Wine & spirits - Page 2
54 years in the making: Highland Park unveils its rarest Single Malt
In celebration of its 225th anniversary, Scotland’s Highland Park distillery has launched its oldest and rarest single malt to date, the Highland Park 54 Year Old. Drawing inspiration from the landscape surrounding the distillery, the...
Louis XIII bottles Rare Cask 42.1 in Baccarat black crystal
The third Rare Cask limited-edition cognac from Louis XIII is launching this summer. The black Baccarat crystal decanter is embellished with touches of gold and rhodium.Louis XIII (Rémy Cointreau) has added a new limited-edition cognac to...
Ravella's tequila packaging reflects luxury positioning
Ravella Extra Añejo is the first expression from 11 Ravens’ new tequila brand. The bottle is topped with a metal-plated stopper in the shape of a raven’s beak.Tequila is carving out a high-end niche in the spirits category. A new...
Behind Maison Mirabeau’s packaging redesign for Pure rosé wine
Maison Mirabeau is out to make waves after revamping its Pure rosé bottle. It will launch with the new 2022 vintage this spring.The bottle was designed by Maison Mirabeau co-founder Jeany Cronk and James Gulliford of UK-based Launch...
Hennessy x Kim Jones collab blends cognac and couture
Dior and Fendi Artistic Director Kim Jones has designed two decanters and a pair of sneakers for the Hennessy X.O x Kim Jones collection. The two decanters are sheathed in either a titanium or an aluminum casing.After collaborations with the...
Cyrhus: Resurrecting Persian wine
Cyrhus wine’s second launch comes in a cylindrical coffret, marking the first time the brand has opted for secondary packaging. On the bottle, the facing label sports varying shades of Persian blue.French brand Cyrhus was founded in 2021...
La Distillerie Generale adds two bourbons to rare spirits lineup
Spirits purveyor La Distillerie Generale (Pernod Ricard) has added two American whiskies to its portfolio. The packaging’s graphic identity mixes the aesthetic of old engravings with pop colors.The two new US bourbons added to La...
Perrier-Jouët opts for molded fiber Champagne packaging
The Champagne pack for Perrier-Jouët’s Belle Epoque and Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé is made from paper pulp and vine shoots embellished with double debossing.Molded fiber secondary packaging is gaining ground in the Champagne...
Tequila & mezcal's luxury appeal: a market analysis
Tequila and mezcal, long perceived as unsophisticated spirits, are carving out a foothold in the luxury market, casting their working class, artisanal origins as a strength. Authenticity and roots in local Mexican culture are driving both...
John Chester Ross & Sons Whiskey combines contemporary design with tradition
A newcomer to the spirits market, American brand John Chester Ross & Sons Whiskey opted for a vintage-inspired bottle with an elongated neck and a bold label design.Brazilian design agency Holy Studio, specializing in spirits packaging...