Custom Vodka Labels

At the heart of our custom vodka label printing services, we specialize in a range of advanced techniques designed to elevate both the visual appeal and durability of your labels. Understanding that each distillery’s needs are unique, we use methods that not only capture attention but also withstand the test of time.

• • Die-Cut Labels—Die-cutting allows for precision shapes and contours, ensuring your labels perfectly fit your vodka bottles, regardless of their size or shape. This customization contributes significantly to shelf appeal by creating distinct profiles for your products.
  • Lamination & Varnish—Lamination provides an extra layer of protection against moisture and wear, preserving the vibrancy and clarity of your label designs. Similarly, varnish adds a protective finish while offering options between gloss, matte, or satin appearances — enhancing visual depth and texture.
  • Hot Foil Stamping—For brands seeking an aura of luxury and sophistication, hot foil stamping introduces metallic accents into label designs. These elements catch light beautifully on shelves—commanding attention with elegance.
  • Embossing & Debossing—Through embossing or debossing techniques, textures come alive on labels giving them a tactile dimensionality. Such details invite touch engagement from consumers—a subtle yet powerful way to strengthen brand recall.
  • Screen Printed Labels—Screen printing offers unparalleled opacity in color application making vibrant hues pop even more strikingly against any bottle backdrop—ideal for bold branding statements that draw eyes instantly.
  • UV Spot Labels—UV spot labeling technique emphasizes specific areas with high-gloss highlights bringing dynamic contrast within designs without compromising overall integrity under various lighting conditions—an excellent choice for spotlight branding elements like logos or taglines.

We’ve been working with distilleries and vodka makers since our inception. Our team stays up-to-date on the latest industry trends by maintaining memberships in organizations like the American Craft Spirits Association and the American Distillers Institute.

Distilled spirits are regulated by the TTB, and a vodka label generally has to carry the brand name, the class and type designation, the alcohol content, the net contents, the name and address of the bottler or importer, and the Government Warning statement.

Most spirits sold across state lines also need a Certificate of Label Approval, known as a COLA, before the label goes to market. We print to the artwork you have approved and we’ll make sure required text stays legible at final size, but we are not able to file your COLA or sign off on whether your artwork meets the current rules. Check the current requirements with the TTB or your compliance advisor before you print.

We offer shipping through several vendors like UPS, Fedex, and USPS. Ground, Next-Day, 2-Day, 3-Day, and custom freight options. 

Our preferred file formats are Adobe Illustrator or High-Resolution PDF.  You can view our complete artwork file standards checklist here.

Before printing your custom vodka labels, we will provide a digital proof via email for your approval. This allows you to review your labels and give proof approval, confirming details like positioning, color accuracy, text legibility, and more, prior to full production. We are committed to ensuring your complete satisfaction through this streamlined proofing process.

While Blue Label Packaging does not directly offer label design services, we do have resources to help with your custom label design needs. We maintain a directory of Blue Label Approved designers who specialize in label design and understand the unique requirements and technical details involved. We also showcase a gallery of label designs for inspiration.

Our printers are capable of matching up to 97% of the full color spectrum, allowing us to achieve precise color reproduction for your vodka labels. We use advanced CMYK printing to produce an extensive gamut of colors. For designs requiring an expanded range, we also print using WOVG ink sets which add white, orange, violet and green.

Our top-of-the-line color management program and processes ensure we hit the correct hues, tints and shades. We color calibrate and profile all of our presses so your unique color palettes and gradations print true to your vision.