# Pharmaceutical Wine Bottles Tsikoudia is a Uniquely Bottled Offering from a Cyprus Winery By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-10-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyprus-wine References: [lovelypackage](http://lovelypackage.com/tsikoudia/) Tsikoudia is an offering from a Cyprus winery that features a slightly unconventional bottle. Described by Manousakis Winery as "a distillate made from the marc of their Roussanne grapes," the product is branded with alchemist-inspired imagery that underlines the longstanding history of the beverage on the island of Crete. Tsikoudia is an ancient beverage enjoyed for centuries on the island as an [aperitif](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/single-serve-aperitifs) and boasting alleged healing powers. Tsikoudia is packaged in [apothecary-style medicine bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-glass-bottles) that feature bright yellow labels brandishing the Manousakis Winery logo and accompanying information. The vibrant labels include a graphical depiction of the Minotaur planting a labyrinth vineyard formation while wearing a traditional Cretan costume. The recipe for Tsikoudia has remained a local secret as long as it has been enjoyed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pharmaceutical Packaging:** Develop innovative packaging designs and formats inspired by pharmaceutical products and branding to enhance product appeal and marketability. - **Alchemist-inspired Imagery:** Incorporate historical and mystical themes in product branding and marketing to add a unique and appealing touch to offerings. - **Traditional Remedies:** Explore the use of traditional remedies and ingredients to create new beverage and food products that offer added health benefits and appeal to health-conscious consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Wine and Spirits:** Incorporate innovative packaging and branding concepts to create unique and appealing product offerings that stand out in the crowded and competitive wine and spirits market. - **Pharmaceuticals:** Consider applying pharmaceutical packaging and branding concepts to non-pharmaceutical products such as food and beverages to create distinctive and recognizable offerings that are visually appealing and attract consumer interest. - **Health and Wellness:** Look into using traditional remedies and ingredients to create products that offer added health benefits and appeal to the growing number of health and wellness-conscious consumers seeking natural and holistic solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Whisky Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-whisky-bottle.md) - [Nostalgic Game-Inspired Wine Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finca-de-la-rica.md) - [Reusable Aperitif Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghia.md) - [Quirky Natural Wine Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thorn-burrow-wines.md) - [Perfume-Inspired Wine Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chloe-wine-collection.md) - [Ceramic Olive Oil Jars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cugu.md) - [Aluminum Sparkling Wine Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceci-1938.md) - [Supercar-Inspired Wine Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taron-wine-bottle-designs.md) - [Creative Collectible Spirits Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectible-spirits-bottle.md)