# Artisinal Booze Batches The Sipsmith Distillery Specializes in Tasty Old School Style Liquor By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-01-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sipsmith-distillery References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2010/01/18/the-classicist-sipsmith-the-first-new-london-distillery-in-200/) & [sipsmith](http://www.sipsmith.com) As a connoisseur of gin, I am always happy to find a new way to create this delicious product. Well, now I have found a place that makes brand [new gin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginuary), in a very old way: meet [Sipsmith Distillery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sipsmith-origin-1639-gin). Not only is it London’s first new distillery in 200 years, it is also one of the only places that produces super small batches of gin and vodka on numbered bottles. Having imported a special copper pot from Bavaria, to ensure only the highest quality product garners the Sipsmith Distillery name. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 8% | 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) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artisanal Distilling:** There is an opportunity to create a niche market for artisanal distilleries that produce premium spirit products through traditional distilling methods. - **Small Batch Production:** While many companies focus on mass production, there is a growing market for small, handcrafted batches of spirits that offer a unique experience for consumers. - **High-quality Ingredients:** The use of high-quality, locally-sourced ingredients can differentiate spirit products and appeal to consumers seeking authentic and sustainable options. ### Where This Applies - **Craft Distillery:** Craft distilleries can capitalize on the trend of artisanal distilling by producing small batches of premium spirits, utilizing traditional methods and high-quality ingredients. - **Luxury Spirits Brands:** Luxury spirits brands can differentiate themselves from mass-produced options and appeal to connoisseurs by offering small batch and high-quality products. - **Local Agriculture:** While sourcing high-quality ingredients can be a challenge, local farmers and agriculture industries can partner with distilleries to create a sustainable and locally-sourced supply chain for premium spirits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [1600s-Inspired Gin Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sipsmith-origin-1639-gin.md) - [Small-Batch Grain-to-Glass Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lancaster-spirits-company.md) - [Ultra-Premium Small-Batch Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tulchan-gin.md) - [Limited-Edition Storytelling Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dear-low-dykes.md) - [On-Demand Distilleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diistil-on-demand-distillery.md) - [Unconventionally Flavored Distillates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diistil.md) - [Traditionally Made Narrative Alcohols](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-in-the-clouds.md) - [Exploratory Small-Batch Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wildfire-expedition.md) - [Fruit-Infused Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grapefruit-rosemary.md)