# Whisky-Casked Coffee 'Whisky Barrel Coffee' Beautifully Combines Booze and Java By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-05-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisky-barrel-coffee References: [gearculture](http://www.gearculture.com/goods/whiskey-barrel-coffee/) & [espressosmith](http://www.espressosmith.com/default.asp) Behold Whisky Barrel Coffee: a unique blend of [bourbon and coffee beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialty-coffee-brand) that will get your buzz going early in the morning. Though your coffee won't actually have alcoholic content in it, it will provide you with the same flavors, while still sticking to your morning routine. Whiskey Barrel Coffee is made using old-school techniques that see the green coffee beans aged in barrels -- authentic bourbon barrels, that is. Following their lengthy aging process, the coffee beans are roasted in small batches in a European air roaster. Then, they are bottled and wax-sealed in artistic packaging by hand. Oh, and did I mention that the coffee beans come [covered in various types of chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodford-reserve-x-compartes)? Now, coffee-lovers, [whisky-enthusiasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-royal-chocolate-flavored-whisky) *and* chocolate-hounds can come together over a good ol' cup of Joe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Whisky Barrel Aging:** Opportunity for whiskey distilleries to collaborate with coffee companies to create unique flavor profiles by aging coffee beans in whiskey barrels. - **Artisanal Packaging:** Potential for designers and packaging companies to create visually appealing and handcrafted packaging for specialty coffee products like Whisky Barrel Coffee. - **Flavor Infusions:** Possibility for coffee companies to experiment with infusing coffee beans with different flavors, such as chocolate, to create novel and enticing coffee experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Whiskey Distilleries:** Whiskey distilleries could explore collaborations with coffee companies to tap into the growing trend of whiskey-infused coffee products. - **Design and Packaging:** Design and packaging companies can cater to the demand for aesthetically pleasing and unique packaging for specialty coffee products like Whisky Barrel Coffee. - **Specialty Coffee:** The specialty coffee industry has an opportunity to innovate and differentiate by experimenting with flavor infusions like whiskey-casked coffee and attracting coffee lovers seeking unique experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Barrel-Aged Coffee Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-coffee.md) - [Coffee-Infused Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macallan-harmony-collection-smooth-arabica.md) - [Coffee Cask Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironton-distillery.md) - [Whiskey-Infused Coffee Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-infused-coffee-stout.md) - [Collaborative Coffee Whiskies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-coffee-whisky.md) - [Whiskey-Infused Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-infused-coffee.md) - [Spirit-Based Cold Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-cold-brews.md) - [Co-Branded Coffee Whisky Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balzacs-coffee-roosters-forty-creek.md) - [Coffee-Inspired Bourbons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-eden.md)