ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ByQuest is proud to announce that three of its distinctive bottle designs have been honored with 2025 Clear Choice Awards by the Glass Packaging Institute (GPI), showcasing the company’s commitment to creating impactful visual identities that elevate premium spirits brands.
Award-Winning Designs
John Chester Ross & Sons Whiskey – The Mallet (Spirits, Whiskey Category) The Mallet captures the essence of 19th-century distilling culture through contemporary design excellence. Drawing character from traditional apothecary vessels and early American spirits containers, this distinctive bottle commands respect on any shelf while embodying the authentic craftsmanship that defines exceptional whiskey.
Losophe The New Margarita – The Torpedo (Spirits Based RTP Category) Created for the premium organic margarita brand founded by actor-director Aisha Tyler and partner James Kim, The Torpedo features a distinctive cylindrical form inspired by mid-1800s pharmaceutical bottles. Golden artistic elements reminiscent of Japanese metalwork are showcased through pristine glass clarity, redefining luxury in the ready-to-drink market.
Jean Baptiste Silver Rum – Obelisque (Global Member Container Category, in partnership with Heinz-Glas) This remarkable vessel captures French-Caribbean rum-making traditions with a dramatic architectural silhouette and substantial foundation. The design celebrates traditional Cajun distilling methods while embracing contemporary luxury aesthetics to honor Louisiana’s founding father, Jean Baptiste LeMoyne.
Recognition of Excellence
“We are thrilled to see our Brand Package Realization® process recognized through these prestigious Clear Choice Awards,” said Ingrid Cornehl, CEO of ByQuest. “We extend heartfelt congratulations to John Chester Ross & Sons, Losophe, and Jean Baptiste Silver Rum brands for these well-deserved honors. These awards celebrate not only our design excellence but also the vision and trust of our partners who collaborate with us to bring their products to life.”
The Clear Choice Awards, established in 1989, recognize exceptional glass packaging designs that tell compelling brand stories and command shelf attention. Winners are selected by industry judges based on storytelling strength, package design, shelf impact, and innovation.
These wins further establish ByQuest as a leader in premium glass packaging, exemplifying the company’s Brand Package Realization® process that combines innovation in glass bottle design, market insight and craftsmanship to create packaging that clearly stands apart.
