With many young consumers reaching for unique drinks that help them express their individual personality, brands have begun focusing their efforts on millennials-targeted alcohol branding that stands out on store shelves.
One of the ways that alcohol brands are setting their products apart is by opting for a 'less is more' strategy. Indeed, minimalist designs continue to impress millennials who appreciate clean lines and simple graphics that will complement their equally sharp Instagram feeds. Some examples of this approach include the geometric Switch House beer cans, the Lighthouse Brewing Company's nautical beer branding and the Swansea Brew Club's color-coded bottles.
Beyond what's on the label, millennials consumers are also interested in the format of their favorite drink. For instance, slim cans, such as those used by Crabbie's and the Kings of Midnight Brewery, are popular among consumers who want a lighter and more refreshing alternative to a tallboy can. Similarly, uniquely shaped bottles, such as medicine-style glass bottles, are an example of millennials-targeted alcohol branding that appeals to the demographic's sense of nostalgia.
50 Examples of Millennial-Targeted Alcohol Branding
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Pop Culture Wine Branding
These Church & State Wines Target Millennials
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Social Media-Inspired Beer
Hash Beer Feminizes Packaging It to Be Instagrammable
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Parametric Alcohol Packaging
These Origami Champagne Cartons Creatively Redress the Drink
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Cartoony Booze Branding
Illustrated Beer Labels Bring Playfulness to Limited Edition Packaging
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Geometric Beer Branding
Peter Saville Created a Modern Packaging Design for 'Switch House' Beer
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Stackable Character Cans
Noble Rey Brewery's Canned Drinks Feature Quirky Figures
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Hand-Drawn Cocktail Packaging
The Chuculat Fresh Fruit Cocktails are Vibrantly Branded
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Summery Sparkling Wine Bottles
The Spring Limited-Edition Vallformosa Cava is Kaleidoscopic
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Storytelling Brew Branding
Cartoon Beer Packaging Tells the Whimsical Tales Behind Each Beverage
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Smart Rum Bottles
Malibu's Smart Product Packaging Integrates Interactive NFC Tags
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Saturated Seasonal Beers
This Beers Come in Vibrant Patterns That Reflect Their Purpose
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Victorious Beer Branding
Kings of Midnight Brewery Celebrates Millennials With Milestone Packaging
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Vibrant Beer Branding
The Prime Authentic Premium Beers Packaging is Millennial-Focused
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Simian Canned Wines
The Infinite Monkey Theorem Sets Itself Apart by Serving Wine by the Can
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Straw-Incorporating Cans
Ball Packaging Europe's Newest Can Design Includes a Built-In Straw
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Nautical-Patterned Brew Branding
The Beer Cans From the Lighthouse Brewing Company are Sea Themed
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Small Batch Beer Packaging
The Swansea Brew Club Packaging Matches the Quality Ingredients
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Devilish Energy Drinks
Diablo is an Alcoholic Energy Drink with Bold Packaging
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Neon Beer Packaging
The Vibrant Labels for Bee Beer Feature Bold Purple & Bright Turquoise
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Line Art Beer Labels
Kabinet Brewery Packaging Features a Simple Yet Mesmerizing Illustrated Motif
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Festive Sparkling Wine Packaging
The Chandon Sparkling Wine Features Well Wishes for the Holidays
