# Smokey Gin Flavors This Gin Features Flavors with a Kick That is Uncommon in Drinks of Its Kind By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-09-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokey-gin References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/empire-spirits-project-smoked-gin/) & [empirespiritsproject](http://www.empirespiritsproject.com/home) 'Empire Spirits' creates smokey gins that offer a diverse range of flavors for people who enjoy the beverage. While all gins are created with [notes of various botanicals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nolets-silver-gin), those ingredients can vary and most brands do not create the alcoholic drink with a more smokey flavor. Empire Spirits Project Smoked Gin is infused with applewood smoke, peppercorn and caraway and these ingredients come together to give the spirit a unique kick. Other gins in this collection include the 'American Beauty' which is infused with [rose, ginger and cinnamon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willoe-gin) and the 'Noho' -- which contains saffron, cardamom and orange. These vibrant and [smokey gin flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wildfire-expedition) offer a series of options for gin lovers to try that are a little bit different than those of competing brands. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smokey Gin Flavors:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and unconventional gin flavors by infusing botanicals with smokey notes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Craft Distilleries:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Craft distilleries can experiment with creating their own line of smokey gin flavors to cater to a niche market. - **Beverage Retailers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Beverage retailers can introduce a dedicated section for specialized smokey gin flavors, offering a unique selection to adventurous customers. - **Mixologists and Bartenders:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Mixologists and bartenders can create innovative smokey gin cocktails using these unique flavors, appealing to patrons looking for new and exciting drinks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bacon-Horseradish Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-gin-spirit.md) - [Locally Made Smoked Gin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maplewood-smoked-gin.md) - [Disruptive Craft Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vista-gin.md) - [Fruit-Infused Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grapefruit-rosemary.md) - [Parmesan Cheese-Infused Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umami-gin.md) - [Roasted Pineapple Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roasted-pineapple-gin.md) - [Flavorful Gin Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginuary.md) - [Punchy Scottish Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scottish-gun.md) - [Five-Berry Gin Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/directors-cut-no-5.md)