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97 Independent Alcohol Brands

From Spiked Ginger Beers to Rocky Mountain Whiskey

— September 5, 2014 — Marketing
There are a number of companies that control the majority of booze you find on store shelves, but this collection of independent alcohol brands highlights the ways that craft beer, organic wine and small-batch whiskies are making their way onto the scene. Although independent alcohol brands have a bad rep for being uptight, we're seeing a backlash against this notion; looking to reinvent the staunch alcohol industry, independent alcohol brands are pushing boundaries, trying new processes and even bringing back old school ones to the delight of not just connoisseurs but consumers of all kinds.

Whether it's a brand that operates out of your hometown or one in the Ozarks, these independent alcohol brands will help to offer a sneak peek into how the little guys are taking on corporate protocol.
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Sour Wood-Aged Beer
Sour Wood-Aged Beer
The New Belgium La Folie Ale is Back for the Spring Season
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96
Cowboy Christmas Beers
Cowboy Christmas Beers
The Shiner Holiday Cheer Offers a Festive Taste of the Lone Star State
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95
Comedian Brew Brandings
Comedian Brew Brandings
The Tom Green Beer is a Milk Stout Inspired Crafted by the Canadian Actor
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94
Winter Spiced Ales
Winter Spiced Ales
The Fireside Chat Beer by 21st Amendment Brewery is Deliciously Cozy
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93
Double-Distilled Alcoholic Beverages
Double-Distilled Alcoholic Beverages
The Rogue Dead Guy Whiskey is Made by a Beer Brewery
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92
Prehistoric Beer Recipes
Prehistoric Beer Recipes
Egtved Girl's Brew is Made From a Recipe that is 3,000 Years Old
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91
Adventure-Branded Beer
Adventure-Branded Beer
The New Shackleton Beers Line is Inspired by Explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton
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90
Caricaturistic Wine Bottles
Caricaturistic Wine Bottles
Tyrrell's Funny Wine Bottles for Lost Block Are Comically Triumphant
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89
Tropical Alcoholic Beverages
Tropical Alcoholic Beverages
The Ithaca Flower Power Beer is a Perfect Summer Drink
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88
Proud Minnesotan Beer Cans
Proud Minnesotan Beer Cans
The Summit Brewing Co.'s Beer Cans Celebrate Being Made in Minnesota
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87
Whimsical Beer Can Branding
Whimsical Beer Can Branding
The Hitchhiker Beer Can Designs Are Inspired by World Travellers
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86
Soccer Star Scotches
Soccer Star Scotches
The Spirit Company 'Haig Club' Announces a David Beckham Whisky
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85
Bourbon-Treated Vodkas
Bourbon-Treated Vodkas
The OYO Barrel-Finished Honey Vanilla Bean Vodka is Rich and Full-Bodied
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84
Artisan Owl Branding
Artisan Owl Branding
This East Van Vodka Packaging by Cause+Affect Embodies Sophistication
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83
Spiked Ginger Beers
Spiked Ginger Beers
The Hollows All Natural Alcoholic Ginger Beer is a Healthier Alternative
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82
Planetary Beer Branding
Planetary Beer Branding
Bell's Brewery Created a Line of Beers That are Out of This World
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81
Cinnamon-Spiced Brews
Cinnamon-Spiced Brews
The New Blue Moon Beer is Spicy and Sweet
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80
Goat Brain Brews
Goat Brain Brews
This 'Walking Dead' Beer is Brewed to the Likes of Brain-Eating Zombies
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79
Symbolic Statue Beer Branding
Symbolic Statue Beer Branding
The Negra Modelo Packaging is Stoic
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78
Earthy Wine Branding
Earthy Wine Branding
Moolanda Takes its Name from the Aboriginal Culture
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77
Syrup Donut-Flavored Beers
Syrup Donut-Flavored Beers
This Sweet Beer Trades in the Bitter for Something More Scrumptious
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76
Sci-Fi Libation Labels
Sci-Fi Libation Labels
Designer Tyler Christmas Created These Star Wars Beer Labels
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75
Spicy Caramel Beers
Spicy Caramel Beers
The 'Kentucky Ryed Chiquen' is Not What You Think it is
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74
Breakfast-Inspired Beers
Breakfast-Inspired Beers
The Maple Bacon Coffee Porter is Not the Way to Start Mornings
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73
Messy Trajectory Marketing
Messy Trajectory Marketing
48 Miles Later Beer Packaging Maps the Distance Between Breweries
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72
Fantasy Family Wines
Fantasy Family Wines
Game of Thrones Fans Can Enjoy a Glass of the Wines of Westeros
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71
Bearded Brew Branding
Bearded Brew Branding
These Barbiere Beer Bottle Designs Embraces Grizzly Grooming
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70
Dry-Erase Drink Stickers
Dry-Erase Drink Stickers
Garage Monk Bottle Labels Are Writable and Reusable Home Brew Decals
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69
Breakfast-Inspired Booze
Breakfast-Inspired Booze
Add a Kick to Your Drinks with Some Georgi Waffle Flavored Vodka
