# Thermochromic Freezer Vodkas Cubist is the First Vodka Designed to Be Stored in the Freezer By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-07-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezer-vodkas References: [adage](https://adage.com/article/ad-age-podcast/ex-coors-marketer-andy-england-takes-beer-playbook-booze-worlds-most-refreshing-vodka/2352036) & [phillipsdistilling](https://phillipsdistilling.com/brand/uv-vodka/) Cubist is the first Freezer Vodka of its kind and it was created based on consumer insights that reveal "vodka drinkers prefer vodka ice cold and many store it in their freezer to serve at a more desirable temperature." The first vodka specifically designed to be [stored in the freezer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haymans-freezer-martini) features packaging with [thermochromic technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-can) that turns the bottle blue at or below zero degrees Celsius. Once the packaging has changed colors, it serves as a clear indicator that the product is the perfect temperature for those who like their [vodka cold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zarova-vodka). To educate consumers about the unique features of the product, the brand is using QR codes on advertising and point-of-sale materials, which link to a video that shows how the packaging undergoes a transition in the freezer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Freezer Vodkas:** Vodka brands should explore producing freezer vodkas due to the growing consumer demand for ice-cold vodka. - **Thermochromic Packaging:** Brands can incorporate thermochromic technology in packaging to indicate the optimum product temperature, creating a unique selling point. - **QR Code Marketing:** QR codes can link consumers to engaging educational materials and increase brand loyalty and conversions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Alcohol Manufacturing:** Alcohol manufacturers can use innovative packaging and temperature indicators to differentiate their products. - **Packaging and Labeling:** Packaging and labeling companies can offer thermochromic packaging solutions to meet the demand for temperature-sensitive products. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing agencies can leverage QR codes to create interactive marketing campaigns that differentiate brands and increase engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Freezer-Friendly Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezer-martini.md) - [Color-Changing Beer Labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coors-bottles.md) - [Aurora-Inspired Vodka Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-goose-bottle.md) - [Frozen Spirit Sweepstakes Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jgermeister-freeze-to-win-campaign.md) - [Temperature-Reactive Liqueur Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-secret-is-ice-cold-campaign.md) - [Star-Shaped Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-shaped-ice-cubes.md) - [Flash Freezing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufrost.md) - [Premium Unfiltered Vodka Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zakuska-vodka.md) - [Thermochromic Ink Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermochromic-ink.md)