# Bug Repellent Cocktail Sprays Tamworth Distilling's Whiskito Makes Outdoor Drinking More Enjoyable By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-05-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskito References: [thedailypour](https://thedailypour.com/whiskey/flavored-whiskey/tamworth-skeeters-nootkatone-flavored-whiskey-mosquitoes/) & [tamworthdistilling](https://tamworthdistilling.com/skeeters/)  There's something satisfying about sipping a drink in the open air, but the presence of pests can detract from the enjoyment of the experience, which is why [Tamworth Distilling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gooseflavored-whiskey) created a first-of-its-kind "whiskito" called Skeeter’s Nootkatone Flavored Whiskey. Nootkatone is the naturally occurring compound found in grapefruit peel and Alaska yellow cedar, and it's commonly used as an active ingredient in [insect repellents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-tomato-plants) to ward off mosquitoes. “Anyone from rural New Hampshire knows that bug season, which happens from May to mid-July, is no joke,” founder Steven Grasse said in a news release. “At Tamworth Distilling, we draw inspiration from the land around us—and Skeeter’s is no exception.” This [flavored whiskey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smores-whiskey), layered with notes of grapefruit, eucalyptus, lemongrass and botanicals, is made to be sprayed onto cocktails to make their flavor and aroma more enticing to drinkers, and less appealing to bugs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.3/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 78% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Insect-repellent Consumables:** Products combining edible formulations with insect-repellent actives present novel ways to protect consumers outdoors without separate topical applications. - **Functional Flavor Layering:** Flavor profiles augmented with botanicals that deliver secondary functional benefits create opportunities for multi-sensory and utility-driven beverage experiences. - **Outdoor Experience Personalization:** Customization of food and drink to suit outdoor environments signals a shift toward products designed to modify both human enjoyment and environmental interactions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beverage-alcohol:** Spirits and cocktail brands can be reimagined as dual-purpose products that blend taste innovation with environmental comfort features for alfresco consumers. - **Consumer-packaged Goods:** Packaged foods and drink enhancers incorporating natural repellents open avenues for new SKUs that merge wellness, convenience, and outdoor functionality. - **Outdoor-hospitality:** Restaurants, bars, and event operators focusing on outdoor service could be transformed by offerings that reduce pest friction and enhance guest comfort through product-led solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [American Rye Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-releases.md) - [Limited Edition Whiskey's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitedtime-blended-whiskey.md) - [Racing Whiskey Collector Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-mk1.md) - [Poetry-Inspired Whiskey Release](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lake-isle-of-innisfree.md) - [Bourbon-Infused Wheat Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourbon-wheat-beer.md) - [Hybrid Whiskey Release Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-barrel-project.md) - [International Cuisine Vegetable Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taylor-farms-veggie-kits.md) - [Flavored Artisan Whiskey Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-whisky-liqueur.md) - [Smoky Tropical Character Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ledaig-castaway.md)