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Copper Spirit Distillery
- Packaging designed by Glasfurd & Walker
- 3,188
Copper Spirit Distillery Packaging Design Cleverly Implements Aspects of its Namesake
First of its kind, family-run boutique craft distillery (and tasting lounge) on Bowen Island, Copper Spirit produces vodka, gin, and whisky made with 100% organic and locally-sourced ingredients, honoring the traditional art of holistic distilling.
When designing the brand’s, dare we say, sharp-looking packaging, Glasfurd & Walker started from the brews’ distinct origins:
“From the pure west coast water and organic BC grain to the German copper stills that refine each batch, every step in their process is a conscious decision to create a meaningful experience through distilling.”
Since the brand itself taps into the natural beauty and details of Bowen Island, as well as how each element is intrinsically woven into the spirit (literally and metaphorically) Copper Spirit Distillery's packaging design embodies a copious, poetic brand that is subtle yet poignant at the same time.
Essentially, Glasfurd & Walker inebriated the packaging with the natural beauty of its home. In fact, the bottle design beautifully reflects specific details of the surrounding landscape. The rich colors and copper elements are refined and sophisticated, creating a positive reputation for the brand and the island from which it came.
Copper Spirit Distillery Packaging Design Uses the Combination of Dark, Opaque Hues and Shiny Finishing to Stand Out
The glass packaging that holds these spirits leaves little to the imagination, but let’s face it: While we’re not rating the spirit itself, compared to your typical whiskey or wine, vodka and gin’s crystalline appearance could easily be mistaken for water for the untrained eye. While we would never deem Copper Spirits’ label excessive, each bottle stands out effortlessly.
Soft, well-rounded and clean, this glass bottle stands as the show's star, but how it’s “dressed” and boxed is far more interesting. The combination of colors and the rich (at first glance) and random pattern that adorns it elevates each bottle to the “work of art” status.
Dark, almost gloomy greens or blues seem like the old baroque canvas upon which the gold (copper) accents are painted in a seemingly unorganized way. These colors are deep and inviting. While stern, they’re elegant and high-class, but also personal.
By skillfully playing with colors, packaging designers create an immersive experience that represents the brand and solidifies its positioning in the market.
Each spirit carries its own custom pattern that creates subtle shapes that lend themselves to an aquatic, “stony cliff that is constantly showered by wild cold waves” vibe. These abstract motifs are fairly subdued and are up to interpretation, but they definitely harken to the brand’s home island.
Copper Spirit Distillery’s Elegant Typography Emphasizes Subtlety and Splendor
While it does emanate a certain air of exclusivity, simplicity is the name of the game when it comes to this particular packaging design. Basically, the glass bottle makes up the vessel containing the spirit, and there’s very little getting in the way or cluttering the surface—the label included. And the chosen typography matches this opulent simplicity perfectly.
The purposefully misaligned words in the brand logo use an interesting serif font. The middle word, “spirit” is the only one bolded out and that simple effect emphasizes the ambiguous meaning behind the word.
Most branding experts carefully select and craft custom typefaces that are simple and elegant, like the one used for Copper Spirit Distillery. These typefaces are chosen for their high impact, featuring generous height, confident curves and subtle serifs. Even when embossed, the font maintains its distinct confidence and forms a "smooth as velvet" texture on the packaging.
Cotton Spirit Distillery’s Bottle Shape Adds a Layer of Retro Sophistication to the Brand
Although we spent most of our evaluation on the striking label, the design goes far beyond it. The shape of the bottle itself adds another coat of paint, so to speak.
Rather than utilizing the ornate or a simple bottle design, Cotton Spirit Distillery opts to go back in the best way possible. This retro bottle complements the elaborate, husky label with a rounded old-school shape and smooth surface.
This makes the design look like an old canister from some fantasy/medieval setting. It’s powerful and stoic; and captures the prestige of its contents masterfully.
- Packaging designed by Glasfurd & Walker
- 3,188
- Industries:Food & Beverage Luxury