The Penrhos x Oddbox Wonky Apple and Fennel Gin is Crisp, Sweet & Savory
Laura McQuarrie — June 8, 2026 — Lifestyle
References: penrhosspirits & fabnews.live
The Penrhos x Oddbox collaboration kicked off with a sold-out Cucumber and Apple Gin and continued with viral Pear and Chilli Gin, and in 2026, the partners are back at it with an all-new Wonky Apple and Fennel Gin that also gives new life to imperfect fruit. Every bottle of Wonky Apple and Fennel Gin with a squeeze of Lemon features Oddbox’s wonky British apples, and rescued fennel and lemons that didn't meet the requirements to be stocked on grocery store shelves.
This crisp, complex gin spirit taps into the rise of spritzes, particularly among Gen Z drinkers, and the Wonky Apple and Fennel Gin's signature serve is The Wonky Spritz, which keeps it simple with chilled sparkling white wine and a splash of soda water.
This crisp, complex gin spirit taps into the rise of spritzes, particularly among Gen Z drinkers, and the Wonky Apple and Fennel Gin's signature serve is The Wonky Spritz, which keeps it simple with chilled sparkling white wine and a splash of soda water.
Trend Themes
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Upcycled Botanical Spirits — Premium spirits made with rescued produce signal a shift toward waste-conscious alcohol formats where sustainability becomes a core flavor and brand differentiation cue.
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Spritz-ready Gin — The popularity of lighter sparkling serves is creating space for gins formulated around simple aperitif-style rituals and lower-effort social occasions.
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Wonky Produce Premiumization — Imperfect fruits and vegetables are gaining new value in premium products as consumers respond to provenance, scarcity, and visible circularity in everyday indulgences.
Industry Implications
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Distilled Spirits — Gin makers are finding new growth in limited-edition botanical blends that combine unconventional ingredients with sustainability-led storytelling.
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Produce Supply Chains — Rescued apples, fennel, and lemons reveal commercial pathways for surplus crops to move from retail rejection into higher-margin branded goods.
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Hospitality and Bars — Spritz-led signature serves give venues accessible menu innovations that align with younger drinkers seeking lighter, fresher, and more socially shareable cocktails.
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