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Byline: James Beeson The launch of BrewDog's Casa Rayos tequila has been marred by accusations the brand copied its bottle design from a fellow craft distiller. Edinburgh's Lind & Lime [...]

Sipsmith has cut the weight of its London Dry Gin bottle by 20% in a bid to reduce its carbon footprint. Made from 44% recycled content, the bottle has also [...]

IS THERE SUCH A THING as a guilt-free drink? Hayman Distillers' sustainable British vodka Respirited recovers and repurposes rescued grain spirit, and donates 1 per cent of sales to zero-waste [...]

The article focuses on the sales growth of Scotch whisky industry in the U.S. According to the Beverage Information Group, single malt scotches increased its sales by 0.2% in 2011 and 10.7% in 2012. Scotch expert Brian Dvoret of Atlanta, Georgia-based International Beverage Co. says that the sales growth is due to improved and new packaging. It cites several single malt scotches including The Glenlivet XXV, the Highland Park 1964 Vintage, and the Auchentoshan Valinch 2012.

The article reports that winter beer provides opportunity for creative displays and promotions to retailers due to its association with specific holidays. Topics include release of Our Special Ale by Anchor Brewing Co. in 1975; views of Kreston Wine & Spirits' Jeff Kreston on trend of rise in sales of wheat beer and India pale ale (IPA) in winter; and packaging of beer as it is used for gifting.

The article reports that sales of brandy and cognac in the U.S. during festive season can be increased due to enhanced packaging. Topics include report of the National Retail Federation which predicts increase in retail sales in November and December 2015; views of Peter Herlofsky III, wine manager at Liquor Boy Wine & Spirits, on rise in sale of cognac as it is used as gift; and purchase of brandy so that it can be used in several recipes.

The article discusses distillers in the United States and changes in the design of the packaging of liquors and decanters intended to be more consumer friendly.

A photograph of a locked liquor bottle of Yale & Towne Manufacturing Co. is presented.

Southern Comfort is planning its first packaging redesign for 70 years in an effort to give the spirit brand a more modern and masculine image. Brown-Forman, owner of Southern Comfort, [...]

Brown-Forman, Louisville, Ky., selected artwork by equine artist Celeste Susany to appear on bottles of Early Times Mint Julep Cocktail. The label's art work is titled The Race to Glory, [...]

Todhunter Imports Ltd., West Palm Beach, Fla., is rolling out new bottles for its Cruzan Tropical Rums this spring. The frosted bottles feature clear, colorfully accented labels and a new [...]

As part of the shift back to the United States from Europe for bottling Tarantula Azul blue citrus-flavored tequila, McCormick Distilling Co., Weston, Mo., also gave the brand a new [...]

The new bottle for Original Polish vodka features clear metallic silver lettering, which provides a see-through effect that further enhances the cobalt blue bottle. Original Polish vodka is imported from [...]

Makers of Alize's V.S and V.S.O.P. cognacs have created a gift box to complement the products for the holidays. Tall, uniquely shaped amber-tinted glass bottles with fluted ridges and royal [...]

The 1.4-million case Dewar's Scotch brand has introduced a new bottle and label for its White Label. Since being acquired by Bacardi Ltd. two years ago, the brand has undertaken [...]

Brown-Forman Corp. has added a new 375-ml. size to its Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select Bourbon. The new bottle is 8.25 inches tall and 3.75 inches wide. Like the 50-ml., 750ml. [...]

Packaging design firm Saxco International, Horsham, Pa., recently worked with McCormick Inc. on its new Ke Ke Beach Key Lime Flavored Cream Liqueur. The brand features a flint glass, white [...]

Moonshine Drinks has unveiled a new brand design for its Vodka Ice range of premium packaged spirits, aimed at capturing a greater share of the 18-30 market. Designed by Manchester-based [...]

Sazerac, New Orleans, has given its superpremium Rain Vodka a new image. 'Originally, the thought was to create a bottle with a teardrop effect directed toward the feminine market. However, [...]

