Beyond bottles: Striking designs for alcohol packaging can be works of art

Alcohol brands are increasingly releasing products that are collectible art in their own right. PHOTOS: HENNESSY, ROYAL SALUTE, BOWMORE
New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

SINGAPORE – The relationship between art, design and alcohol stretches back millennia.

The ancient Greeks are famous for their handcrafted wine jugs that are intricately painted with geometric motifs or scenes featuring mythological figures such as the hero Achilles.

Already a subscriber? 

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

Unlock these benefits

  • All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com

  • Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

  • E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.