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68
Fencing Beer Branding
Fencing Beer Branding
Saber Beer Uses Sport to Promote its Brew
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67
Provincial Wine Packaging
Provincial Wine Packaging
This Charming Wine Packaging Design is Perfect for Lazy Summer Picnics
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66
Fantasy Shire Beers
Fantasy Shire Beers
These Delicious Kraft Beer Bottles Were Inspired by the Hobbit Films
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65
Minimal Medieval Fantasy Wines
Minimal Medieval Fantasy Wines
The Wines of Westeros Represent Different Game of Thrones Houses
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64
Flavor-Saving Beer Flasks
Flavor-Saving Beer Flasks
The Hydro Flask Beer Growler Keeps Your Brew Carbonated and Cold
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63
Shapely Vodka Branding
Shapely Vodka Branding
The INEY Packaging by StudioIn Takes on Distinct Qualities
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62
Modernized Heritage Beer Branding
Modernized Heritage Beer Branding
Nordlands Receives a Makeover from Strømme Throndsen Design
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61
Mint Chocolate Beers
Mint Chocolate Beers
Flying Dog's Limited Edition Brew is a Mint Chocolate Beer
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60
Winning Vodka Bottles
Winning Vodka Bottles
The Bulbash Champion Bottle Turns Its Logo into a Medal
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59
Explicit Wine-Paired Branding
Explicit Wine-Paired Branding
The Pepperjack Packaging Shows it Should be Drank with Meat
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58
Bourbon-Flavored Beer
Bourbon-Flavored Beer
Miller Fortune is Meant to Compete with Liquor Brands
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57
Astrological Wines
Astrological Wines
Loxarel's Cora is a Biodynamic Wine That's Influenced by Lunar & Planet Cycles
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56
Rocky Mountain Whiskey
Rocky Mountain Whiskey
Tincup Whiskey Was Made in the Likes of Colorado Miners
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55
Revision-Focused Beer Branding
Revision-Focused Beer Branding
The Tesco Revisionist Brand Updates Current Brews
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54
Flavored Autumn Alcoholic Beverages
Flavored Autumn Alcoholic Beverages
Birra Fresca Cucumber Mint IPA is an Utterly Refreshing Drink
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53
Laboratory Booze Branding
Laboratory Booze Branding
Oola Vodka Takes the Scientific Approach to Bottling Its Beverages
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52
Eco-Friendly Wine Packaging
Eco-Friendly Wine Packaging
This Wine Brand Cares About the Planets and Looks Good Doing It
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51
Family-Founded Summer Brews
Family-Founded Summer Brews
This Geneva Lake Beer is a New Taste to Try on International Beer Day
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50
Fiery Hot Sauce Liqueurs
Fiery Hot Sauce Liqueurs
Add a Kick of Flavor to Your Vodka Collection with UV Sriracha Vodka
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49
Ranch-Inspired Beer Branding
Ranch-Inspired Beer Branding
Posen Beer by Diana Goldberg Takes Cues from One Person's Heritage
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48
Lunar-Inspired Wine Packaging
Lunar-Inspired Wine Packaging
MoonCook is a Conceptual Branding Project for Wine
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47
Nature-Inspired Beer Branding
Nature-Inspired Beer Branding
Nicklas Hellborg Redesigns the SMFBeer Packaging
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46
Flavor-Inspired Vodka Branding
Flavor-Inspired Vodka Branding
The Hanson Family's New Vodka Packaging Design is Chic and Colorful
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45
Hipster Brewery Rebranding
Hipster Brewery Rebranding
Upland Brewing Co.'s New Modern Beer Branding is Vibrant
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44
Whale Tail Vodka Branding
Whale Tail Vodka Branding
The Syrena Design by Luks Piekut Takes Inspiration from the Ocean
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43
Legend-Inspired Bottles
Legend-Inspired Bottles
Legend Distilling's Alcohol Bottles Take Inspiration from Mythical Tales
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42
Canned Coffee Wines
Canned Coffee Wines
Friends Beverage Group is Set to Sell Coffee-Wine in a Can
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41
Playing Card Beer Branding
Playing Card Beer Branding
Joker's Beer Bottle Design Logo Can Be Read Like a Palindrome
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40
City-Customized Alcoholic Drinks
City-Customized Alcoholic Drinks
Our/Vodka Allows Locals to Give It Their Own Hometown Character
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39
Vibrant Vodka Branding
Vibrant Vodka Branding
The Eristoff Blood Orange Design is Bold
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38
Royal Crest Beer Packaging
Royal Crest Beer Packaging
TAP Beer Uses a Stately Design Against a Dark Background
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37
Handpainted Wine Branding
Handpainted Wine Branding
Each of 96 Wines' Wine Label Designs Are Individually Painted
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36
Viking-Inspired Beer Branding
Viking-Inspired Beer Branding
TOFF Stimulates Images of a Nordic Viking
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35
Ink-Dipped Alcohol
Ink-Dipped Alcohol
White Pike Whiskey Packaging Has a Sharp Monochromatic Image
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34