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Upscale Oceanic Beer Branding
The Kelpie Brewery Bottled Beer Draws Inspiration from the Sea
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Emotional Wine Labels
The Carpe Diem Wine Branding Features Emotional Portrait Imagery
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Shot-Sized Beer Cans
The Amsterdam Navigator Small Beer Can Brands Itself as a Pocket-Sized Brew
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Tropical Rum Packaging
This Rum's New Packaging Reflects Its Tropical Roots
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Celebratory Champagne Branding
These Champagne Bottles Celebrate the Alcohol's Usual Purpose
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Color-Coordinated Vodka Branding
The Absolut + Pantone Brand Concept Merges Color and Flavor
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Pull-Tab Cocktail Pouches
WingDing's Wine Cocktail Packaging Features a Hole for a Straw
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Prescription Alcohol Packaging
These Wine Labels Have Been Modelled on the Look of Pill Bottles
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Graphic Illustration Wine Branding
These Wine Label Designs are Ornately Natural and Stylish
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Mystical Bottle Branding
Two Prophets Tequila Embraces Day of the Dead Packaging
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Youthful Organic Vodkas
Vodka Dot's Branding Evokes a Childishness That is Uncommon in Spirits
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Neon Sign Beer Branding
This Wise Blood Ipa's Packaging is Simple but Impactful
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Summery Cider Branding
These Alcoholic Drinks are Designed to Be Vibrant and Youthful
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Scheduled Beer Branding
This Sunset Beer Packaging Prescribes Different Ales at Different Hours
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Party Beer Packaging
Brucuta Features Playful Labels that Allude to Frivolity and Superstition
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Robust Gothic Wines
Apothic Wines Opt for Medieval Packaging to Mirror the Dark Aroma Blends
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Canned Wine Packs
This Californian Rosé Wine is Packaged in a Case Like Beer
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Pre-Mixed Rum Cans
Malibu is Now Serving Fruity Flavors of Rum in a Can
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Fruit-Inspired Spirit Packaging
Krysp Orchard Distillery Spirit Bottles are Branded Like Apples
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Flavored Alcoholic Seltzers
Smirnoff is Now Sellng 'Spiked Sparkling Seltzers' in Slim Cans
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Seasonal Flower Ciders
The Strongbow Cherry Blossom Hard Apple Cider is Aromatic
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Brooklyn-Inspired Beer Branding
'Puffy Rat' Beer Uses Dark Colors and Cartoon Rats on its Packages
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Folk Story-Themed Beers
These Beers Were Inspired by Spooky Spanish Legends
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Medicine Bottle Beer
This Brand of German Brew Makes No Promises of Life-Changing Flavors
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Redacted Document Wine Branding
The Underground Project Features Online Wine for Younger Consumers
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Minimalist Craft Beer Cans
Scrullos is a "Crazy Beer" Concept from Sao Paulo
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Doodled Beer Branding
Brewberry Packaging is Gushing with Whimsicality Through Colors and Graphics
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Tattoo-Covered Hard Lemonades
mike's HARDER Collectible Cans Were Designed by a Tattoo Artist
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Compact Ginger Beer Packaging
The New Crabbie's Alcoholic Ginger Beer Cans are Millennial-Focused
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The Macallan Elevates Brand Identity Across its Core Collections
