# Rap Group-Inspired Vodkas Wu-Tang Clan Vodka is Set to Release in a Music Event in Australia By Justin Lam | Published 2018-04-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wutang-clan-vodka References: [thedrinksbusiness](https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/03/wu-tang-clan-adds-vodka-to-liqueur-range/) & [supercall](https://www.supercall.com/news/wu-tang-clan-vodka) The Americn hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary with the launch of Wu-Tang Clan Vodka. This marks the second time the influential group has put their name on a spirit. In 2017, the group released Wu-Tang Clan Premium Liqueurs, launched in Australia, which feature four flavors: Original, Strawberry/Lime, Butterscotch and C.R.E.A.M., the latter of which was named after their 1993 hit of the same name. Wu-Tang Clan Vodka will be bottled at 21.5% and for the time-being will only be available in Australia. The launch party for Wu-Tang Clan Vodka is set to occur at an event in Sydney, also used to celebrate the groups 25th year as active musicians. The event will feature a performance from the group as well as performances from hip-hop star Jay Sean and musician Timomatic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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's Driving This Trend - **Rap Group-inspired Spirits:** The success of Wu-Tang Clan Vodka demonstrates the market potential for liquor brands collaborating with influential rap groups to create unique and exclusive spirits. - **Celebrity-endorsed Alcohol:** The launch of Wu-Tang Clan Vodka highlights the growing trend of celebrities putting their names on alcoholic beverages to appeal to their fan base and create a new revenue stream. - **Event-based Alcohol Launches:** The event in Sydney for the release of Wu-Tang Clan Vodka shows the popularity of using music events as a platform to introduce and promote new alcohol brands. ### Who This Affects Most - **Liquor:** The success of Wu-Tang Clan Vodka presents an opportunity for the liquor industry to explore more collaborations with influential music groups and artists to create unique and collectible spirits. - **Entertainment:** The trend of celebrities launching their own alcohol brands offers an opportunity for the entertainment industry to expand and diversify revenue streams while strengthening their brand identity. - **Music:** The use of music events to launch new alcohol brands, as in the case of Wu-Tang Clan Vodka, presents the music industry with an opportunity to leverage their fan base and create unique brand experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rap Group Streetwear Collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-x-wutang-clan.md) - [Rapper-Backed RTD Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waka-flocka-flame.md) - [Rapper-Backed RTD Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snoop-dogg-2.md) - [Punk Band-Inspired Vodka Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-originals.md) - [Rapper-Beverage Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smirnoff3.md) - [Celebratory Vodka Magnums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vodka-cruiser.md) - [Rapper-Backed Whiskey Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercer-prince.md) - [Rapper-Backed Whiskey Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creek-water.md) - [Romantic Vodka Whipped Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whipshots-strawberry.md)