Bradford based label manufacturer, The Label Makers, recently worked with West Yorkshire distiller, Forged Spirits, to produce a series of impactful labels for a new product launch. The labels were destined for the new eight bottle small batch gin collection, as well as vodka and rum spirits, scheduled for release in 2022/23. Using The Label Makers for this project not only suited the distiller’s carbon footprint reduction aspirations with the label manufacturer located nearb

Eden Mill has recently re-packaged its Love Gin miniatures range in new 5cl bottles. The distinctive and bespoke glass packaging, created by Croxsons, complements Eden Mill’s existing 70cl and 50cl Love Gin bottles, launched last year. Available in various flavours, the miniatures are currently being used for two types of four pack recyclable gift boxes, the distiller’s virtual tastings and seasonal promotions. Eden Mill is Scotland’s first single site distillery and brewery,

A special edition gin release, featuring a label by Bradford based The Label Makers, has been launched by Leeds based distillery, Folklore Society Gin, to raise funds for mental health charities, Mind and Blurt Foundation. The charity bottle ­– 'Essentially Amazing Thank You Gin’ – has been created in collaboration with Leeds art collective, In Good Company (IGC). The colourful and contemporary design for the label was inspired by the vivid and rich poster artwork of Rebecca

Croxsons has once again been called on by award winning gin distillery, Silent Pool Distillers, to provide the primary packaging for its latest expression – Silent Pool Rare Citrus Gin. The release is the first major launch from the distiller, under the Silent Pool Gin brand, since its stunning iconic teal and copper bottle arrived on the craft gin market in 2014. Silent Pool Rare Citrus Gin, which contains some of the world's rarest citrus fruits, is crafted from unusual fru

The Label Makers has teamed up with Tees Valley based gin distillers, Steel River Drinks, to create an impactful, industrial looking label for a premium hand sanitiser gel product called Stainsby Gel. Made using gin ingredients and at 70% ABV spirit, the Public Health England compliant hand sanitiser was initially given away to charities and care homes amid shortages caused by Covid-19 coronavirus. The product is currently at retail and aimed at discerning consumers wanting a

Since 1992 the team at Weetwood have been making quality beer from their brewery in Cheshire. They believe that greatness takes time, the right ingredients, the right people and above all, the right attitude and in 2019 they went to Kingdom & Sparrow design agency to help launch a distillery brand that would adopt the same dedicated process and mentality. The challenge was to create a brand that stood apart as truly ‘craft’ in a heavily saturated market, capturing their pride

One of the keys to making a brand meaningful and unique is it's packaging design. This can make all the difference in turning a quality innovative product into a very successful one. Eden Mill have been brewing beer and distilling gin and whisky since 2012. The St. Andrews based company has a history in the spirits industry reaching back to 1810 and they pride themselves on their personal touch, in both their whisky and gin. Croxsons, a leading UK glass bottle manufacturer, w

In answering the growing demand from consumers for healthier drink choices, Croxsons has recently worked with Sea Arch, a start up producer of non alcoholic gin. The premium spirit, blended and bottled in England, contains 11 botanicals and is twice distilled in a traditional copper pot with spring water. Croxsons, a Queens Award winner for international trade with a 150 year old heritage, teamed up with the Devon based newcomer to supply a pair of distinctive bottles that ha

The Label Makers has produced a label update for gin producer, Hawthorn’s, to celebrate a recent award success. Hawthorn’s has earned worldwide recognition after being awarded an unprecedented fourth gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Hawthorn’s gin was inspired by the grandfather of Hawthorn’s founder, Will Turnage. His grandfather ‘Skip’ was a WW2 Commander in the Royal Navy who disliked rum so started distilling his own gin made from botanicals he h

6 o’clock gin has launched a new line of premium tipples, now available in cans – ready to drink gin and tonics. The design mirrors the original blue glass bottle. The cans have a premium look that captures the history and craft expertise unique to this brand of gin. Amberley Labels was able to achieve a perfect colour match to the distinctive blue using six colours digitally printed onto the silver pp. The company’s digital presses have an in line spectrophotometer which del