# Pious Alcohol Packaging The Cathedral Cognac Bottle Will Have You Worshiping its Design By Summer Luu | Published 2011-04-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cathedral-cognac-bottle References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Cathedral-Cognac-Bottle/1235633) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Venkov) The Cathedral Cognac Bottle is an exquisite way to hold your liquor. Designed by Ivan Venkov, the project was meant to create a [packaging concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectible-spirits-bottle) that is so aesthetically pleasing that you wouldn't want to dispose of it after use. The results are elegant and beautiful, definitely not an item I would want to throw away. It looks more like a treasure with its [intricate designs, geometric elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/absolut-haring-artist-edition-bottle) and stunning details. The bottle takes from characteristics of Gothic architecture and cathedrals with its dramatic, high and pointed arches. Simply holding this [fancy cognac bottle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-glass-bottles) will have you in awe and take you back to the Renaissance period. The Cathedral Cognac Bottle by Ivan Venkov is made with fine design taste. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Aesthetic Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing packaging concepts that are so visually pleasing that consumers consider them keepsakes rather than disposables. - **Intricate Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating packaging that incorporates intricate designs, geometric elements, and stunning details to differentiate products in the market. - **Inspirations From Gothic Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring creative ways to incorporate architectural influences, such as dramatic arches and pointed forms, into product packaging to create a unique visual appeal. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Alcohol Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redesigning alcohol packaging to enhance the visual aesthetics and make the bottles appealing as collectible items. - **Luxury Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing high-end packaging solutions that evoke a sense of luxury and exclusivity through intricate designs and attention to detail. - **Artisanal Spirits:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging architectural inspirations in the packaging design of artisanal spirits to create a unique brand identity and attract discerning consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artfully Abstract Tequilas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-obsidiana.md) - [Sculptural Whisky Decanters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistry-in-oak.md) - [Sculptural Whiskey Bottle Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kengo-kuma-1.md) - [Jeweler-Created Rum Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/havana-club-aejo-7-aos-bottle.md) - [Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-glass.md) - [Fashion-Branded Vodka Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-head-vodka-x-joshua-kane.md) - [Extravagant Whiskey Bottle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-bottle-design.md) - [Exceptional Tequila Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-and-packaging-redesign.md) - [Elegant Rum Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zacapa-rum.md)