# Exclusive Irish Spirits Glendaloug Released a Limited-Edition Sloe Gin for the Winter Season By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-01-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sloe-gin References: [thedrinksreport](http://www.thedrinksreport.com/news/2017/16938-glendalough-reveals-limited-edition-sloe-gin.html) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/GlendaloughDistillery/photos/a.289593981161138.70013.282817671838769/1142304472556747/?type=3&theater) While Ireland may be known for its whiskey, craft distillery Glendalough recently churned out a limited-edition [Sloe Gin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/damson-sloe-berry-tonic-water) that demonstrates the country's diverse alcoholic offerings. Sloe Gin is a [small-batch gin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smallproduction-spirit) create by Glendalough for the winter 2016-2017 season. The spirit itself is made with sloes, which are a dark, tannic fruit. After the sloes are picked, they are pierced with a thorn and then added to Glendalough’s famed [botanical gin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willoe-gin). Over time, the sloes turn the gin a deep ruby red and give it a lightly fruity flavor. Moreover, despite the addition of the sloes -- which dilute the spirit -- the gin still boasts a 43% ABV. With only 120 bottles of the ruby-hued spirit available, the gin serves as a premium alcohol option for discerning drinkers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Limited-edition Spirits:** The release of limited-edition spirits presents an opportunity for distilleries to create unique and exclusive products that cater to discerning consumers. - **Exploring Alternative Flavors:** The production of sloe gin showcases the trend of distilleries experimenting with unconventional ingredients and flavors to offer consumers a diverse range of alcoholic options. - **Craft Distilleries:** Craft distilleries like Glendalough showcase the trend of small-batch production, emphasizing quality and craftsmanship in the spirits industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Craft Distilleries:** The craft distillery industry can take advantage of the trend of limited-edition spirits by creating unique offerings that cater to the preferences of discerning consumers. - **Premium Alcohol:** The release of limited-edition spirits like the Glendalough Sloe Gin highlights opportunities in the premium alcohol sector, where exclusive and high-quality products can attract discerning drinkers. - **Alternative Flavored Spirits:** The production of sloe gin demonstrates the potential for the alternative flavored spirits industry to meet consumer demand for unique and unconventional alcoholic options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romantic Rose Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-gin.md) - [Elegant Bottle Re-Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glendalough-distillery.md) - [Mince Pie-Flavored Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mince-pie-sloe-gin.md) - [Bartender-Backed Irish Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gunpowder-irish-gin-with-italian-fig-laurel.md) - [Seasonally Flavored Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teeling-whiskey-christmas-batch.md) - [Seasonal Sugar Plum Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-plum-gin-liqueur.md) - [Brazilian Pineapple Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drumshanbo-gunpowder-irish-gin.md) - [Spicy Whiskey Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dubliner-irish-whiskey.md) - [Upcycled Strawberry Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-gin-liqueur.md)