Whisky Forum - Best/most stylish bottles and label designs?

SkyeIslay · Single Malt Member Joined: 29 Sep 2010 Posts: 41

A bit of a frivolous topic, this, but why not? I'd be interested to see other forumites' views on which single malts have the best bottle and label designs. As I said in the 'overlooked malts' thread, I think Benromach has one of the coolest and most stylish-looking labels I've seen. Other than that, I like the Macallan for its height and elegance, and of course Glenfiddich can't be overlooked as one of the most recognisable brands in the world.

At the other end, even though I love Glenfarclas I have to admit their labels are due for a wee makeover...

What are your choices?

JAB · Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 4:14 pm Post subject:

Would have to say the nicest bottle design i have ever saw has to be the New Bowmore 40yo

SkyeIslay · Single Malt Member Joined: 29 Sep 2010 Posts: 41

That's a seriously classy-looking bottle, to be sure!

Which ones would you pick from distilleries' core ranges?

JAB · Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:21 pm Post subject:

All the Bowmore core range bottles look the same!

But i like these bottles of Bowmore i have!

Tom W · Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 8:07 pm Post subject:

has to be the Dalmore Trinitas! In terms of 'normal' whiskies you just cant beat holding a bottle of glenfiddich

The whisky in those ones above JAB is amazingly clear

JAB · Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 8:20 pm Post subject:

Yea its a young whisky with no added colouring!

Andy M · Master Of Malts Joined: 09 Jul 2007 Posts: 1203

I have had a few decanter style bottles which i liked, one that sticks in my mind was the Clan Denny Islay from Douglas Laing. It was an excellent blend of 7 Islay malts including Ardbeg, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, and Caol Ila and non-chillfiltered.

sorry the picture doesnt do the bottle justice its all i could find.

SkyeIslay · Single Malt Member Joined: 29 Sep 2010 Posts: 41

5-12-1908 · Master Of Malts Joined: 22 Dec 2010 Posts: 307

Those bottles look very stylish.

I used to like the Glenffidich Caoran reserve bottle that was black, with a silver label.....but its nothing compared to those two.

I did once see a bottle of single malt that came with extras in a shooting case.
I saw the price, and and thought Id have to start smaller to obtain one...........as in smaller barrels to obtain the cash!

Big Mac · Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2011 2:27 am Post subject:

One whisky bottle that sticks in my head is the old diamond cut style Oban 12 year old bottle, i liked the whisky also.

JAB · Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2011 6:58 am Post subject:

5-12-1908 · Master Of Malts Joined: 22 Dec 2010 Posts: 307

Thats the one!

A little bit out of my league but very stylish.

Lennox · Master Of Malts Joined: 10 Jun 2010 Posts: 453

Not a super premium whisky but i think the Smokehead bottle and packaging is very smart looking.

Archer · Master Of Malts Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 1504

The Highland Park 50 year old bottle in its sterling silver cage is very different, i would love the money to try the whisky in the bottle

JAB · Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2011 10:12 pm Post subject:

Yes another nice one