Three Sixty Fusion redefines premium shots

Three Sixty Vodka is moving decisively into new territory with the launch of Three Sixty Fusion, a premium shot range designed to capture emerging drinking occasions and appeal to younger consumers seeking stronger visual and flavour-led experiences.
The move marks a strategic expansion for Germany’s leading premium vodka brand, which is using its established reputation to enter a fast‑evolving category shaped increasingly by taste experimentation, nightlife culture and social moments.
Built on the brand’s diamond‑filtered vodka, Fusion introduces three 20% ABV liqueur‑based shots — Hyper Lime, Bold Berry and Ice Blast — each developed to deliver what the company describes as “intense and surprising” flavour profiles.
The range is aimed squarely at occasions where “taste, visibility and experience are very closely intertwined,” according to Svenja Dahm, creative director at Schwarze und Schlichte, the brand’s owner. “Our aim wasn’t simply to develop new flavours, but to create a shot range that’s instantly recognisable and has a presence of its own on the shelf, behind the bar and in the glass,” she said.
The decision to expand into premium shots reflects broader shifts in consumer behaviour, particularly among Gen Z drinkers who actively seek out standout flavours, bold aesthetics and products that enhance shared social experiences.
Three Sixty says Fusion responds directly to this demand, offering expressive liquids — from vivid green to deep black — and a distinctive deep‑black bottle finished with individually sprayed graffiti designs. The brand believes this high‑impact look will act as a sales driver in both retail and on‑trade environments.
Three Sixty is also targeting the growing appetite for varied taste experiences in the shot segment. Hyper Lime delivers a sharply defined sour profile inspired by finger lime; Bold Berry brings a rich cassis note with a slightly bitter edge; and Ice Blast offers a cooling menthol character with a glacier‑white appearance. All three are vegan and designed to be served ice‑cold at –7°C.
The brand sees Fusion as a way to create new consumption moments while strengthening relevance among younger drinkers. “We’re moving deliberately into the premium shot category and creating additional consumption moments,” said senior brand manager Tim Hotfiel.
“At the same time, we’re strengthening our relevance with a generation that actively looks for variety and special taste experiences.”
To support the launch, Three Sixty is rolling out a 360° activation campaign across retail, on‑trade, festivals and digital channels.
Early previews at Frankfurt’s World Club Dome festival generated strong enthusiasm, and the product has already appeared in a music video by Juju and RAF Camora — an early signal of the brand’s intention to embed Fusion within contemporary nightlife and pop culture.
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