UDV North America has repackaged Smirnoff Vodka in new upscale bottles. The new package is taller and more slender than the original bottle, while the label is slightly smaller. The [...]

Sazerac Co., New Orleans, has made Dr. McGillicuddy's Vanilla Schnapps available in two new packages: 750-ml. PET and a 1.75 liter [...]

Brown-Forman, Louisville, Ky., has rolled out a VIP bottle for Woodford Reserve Small Batch Bourbon. The new bottle features a copper foil label that can be personalized with a name [...]

Jim Beam Brands has introduced two innovative new packages with Vox Vodka and Distiller's Masterpiece Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The company worked with Saxco International to develop both new packages. The [...]

Jim Beam has unveiled new-look packaging across its range worldwide, in a global first for the American whiskey brand. The changes--set to appear in more than too markets--will roll out [...]

Agave Loco Brands' RumChata Cream Liqueur expanded its size selection to include 1.75-ml, 1-liter, 750-ml, 375-ml and 50-ml bottles. The company released the new packaging sizes to meet the demands [...]

Anchor Distilling has redesigned the bottle and label of Chinaco tequila. The new packaging is reminiscent of the brand's early days in the 1980s, which the company says also captures [...]

Anchor Distilling has redesigned the bottle and label of Chinaco tequila. The new packaging is reminiscent of the brand's early days in the 1980s, which the company says also captures [...]

Anchor Distilling has redesigned the bottle and label of Chinaco tequila. The new packaging is reminiscent of the brand's early days in the 1980s. Chinaco's Blanco, Reposado and Anejo tequilas [...]

Maxxium UK has introduced a 'more fun' look for its Sourz spirit brand. Rolling out now, the updated bottles feature bright coloured patterns that glow under UV [...]

The article presents information on the best beverage packages in 2007. PepsiCo's Mountain Dew Green Label Art Series features art designed by emerging artists, apparel, tattoo and sneaker designers, and celebrity guest artists. Brown-Forman's redesigned packaging for its Gentleman Jack whiskey brand features a sloped- shouldered bottle. Nestlé Waters North America's redesigned polyethylene terephthalte (PET) packaging for its bottled water brands subtracts about 30% of the plastic.

* Tequila el Jimador has launched a package with a new premium design, meant to match the quality--of the 100% agave tequila, the company says. The revamped bottle features an [...]

Tequila el Jimador has launched a package with a new premium design, meant to match the quality of the 100% agave tequila, the company says. The revamped bottle features an [...]

The article previews various new liquor products and/or products in new packaging which include Jim Beam's Laphroaig 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Absolut Vodka's Absolut Chicago, the seventh flavor in the brand's city-inspired portfolio, and Early Times Kentucky Whisky's Hunter's Edition.

The article discusses the emergence of the no-age statement (NAS) Scotch malt whisky. It examines various factors that affect a customer's product experience including packaging, weight, and name, and the decline of age statement due to the scarcity of aged whisky stocks. It also highlights the 1824 Series NAS malts from distiller Macallan Distillers Ltd.

To celebrate its 140th anniversary, Casa Herradura is rolling out new packaging nationwide in the U.S. for its line of superpremium tequilas. The new packaging for Herradura Tequila includes all [...]

* Beam Global Spirits & Wine has expanded its ready-to-drink Cocktail Cube product line with the introduction of new flavors from Sauza Tequila and Cruzan Rum. Debuting this month are [...]

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An interview with Roberto Serralles, of the rum producer Destilería Serrallés, is presented. Topics include creation of the rum Reserva de la Familia Serrallés; packaging of the rum in collaboartion with the packaging firm Nouvel Studio; and transition of the company into the craft age and future plans of the firm.

Indian drinks producer Radico Khaitan, which recently entered into a UK joint venture, plans to launch a box pack containing a selection of its spirit brands in pouches. The High [...]