Personified Animal Booze Branding
Personified Animal Booze Branding
StudioMax Design Uses Slick Packaging for RuTT Beer Brewery
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33
Sacred Beer Branding
Sacred Beer Branding
T’ani l’ai by Marta Llop Draws on Ancestral Territories for Packaging
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32
Authentic Beer Branding
Authentic Beer Branding
Viven by Tom Rotsaert Receives a Winning Label for the Award-Worthy Drink
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31
Froth-Topped Bottles
Froth-Topped Bottles
Sixpence Stout Packaging Features a Creamy Seal That Seems to Drip Down
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30
Sailor Tattoo Beer Branding
Sailor Tattoo Beer Branding
Brasserie Artisanale Du Château's New Look is Hipster and Vintage
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29
Minimalist Grape Wine Packaging
Minimalist Grape Wine Packaging
Dulovalogatas Wine Shows the First Step of Wine Production
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28
Cruciform Beverage Branding
Cruciform Beverage Branding
L'Ermita Beer Packaging Reduces Romanesque Symbolism to the Cross
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27
Retro Square Wine Bottles
Retro Square Wine Bottles
The California Square Wine Bottle is Elegant and Vintage Rectangular
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26
Creature-Contained Beer Branding
Creature-Contained Beer Branding
Keane Brewing Features Animals on its Labels
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25
Illustrative Fantasy Wines
Illustrative Fantasy Wines
These Customized Game of Thrones Wine Bottles Come in a Box Set
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24
Daydream-Inspired Beer Labels
Daydream-Inspired Beer Labels
The Psychedelic Beer Bottle Designs by Karl Grandin are Eye-Popping
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23
Tastefully Canned Wine
Tastefully Canned Wine
The Union Wine Company Introduces the 'Beerification' of Wine
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22
Animal-Inspired Beer Branding
Animal-Inspired Beer Branding
Bear Down Brewing Puts Forward a Rustic Look
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21
Minimalist Letter Branding
Minimalist Letter Branding
Holte Beer Uses a Simplistic Font for Packaging
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20
Label-Free Beer Branding
Label-Free Beer Branding
The DEEP LOVE Design Prints Straight on the Bottle
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19
Opulent Gem-Infused Spirits
Opulent Gem-Infused Spirits
Precious Vodka Jewel Lines is Made for the Most Exclusive
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18
Pre-Mixed Vodka Spritzers
Pre-Mixed Vodka Spritzers
Nola Vodka Spritzers Come Bottled and Canned for Instant Enjoyment
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17
Embroidery Wine Bottles
Embroidery Wine Bottles
Vlahiko's Dark Wine Bottle Packaging Has Colorful Stitch Detailing
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16
Art-Infused Beer Label Makeovers
Art-Infused Beer Label Makeovers
The Summit Brewing Company Showcases Charming New Packaging
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15
Basic Beer-Style Vinos
Basic Beer-Style Vinos
Red Meat Wine Packaging was Conceived with a Casual Approach
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14
Scratch-Off Booze Branding
Scratch-Off Booze Branding
Dolina Beer Packaging Engages You By Suggesting its Hidden Image
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13
Loving Beer Bottles
Loving Beer Bottles
Honeymoon Black Kiss is Packaged in a Minimal Dark Beer Bottle, with Love
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12
Hipster-Faced Brew Branding
Hipster-Faced Brew Branding
The Sechzisch Vierzisch is Fresh Take on a German Drink Classic
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11
Genuine Gemstone Liquor Branding
Genuine Gemstone Liquor Branding
Jewel Lines' 'Precious Vodka' Packaging Incorporates Real Jewels
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10
Revived Beverage Vessels
Revived Beverage Vessels
Brew York City Branding Brings Back the Antique Growler
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9
Comic Book Alcoholic Beverages
Comic Book Alcoholic Beverages
Super Hero Beers by Marcelo Rizzetto is Inspired by Justice League
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8
Chopped Log Bottles
Chopped Log Bottles
Firewood Vodka Packaging Alludes to the Inner Warm Felt by the Product
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7
Cultural Heritage Beer Branding
Cultural Heritage Beer Branding
Swing Microbrewery Celebrates Quebec's Rich History
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6
Dark Magic Booze Branding
Dark Magic Booze Branding
Drink Evil Spirits Vodka if You Dare to Wake Up the Lurking Demons
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5
Backbone Beverage Branding
Backbone Beverage Branding
Spine Vodka Packaging Suggests the Nerve that Drinking Rouses in You
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4
Vibrant Hipster Beer Branding
Vibrant Hipster Beer Branding
Cale Brewery's Beer Branding Identity is Clean and Colorful
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3
Groovy Booze Branding
Groovy Booze Branding
Devil's Peak Beer Packaging Channels 70s Spirit and Nostalgia
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2
Ceramic Bottle Branding
Ceramic Bottle Branding
Zago TerraCotta Beer Packaging Was Designed to Communicate Craftsmanship
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1
Eccentric Vodka Flavors
Eccentric Vodka Flavors
Oddka is a Brand That Specializes in Strange Vodka Flavors
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