While I am not a lover of Whiskey, I am a huge lover of Whiskey labels, bottles, and packaging designs. The design style and branding that has surrounded the Whiskey industry for many years presents a unique opportunity to designers, and one that is very much ‘in fashion’ in today’s market.
After spending the majority of the day surfing the web, I have compiled within this article 42 of the most inspirational and eye-catching designs I could find. The collection includes designs that feature on actual Whiskey products, and Whiskey design concepts (that really should be real!). The attention to detail is something that I personally have a big admiration for, which is your favorite? Also, if you have come across any that you think should be included in this roundup, then please share.
Elephant Whiskey by Malika Jinadasa
Kavalan Whiskey by 2S Global Design
Jameson Limited Edition Bottle by Steve Simpson
Koval Distillery by Ray Dao
Joseph Magnus by Martin Schmetzer
Jack Daniel’s 150th Anniversary
Pendleton Directors’ Reserve
Yellowstone Select Bourbon by David Cole and Steven Noble
Backhouse by Yuya Yoshida
Jameson Whiskey by Greg Coulton
White Pike Bourbon by Tom Grunwald
Tommy Shelby by Scott Biersack
Promineo by Chad Michael Studio
De Stijl Wiski by Ben Mingo
Black Barrel Distillery by Matt Erickson
Fine Swine by The Mark Studio
Diamond Jubilee Blended Scotch Whisky by John Walker & Sons
Hedgehog Whisky by Lasuite Atelier
Hibiki Whisky
Bulleit Bourbon by ButterflyCannon
Aberfeldy by Stranger&Stranger
Corsair XO by Anmeko Production House
Milroys by Good
Roknar
Duncan Taylor by John Worthington
Hibiki
Hennessy by ButterflyCannon
Old Parr Superior
Eterna Libertad
Teeling Whiskey
The Macallan
Highland Park 1973
Peat
Virgin Oak
Karuizawa
Yula
Bunnahabhain
Glendronach
The Temple Bar by Dynamo
Orphan Barrel
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