# Tequila Flasks Kaleidoscope's Canteen By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-08-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upscale-urban-branding-kaleidoscopes-canteen-tequila-more-tequila-trends References: [thedieline](http://www.thedieline.com/) & [thinkkaleidoscope](http://www.thinkkaleidoscope.com/strategy/casestudies.aspx) Spirit manufacturers always seem to be on the cutting edge of packaging design and the proof is in the bottle with this [sleek tequila 'flask'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tequila-collection) that marketing company [Kaleidoscope](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-view) developed for their own brand concept called “Canteen.” The company feels that the tequila market is “relatively un-tapped in terms of brand differentiation.” The Canteen line includes three flavours of tequila in modern silver, gold and copper trimmed minimalist packages, looking more like fragrance bottles than liquor. Kaleidoscope wanted to “develop a marketing strategy for a wholly new tequila experience that would truly wow the [urban luxury sect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-nobu-rare) and nightclub-culture denizens,” and directly challenge the recent heightened popularity of vodka. Here are a few more other innovative tequila trends: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist Packaging:** Opportunity for spirit manufacturers to create sleek, modern packaging that stands out from traditional alcohol bottles. - **Urban Luxury:** Opportunity to target the urban luxury sector with unique tequila experiences and branding. - **Challenging Vodka Popularity:** Opportunity for tequila brands to position themselves as a trendy alternative to vodka in the nightclub-culture scene. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Spirit Manufacturing:** Opportunity for spirit manufacturers to explore innovative packaging designs and branding strategies. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Opportunity for marketing companies to develop strategies for creating unique experiences and targeting specific consumer segments. - **Nightlife and Entertainment:** Opportunity for businesses in the nightlife and entertainment industry to offer unique tequila experiences and capitalize on the trend. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exceptional Tequila Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-and-packaging-redesign.md) - [Sophisticated Tequila Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-mayor-tequila.md) - [Ready-to-Pour Tinned Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/departed-spirits.md) - [Party-Goer Tequila Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olmeca-tequila.md) - [Artisinal Tequila Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisinal-tequila-bottles.md) - [Cardboard Tequila Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buen-vato.md) - [Tequila Cocktail Cartons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytodrink-tequila-cocktail.md) - [Hot Sauce Flasks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiesta-flask.md) - [Revamped Canned Cocktail Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canteen-spirits-1.md)