# Spicy Mango Gins Tarquin's Chilli Mango Gin Recognizes an In-Demand Flavor Profile By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-05-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarquins-chilli-mango-gin References: [thespiritsbusiness](https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2026/05/tarquins-chilli-mango-gin-taps-into-swicy-trend/) & [tarquinsgin](https://tarquinsgin.com/products/tarquins-chilli-mango-gin)  Last year, Tarquin’s unveiled Mexican Zest & [Salt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrate-by-celtic-sea-salt-sticks) Gin as its limited summer release, and this year, Tarquin's Chilli Mango Gin launched to tap into an in-demand flavor profile. “We spotted a real shift in what consumers are after. That ‘swicy’ combination of [sweet and spicy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenzing-fiery-mango) is everywhere right now. The data backs it up: 53% of Gen Z say they enjoy ‘swicy’ heat in their food and drink." The numbers don't lie: this spicy-sweet expression, chosen by the brand's community, was backed by more than 4,500 votes. This Cornish tribute to the mango margarita is full of flavor from sun-ripened mango, fresh lime juice and Jamaican yellow chillies locally sourced from Cornish Chillies. With its fruity sweetness and slow-building heat, Tarquin's Chilli Mango Gin is best enjoyed with a light tonic or in a mango margarita. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 78% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sweet-spicy Flavor Fusion:** A widespread consumer preference for combining fruity sweetness with slow-building heat suggests new product formats that reframe traditional taste pairings. - **Community-driven Product Development:** Crowdsourced flavor selection and vote-backed launches reflect a shift toward co-created offerings that blur lines between brand and consumer feedback loops. - **Local-sourced Exotic Ingredients:** The use of regionally grown tropical fruits and locally cultivated chillies indicates opportunities for premium provenance storytelling and localized supply chains. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Alcoholic Beverages:** Craft spirits and ready-to-drink categories are being reshaped by bold hybrid flavors that target younger demographics seeking novel taste experiences. - **Flavor and Food Technology:** Ingredient science and formulation platforms stand to benefit from demand for stable sweet-spicy profiles that maintain aroma and heat over shelf life. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Direct-to-consumer and omnichannel retailers could leverage community voting and limited drops to create scarcity-driven engagement and higher-margin niche assortments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Gin Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aigin.md) - [Sunset-Inspired Gin Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hendricks-sunspell-gin.md) - [Desert Oasis Gin Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hendricks-oasium.md) - [Watermelon Gin Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island8-watermelon-edition.md) - [Floral Cacao Gin Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/another-hendricks.md) - [Tennis Championship Gin Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sipsmith-top-seed.md) - [Spicy Tropical Vodkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyy-infusions-spicy-mango.md) - [Easter-Themed Gin Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-cross-gin.md) - [Golf Course Gin Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eden-mill-golf-gin.md)