Ultra-Light Premium Whisky Bottles
Johnnie Walker's Blue Label Ultra Boasts a Very Light Bottle
Music Festival-Inspired Alcohol Bottles
Tomorrowland x Absolut Launch Limited-Edition Bottles
Bookish Beer Cans
Faber & Faber and Beek Created a Can with a Label That Shares a Book Excerpt
Unconventionally Categorized Drinks
Smirnoff ICE Drops a Global Campaign to Celebrate 25 Years
Personalized Tequila Bottles
InBarrel Helps Customers Create One-of-a-Kind Bottles
Flavored Non-Alcoholic Beers
Two Fruity Heineken 0.0 Flavored Varieties Filling the Flavor Gap
Cartoon-Branded Aluminum Water Packaging
B Water & Beverage Debuts New Disney-Inspired Designs
Runner-Focused Non-Alcoholic Craft Beers
Tilray Brands Expands Runner’s High Brewing Distribution
Bizarre Influencer-Supported Beer Campaigns
Miller Lite Debuts Miller Tea Time with Livvy Dunne
Low-Alcohol Beer Packs
Damm Launches Estrella 0.0% and Lemon Fridge Packs in UK Retail
Cleverly Branded Energy Drinks
Fire Brands Targets Gen Z with Playboy Energy Drink
Low-Emissions Alcohol-Free Beers
Carlsberg Sweden and Einride Launched an Alcohol-Free Beer
Canadian-Made Beer Campaigns
Labatt States Its Beers are Made in Canada Since 1847
Assistive Alcohol Packaging
Strongbow Integrates Assistive Technology Directly onto Its Packaging
Event-Inspired Luxury Spirits
Clase Azul Releases a World Cup-Themed Collectible Tequila
Trendy Sobriety Campaigns
Maison Perrier's Sober Chic Campaign Redefines Alcohol-Free Elegance
Multi-Serve Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails by ISH are Available by the Bottle
Kid-Focused Water Brands
Wave Kids Has Introduced an Innovative Approach to Children's Hydration
Beer Packaging Shifts
Moosehead Breweries Will No Longer Offer Glass Bottles for Its Beers
Affectionate Insult Beer Cans
Foster's Love You Cans Help Buddies Connect Through Rude Names
Functional Alcohol-Free Beers
BrewDog Mello Features Magnesium, Chamomile and Balm Extract
Digital Beer-Pouring Fireplaces
Miller Lite's YuleLager is Limited-Edition and Festive
Smart Beer Bands
Heineken's The Clinker Celebrates Music as a Shared Language
Nootropic-Packed Alcohol-Free Cocktails
These New Smiling Wolf Drinks Feature a Functional Recipe
Branded Apparel Vodka Campaigns
Smirnoff Partners with Aleali May for We Do Game Days
Soda Brand Canned Cocktails
Schweppes Mix Comes in the Gin Twist and Paloma Bliss Varieties
Minimalist Co-Branded Mobile Devices
Heineken and Bodega Introduced the Boring Phone
Alcohol-Free Beverage Campaigns
Heineken Launched its Global '0.0 Reasons Needed' Campaign
Athlete-Lifestyle-Embracing Beer Campaigns
Michelob ULTRA Drops a Star-Studded Super Bowl LIX Spot
Paper-Packaged Private Label Wines
The Collective Good Wine Range is Available Now at Target
Alcohol Brand Rebrands
The Edinburgh Gin Redesign is Bold and Visually Appealing
Canned Spiked Lemonades
Minute Maid Spiked Vodka Lemonade Shares No Fizz & 5% ABV
Ready-to-Sip Sparkling Cocktails
On The Rocks Cans Meet the Demand for Premium, Portable Cocktails
Non-Alcoholic Beer Expansions
Eastern Market Brewing Co. Will Focus on the Non-Alcoholic Segment
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Inaugural Zero-Proof Awards
Bottle Raiders Has Established the Inaugural Zero Proof Choice Awards
Functional Terpene Beverages
BUUZ is Formulated to Mimic Alcohol's Effects Without the Hangover
Whisky Blind Boxes
DRAM5's Blind Box Experience Surprises and Delights Drinkers
Flavor-Driven Alcohol-Free Beers
1664 Bière 0.0% is Arriving in Sleek Slim Cans, Draft and More
Single-Serving Non-Alcoholic Slim Cans
Giesen Group Debuts a New Packaging Format
Women-Targeting Low-Alcohol Beers
Beer Girl Brewing Company is Rapidly Expanding Its Operations
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
Uplifting Artistic Alcohol Packaging
The Absolut Haring Artist Edition Bottle is Optimistic
Basketball-Themed Beverage Campaigns
Athletic Brewing Company Debuts 'From Tip-Off to Title'
Beer Relaunches
Real American Beer Unveils a Refreshed Identity and Partnerships
Americana Beer Cans
Budweiser Introduces its 'Made of America' Campaign with a Heritage Can Series
Affordable Premium Wines
