How Spirit Brands Are Raising the Bar With Sustainable Bottles

Sustainable bottles are increasingly being embraced across the spirits sector, as brands adopt greener practices in packaging, operations, and waste reduction. Industry trends show a clear shift: more distilleries are approaching ethics and sustainability with renewed focus, placing greater value on transparency and accountability. 

As today’s younger consumers support environmentally responsible brands, distilleries are evolving by embedding sustainability into their ethos to meet evolving expectations and ensure both economical and environmental sustainability. 

Verallia’s exquisite ECOVA range offers spirit brands a versatile and sustainable solution for premium glass packaging. Designed to make sustainable packaging more accessible and valuable, each bottle in the range weighs just 500g, is primarily composed of recycled cullet, and features an optimised shape that reduces the need for excess filler packaging. ECOVA combines elegance with environmental responsibility, helping brands elevate their image while lowering their impact. 

Ellers Farm: Sustainable Glass and Sophistication

Nestled in the heart of North Yorkshire, Ellers Farm Distillery is dedicated to crafting exceptional spirits that reflect the richness of their surroundings. Inspired by the region’s lush landscapes and fertile soil, they only source the finest ingredients to produce a distinctive range of spirits and liqueurs that cater to every palate. 

Driven by a clear and compelling ethos ‘balancing people, planet, and profit’, Ellers Farm seamlessly blends sustainability with craftsmanship. 

Ellers Farm partnered with Verallia to produce sustainable packaging for their Y-Gin. The gin is elegantly presented in our ‘Terra’ bottle from our ECOVA range, the perfect off-the-shelf solution for brands looking to implement sustainability. 

‘Terra’ provides a sleek, modern silhouette with a cylindrical body, the perfect blank surface for brand expression. Elevated with a coating sprayed with organic inks, the bottle proudly displays a vibrant label with an modern feel. This sustainable glass bottle offers a contemporary form with its squared-off shoulders. Its shorter neck is precisely engineered for a smooth, refined pour, making it a perfect choice for premium spirits with purpose.

Ellers Farm is deeply connected to their Yorkshire roots. Their responsibility to protect the region shines through their products. From their use of local ingredients to their choice of sustainable packaging. Partnering with Verallia UK, a local Yorkshire manufacturer that has proudly operated in the region for over 150 years to create elegant, sustainable glass packaging brings their ethos to life. It conveys sustainability as a natural extension of their identity and ensures their business leaves a positive legacy by prioritising the environment and supporting the local community. 

Rewriting the Rulebook with DropWorks Distillery

DropWorks Distillery is an award-winning, British rum producer, who look to redefine the future of premium spirits. With a mission to “re-write the rum rulebook,” they are trailblazers in the spirit sector blending innovation with craftsmanship to create exquisite, luxury rums. 

Taking advantage of the United Kingdom’s growing reputation for sustainable practices, DropWorks celebrates the rich tropical heritage of rum while creating each drop with great pride here in the United Kingdom. Their approach honours tradition while embracing a new standard of quality and innovation. 

To align with their ethos of harnessing the best of British innovation, DropWorks were seeking a refreshed identity that fused modernity with quality. They approached our team to reimagine their glass bottles, with sustainability at the forefront. 

‘Patet’ from our ECOVA range has become the signature bottle for DropWorks distillery. Renowned for its tall, slender shape and lighter weight, the Patet seamlessly fits with the distillery’s goal of producing tropical flavours while being committed to sustainability. Their packaging is a testament to British production, while keeping authenticity intact. This is a perfect example of how innovation and responsibility can co-exist, raising the bar for British distilling. 

Elevating Elegance for Esker Spirits

Another trailblazing distillery, Esker Spirits has made history by being the first craft distillery in the region of Aberdeenshire. Founders Steve and Lynne Duthie set out to create complimentary flavours, designed to elevate mixers rather than overpower them. Their distinctive spirits bottle the real taste of nature, using silver birch sap for a unique silky texture. 

Inspired by nature, Esker Spirits share a passion for sustainability, choosing to embody this in their sustainable glass packaging. Esker Spirits are beautifully showcased in our ‘Caeli’ bottle, from our ECOVA range. Elevated with a vibrant, contemporary label, the brand fuses craftsmanship with innovation.  

Choosing our sustainable ECOVA range allows them to establish their brand and as a distillery valuing their roots, yet working to carry out their modern responsibility. It poises them as forward-thinking champions of sustainable production. This sustainable glass packaging becomes a commitment that aligns with the evolving values of today’s spirits market, where transparency, craftsmanship and sustainability are becoming increasingly sought-after.  

One Range, Many Stories

The ECOVA range provides opulence in a range of shapes, finishes and silhouettes to suit every spirit. More than just beautiful design, it represents a commitment to sustainability, enabling brands to deliver a premium experience without compromise. It allows brands to raise the bar on sustainability while protecting their local environment and becoming responsible distillers. The ECOVA range empowers brands to convey transparency, to customers, building trust and positioning themselves as pioneers in a more conscious spirits industry. 

Whether it’s the bold character of DropWorks, the rooted responsibility of Ellers Farm, or the elegant craft of Esker Sprits, each of these brands proves that sustainable packaging is the future.  

Contact our team to elevate your brand’s sustainability today.