillery.md) - [Female-Founded Spirit Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wille-gin.md) - [Alberta-Based Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eau-claire-distillery.md) - [Aromatic Botanical-Infused Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willoe-gin.md) - [Award-Winning Canadian Whiskies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awardwinning-canadian-whisky.md) - [Handcrafted Texas Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterloo-gin-spotlights.md)