Benchmark Launches Quality Wines at Accessible Mid-Range Prices
Refreshing Lager Expansions
Heineken Silver Launches in Canada
Non-Alcoholic Spirit Campaigns
Seedlip Celebrates 10 Years with 'Yeah, It’s a Drink'
Lightweight PET Bottle Designs
TricorBraun Introduces Lightweight PET Bottle Solutions
AI-Powered Beverage-Rating Apps
Bottle Raiders Revolutionizes the Review of Premium Spirits
Mini Probiotic Beverages
Ferm Kombucha Shares Gut-Friendly Refreshment in Tiny Cans
Luminous Beverages Branding
Rithm’s Enlite Embodies Refreshing Wellness Visuals
Retro Team Beer Cans
Budweiser MLB Team Cans Feature Vintage Baseball Graphics for Anniversary
South African Cider Campaigns
Savanna Premium Cider Debuts the "We Outside' Campaign and 500ml Can
Self-Explanatory Non-Alc Beer Cans
Blue Moon's Answer’s on the Can Normalize Non-Alcoholic Choices
Shareable Non-Alcoholic Spritzes
Naked Life Launched a Peach Bellini & Limoncello Spritz
Miniature Aluminum Gin Packaging
Salcombe Gin Miniature Aluminum Bottles are Gifting-Friendly
Fruity Non-Alcoholic Craft Ciders
Ciderboys Hard Cider Debuts Two Non-Alcoholic Ciders
Beer Brand Artist Refreshes
Terrapin Beer Co. Refreshes Packaging With Artist Collaborations
Alcohol Alternative Campaigns
Free AF's Campaign Normalizes Choosing Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Zero-Proof Festival Experiences
The Drinks with Benefits Festival Signals the Growth of the Market
Canned Bar-Quality Rum Cocktails
V Rum Canned Cocktails Come in Three Expressions
Fruit-Forward Alcoholic Beverages
Phillips Distilling Co. Debuts SixSip Hard Refreshers
Gen Z-Focued Water Bottles
bubba® Redesigns Its Brand Image and Delivers Colorful Water Bottles
Halloween-Themed Alcohol Bottles
Bacardi's Limited Edition Bottle Will Light Up Your Night
Celebratory Beverage Ads
Miller Lite’s ‘Legendary Stories’ Campaign Celebrates 50 Years
Ready-to-Pour Vodka Martinis
SKYY Martinis Introduce a Well-Crafted Martini in a Bottle
RTD Premium Chardonnays
Butter Wines Reformats its 'ButterLight Chardonnay' into Cans
Moderate Drinking Campaigns
Athletic Brewing Company's Athletic January Celebrates Mindfulness
Premium Vodka Cocktails
Smirnoff's Newest Ready-to-Drink Offerings are Boldly Flavored & Nostalgic
Cocktail-Inspired Non-Alcoholic Beers
Athletic Brewing Created a Pair of Cocktail-Inspired Brews
Low-Alcohol Canned Wines
Tuttavia Entices Young Adults Looking for Lighter Alcohol Options
Drink Coaster Phone Cases
The Ultimate Signal-Free Party by Captain Morgan Encourages Presence
Modernized Beverage Packaging Designs
Seagram's Escapes Debuts New Packaging and Its Latest Flavor
Timeless Gin Campaigns
Tanqueray Debuts the Classic or Nothing Campaign
Artisan-Style Low-Calorie Cocktails
This Is Skinny Cocktails Come in Three Flavor Options
Sippable Summer Whiskeys
The Jim Beam Sunshine Blend Speaks to Gen Z & Millennial Drinkers
Sparkling Low-Alcohol Canned Meads
Lyme Bay Sparkling Mead Comes in Two Flavors with a 3.5% ABV
Vibrant Canned Cocktail Brands
Lake Hour Draws Inspiration from Lakeside Gatherings
Inaugural Vodka Billboard Campaigns
ALB Vodka Introduces Its First Billboard in New York City
Innovative Luxury Rum Brands
SOIRÉ Blanco Signals New Chapter for the Rum Industry
Personality-Packed Wines
Mullet Wines are Full of Flavor and Anti-Low-Alcohol Attitude
Low-ABV Wine Capsules
Future Château is Launching Its All-New Range of Mid-Strength Wines
Unsweetened Soft Drinks
CANS Shares the Simple Refreshment of Alpine Water, Bubbles & Real Fruit
Moderated Drinking Campaigns
Gordons' Mix It Up Normalizes Choices Like Gordon’s Pink 0.0%
CGI-Generated Brand Updates
Tiger Beer Unveils a CGI-Generated Tiger Stripe Across Multiple Cities
Refined Alcohol-Free Beer Ranges
Mash Gang Launched Three Alcohol-Free Beers to its Core Range
Sessionable Low-Alcohol Beers
Chilly Ones Beer is Crisp, Refreshing and Full of Flavor
Mixologist-Made Canned Cocktails
The Canned Coppa Cocktails Come in Three Flavor Options
Expansive RTD Libation Lineups
The Mixed-Up Cocktail Co. Offers 11 Drinks to Choose From
Apple Wine Cocktails
The Angry Orchard Canned Cocktail Range Shows Off the Brand's Attitude
NBA-Honoring Alcohol Bottles
Victor Solomon X Michelob ULTRA Unveil a Trophy-Inspired Beer Design
