CUSTOM PACKAGING

Custom Wine & Beverage Gift Packaging

Plan gift packaging around the full bottle, from its base and shoulder to the closure. Compare single-bottle and multi-bottle presentations, with handling and label visibility considered from the start.

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EXPLORE PACKAGING

Packaging for this industry

3 packaging options

Let the filled bottle determine the structure

Bottle capacity alone is not enough to specify a box. Two bottles with the same stated volume may have different bases, shoulders, heights and weights. Use the filled, closed bottle for layout decisions and identify whether the pack will be carried upright, displayed flat or placed inside a shipping outer.

For a multi-bottle set, review how the dividers prevent the glass surfaces from meeting and how the customer lifts the pack. Handles, ribbon closures and decorative sleeves should not be treated as evidence of load capacity. Approve the construction and handling method with the complete contents, then review transport requirements separately.

Packaging formats to discuss

Single-bottle gift boxes

Compare opening direction, bottle support and removal access. Make room for the closure without compressing it when the box is closed.

Multi-bottle collections

Review separation, total weight and access to each bottle. Mixed bottle shapes may require different internal positions.

Bottle paper bags

Assess the base, handle attachment and the intended filled weight. Define whether the bag carries a bottle directly or a packed gift box.

Provide the filled bottle and the intended journey

Send the bottle drawing, filled weight, quantity per pack and closure details. Include display orientation, carrying needs, destination and any required shipment review. Share the approved bottle and outer-pack artwork separately.

  • Compare the real bottle against the drawing before approving clearance.
  • Trial the proposed carrying method with the complete packed load.
  • Keep required product information and shipping markings in their approved locations.

Questions about wine & beverages packaging

Can one box fit every bottle of the same volume?

No common fit should be assumed. Check base shape, shoulder, overall height and closure dimensions for each bottle design.

Is a wine gift box suitable for courier delivery?

Gift presentation alone does not establish this. The product, dividers, protective components and outer shipper need a distribution-specific review.

Can a decorative handle support the filled pack?

Only use a carrying feature after its construction and intended load have been checked. Decorative appearance does not establish its strength.

Does a gift box replace alcohol labelling approval?

No. Have the brand review the bottle and any outer retail-pack information under the rules for its product type and destination market.

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