Antiquated Alcohol

A vintage aesthetic rebrands liquor as a sophisticated companion to luxury

Implications - Appealing to generations old and young, alcohol brands are adopting a vintage aesthetic that draws correlations between history and luxury culture. Playing with nostalgia, the branding technique offers consumers a novel touch of history to enhance the perception of drinking culture and the notion of tradition.
Trend Themes
1. Vintage Aesthetic - Brands have adopted a vintage aesthetic, playing with nostalgia and offering a touch of history to enhance the perception of drinking culture and the notion of tradition.
2. Antiquated Alcohol - Consumers are drawn towards aged and rare liquors, prompting companies to produce and market alcohol with prolonged preservation times to offer unprecedented flavorful experiences.
3. Artisanal Branding - Companies that specialize in organic and artisanal beverages are using handmade and rustic packaging designs to attract fine liquor connoisseurs and collectors of unique alcoholic beverages.
Industry Implications
1. Beverage Industry - Companies in the beverage industry would benefit from exploring the marketing appeal of nostalgia, age, heritage, and artisanal aesthetic in alcohol and non-alcohol products.
2. Packaging Industry - Opportunities exist for designers and manufacturers in the packaging industry to incorporate artisanal and vintage designs in their products to cater to consumers looking for unique and customized packaging that highlights the value of the products they contain.
3. Marketing Industry - Marketers can explore the effective use of nostalgia and heritage in branding, appealing to consumer emotions and perceptions about tradition in advertising and promotional campaigns.
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7 Featured, 63 Examples:
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Jan 14 — Oct 15
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Featured Examples

Ridiculously Rare Alcoholic Beverages
Ridiculously Rare Alcoholic Beverages
The General by Compass Box Whiskey Has an Antique Character
A bottle of The General is ridiculously rare for at least two reasons. The first involves the fact that only 1,698 bottles have been produced for an extremely limited run. The second has to do with... MORE
Antiquated Aged Bourbons
Antiquated Aged Bourbons
The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Pays Tribute to Heritage Brewing
The Buffalo Trace Antique collection designed exclusively for 2015 features several whiskey, rye and bourbon liquors that are expertly aged and brewed to offer unparalleled flavor. It is often... MORE
Rustic Tea Cocktails
Rustic Tea Cocktails
Amber Brew's Product Branding Boasts Vintage and Artisanal Elements
Amber’s Brew is a beverage manufacturer that specializes in organic and artisanal tea cocktails. The brand’s bottled product boasts a delicious taste and is a healthy alternative to the... MORE
Archaeological Wine Labels
Archaeological Wine Labels
These 'Left Field' Wine Labels Feature Imagined Mythical Creatures
‘Left Field’ wine company collaborated with Aaron Pollock Designs in creating new labels to solidify and strengthen the brand’s image. The labels feature whimsical creatures that... MORE
Victorian-Labeled Ciders
Victorian-Labeled Ciders
This Range of Henderson's Cider was Inspired by Old Victorian Posters
Design agency ‘Sand Creative’ redesigned the labels for the Henderson’s range of Kent cider using old Victorian posters. The collection is made up of three different ciders, with... MORE
Mini-Crate Wine Packages
Mini-Crate Wine Packages
These Beautiful Vintage Wines are Protected with Paper & Wooden Crates
Designers at Solo have created these elegant miniature crates to package vintage wines in to keep them from breaking or becoming damaged. The idea of a crate gives the idea of an extoic location... MORE
Embroidered Cloth Booze Branding
Embroidered Cloth Booze Branding
This Moonshine Bottle Features a Navy Blue Frayed Fabric Label
The Chad Michael Studio has designed a navy blue fabric label embroidered with gold writing to brand ‘Old Standard’ Moonshine bottles. The label itself is wrapped around the entire... MORE

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