Approachable NA Wines
RELAX "Zero" Alcohol-Removed Wines Support Sober-Curious Partygoers
Gen Z-Marketed Alcoholic Beverages
United Breweries Unveils a New Kingfisher Flavours Brand
Premium Zero-Proof Alcohol Alternatives
Team Spirits Boasts Sophisticated Alcohol-Free Cocktails
Mexican Lime-Inspired Non-Alcoholic Beers
Rhinestone is Expanding Product Line to Retailers
Premium Alcohol-Removed Wines
ARIEL Vineyards Appeals to Savvy, Sober-Curious Drinkers
Exciting Musician-Inspired Beer Activations
Outlaw Light Beer Debuts HARDY-Branded Can
Artistic Beer Packaging
Empyrean Brewing Co. Redesigns Its Core Legends Lineup
Versatile Alcohol-Free Spirits
Mock One Non-Alcoholic Spirits Come in Four Expressions
Bright Brand Identity Updates
Big Hug Becomes a Purpose-Driven Brand with Bold Rebrand by JDO
Responsible Skincare Campaigns
Drunk Elephant Please Enjoy Responsibly Refocuses on Adults
Limited-Edition Beer Campaigns
San Miguel launches a Limited-Edition Beer Campaign for Summer
Creative Collectible Spirits Bottles
Old Log Cabin Distillery Elevates Its Bottle Aesthetic
Modular Beverage Systems
Bevi's Journey Juice and Joss Shots are Available as a Combo
Excellence-Focused Bourbon Campaigns
Maker’s Mark Launches the Perfectly Unreasonable Campaign
Modernized Vermouth Spirit Ranges
The Martini Range Has Been Refined by Bacardi Limited
Craft Beer Brand Redesigns
Goose Island Relaunches the 312 Beer with Chicago-Focused Branding
Mission-Driven Craft Cocktail Initiatives
Mission Craft Cocktails Spotlights One Bottle = One Meal
Non-Alcoholic Advent Boxes
Søbr Market Curated Three Festive Boxes Featuring Alcohol Alternatives
Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer Partnerships
Momentum Brewery Partners with Liquid Opportunities
Indian Gen Z Beverage Campaigns
Coolberg Launches its 'No Rules, Just Cool' Campaign for Gen Z
Modern Can Rebrands
TÖST Beverages is Expanding Its Product Offerings with New Can Format
Bulk Artisan Cocktail Products
The Drinks Bureau Cocktails are Debuting New Formats
High-ABV Premium Cocktails
Avenue 8's Lightly Sparkling Cocktails Feature Organic Spirits & 8% ABV
Aluminum Sparkling Wine Bottles
CECI 1938's First-of-Its-Kind Design Fits a Cork, Cage & Seal
Premium Branded Mixer RTDs
These Masons of Yorkshire RTDs Were Created with Franklin & Sons
Sophisticated Tequila Packaging Designs
El Mayor Tequila Has Unveiled Redesigned Packaging
Mid-Strength Marketing Pushes
6Percent, Small Beer And Quarter Proof Launch Mid-Strength March
Spanish Brewery Anniversary Packaging
Estrella Damm Launches New 150th Anniversary Packing Designs
Lightweight Wine Bottle Packaging
ALDI and Greencroft Partnered on New Wine Packaging
Next-Gen Wine Clubs
Vina Robles' Rookie Club Welcomes Gen Z & Millennials to the World of Wine
Contemporary Whisky Rebrands
The GlenAllachie Redefines its Core Whisky Range
Mature Refreshment Product Ranges
These ALDI Summer Adult Beverages Come in 20 Options
Mid-Strength Wine Ranges
Future Château Wines Prioritize a High-Quality, Low-ABV Profile
Timely Actor-Backed Beer Campaigns
Miller Lite Debuts 'Legendary Moments Start with a Lite'
Meaningful Relationship-Encouraging Campaigns
Iceberg Vodka Debuts 'Foraging Deeper Connections'
Spanish-Style Micropubs
Licor 43's Tiny Taberna Serves the Viral Baby Beer Shot
Tattoo-Covered Beer Packaging
The 2025 8.6 Tattoo Limited Edition Can Has Artwork by Dodie
Malt-Based RTD Releases
Carbliss Launches a New Malt Tallboy Across Midwest Stores
Shakeable Canned Martinis
Served's Premium Full-Strength Cocktails Replicate Bar Quality at Home
Alcohol-Free Refreshment Partnerships
Majestic and Club Soda Announced a New Partnership
NFC-Enabled Whiskey Bottles
One Cask at a Time Launched Six Single-Cask Whiskies
Reformulated Bourbon Bottles
Redemption Unveiled Its Next Act Bottle and 46% Bourbon
Minimalist Beer-Eau Labels
Genys Beershine Design Launched By Bold Brands Agency
Celebrity-Backed Non-Alcoholic Beers
BERO Expanded Its Retail Push Into Walmart, Kroger And Publix
Refined Bourbon Bottle Designs
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Unveiled its New Core Packaging
Premium Alcohol Launches
Brown-Forman Will Introduce El Jimador, Herradura And Benriach in India