HarbingersCharcoal Spirits Packaging + Advertising
Behold, one hell of a night.
Overview
In a industry that sees countless new drinks every year, Harbingers breaks convention with a spirit collection inspired by the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Each bottle embodies Death, Famine, Pestilence, or War through charcoal-infused blends, striking dark visuals, and bold storytelling — offering an unforgettable sip for collectors, rebels, and anyone toasting a special occassion (or the end of the world).
Scope
+ Strategy
+ Branding
+ Naming
+ Research
+ Copywriting
+ Web Design
Identity
Albrecht Durers woodcut drawing of the Four Horsemen has become an influential cultural reference for what the riders look like and mean. These illustrations use that style as a reference to build a brand that feels old and decedant.
Strategy
Each bottle in the collection comes with a talisman card, all 4 make a QR code that will take you to a special webpage to order the ‘Apocalypse’ decanter set, thus fulfilling the prophecy.
Advertising Launch Campaign: “The End is Nigh”
Using language that leans into the prophecy and age of the story that inspires the collection, this campaign lets the brands self-aware humor shine through in forebearing copy and stylized images of fable and ruin.
Behind the Scenes
Define
What does the alcohol market look like now? Where is there space?
Immerse
Straight from the horses...well you get it.
Immerse
Looking at archival typography.
Explore
Pushing beyond just a label.
Explore
Some things don’t make it.
Refine
all about the nuance.
Improvise
My wax-dipping setup at home. Serve
Hell of a shot, just needs the smoke.Define
What does the alcohol market look like now? Where is there space?
Immerse
Straight from the horses...well you get it.
Immerse
Looking at archival typography.
Explore
Pushing beyond just a label.
Explore
Some things don’t make it.
Refine
all about the nuance.
Improvise
My wax-dipping setup at home. Serve
Hell of a shot, just needs the smoke.
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