# Barrel-Aged Whisky Teas Tomatin's Whisky Barrel Aged Black Tea is Aged in Bourbon Barrels By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-07-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisky-tea References: [thespiritsbusiness](https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/07/tomatin-creates-worlds-first-whisky-barrel-aged-tea/) & [eteaket](https://www.eteaket.co.uk/shop/tomatin-whisky-tea/) Adding to the assortment of alcohol-inspired loose leaf tea products on the market, [Tomatin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomatin) recently launched a [barrel-aged whisky tea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrel-finishing-techniques). The Tomatin Barrel Aged Whisky Black Tea is made with a blend of black teas from Assam, Ceylon and Fujian that have been aged in bourbon barrels from the brand. As a result, the unique black tea blend is said to boast notes that are smoky and fruity, yet not so much as to overpower the qualities of the black tea itself. Although the tea is aged in a whisky barrel, the [loose leaf blend is completely non-alcoholic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saicho-sixty-stone-mountain)—but it can also be used in the making of a tea-based cocktail. Alongside this whisky-inspired tea, there are also a number of tea blends that take inspiration from red and white wine, as well as the taste of gin and tonic cocktails. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 48% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Alcohol-inspired Teas:** Creating tea blends with flavors inspired by various alcohol beverages. - **Barrel-aged Teas:** Aging teas in barrels previously used to age alcoholic beverages. - **Tea-based Cocktails:** Combining tea blends with alcoholic drinks to create unique cocktails. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tea Industry:** Introducing new tea blends to appeal to those seeking unique and unconventional flavors. - **Alcohol Industry:** Collaborating with tea companies to create unique and innovative tea-infused alcohol products. - **Hospitality Industry:** Incorporating tea-based cocktails into menus to offer unique options for customers looking for new and interesting beverages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tea-Inspired Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-macallan-harmony-collection-whiskies.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Whisky Pairings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisky-pairings.md) - [Wine Barrel-Aged Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomatin.md) - [Tea-Infused Whiskey Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-tea-whiskey.md) - [Hard Iced Tea Whiskies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-tea-sweet-tea-whiskey.md) - [Barrel-Aged Coffee Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-coffee.md) - [Wine Barrel-Finished Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indian-whiskey.md) - [Whiskey Barrel-Aged Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-barrelaged-stout.md) - [Whiskey-Inspired Coffee Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskeyinspired-coffee-blend.md)