Issue #210 Can Water Design Be a Work of Art?

Issue #210 Can Water Design Be a Work of Art?

When we first dreamed up Salacious Drinks, it wasn’t just about bringing the world’s finest natural waters to your doorstep — it was about the artistry behind every bottle.

We believed (and still do) that water isn’t just water. It’s a sensory experience: the source, the taste, the mineral story — and yes, the visual design that introduces you to it before you even take your first sip.

Packaging matters. It’s part of the conversation.

It’s part of why Salacious Drinks was born — we wanted to share with the world the brands that don’t just put water in a bottle… they create a masterpiece you want to admire, gift, and treasure.

And there is no better celebration of that vision than the Fine Waters Taste and Design Awards.

This year, at the 2025 Summit in Atlanta, we saw some of the finest examples of design innovation from around the globe — across glass, PET, aluminum, tetra, and bag-in-box categories.

Each one pushing the boundaries of what bottled water can look and feel like in your hands.

Here’s a look at this year’s breathtaking winners:

GLASS Category

  • Gold: Neblina H2O (Colombia)
    Sleek, modern, and almost ethereal — Neblina’s glass bottle feels like you’re holding the misty heart of Colombia itself.
  • Silver: Fromin (Czech Republic)
    The art of minimalism — Fromin’s crystal-clear design lets the purity of their source shine through with quiet elegance.
  • Silver: La Sasse (France)
    France gives us yet another romantic creation: La Sasse’s sculpted bottle feels like a love letter to the Alps.
  • Bronze: Vellamo (Finland)
    Inspired by Nordic waters and myths, Vellamo’s bottle curves like the undisturbed surface of a Finnish lake.
  • Bronze: Jaure (Sweden)
    Fresh, bold, and perfectly Swedish — Jaure brings a cool Scandinavian twist to water design.

PET Category

  • Gold: Fromin (Czech Republic)
    Dominating again — Fromin’s PET design proves sustainability doesn’t have to mean sacrificing style.
  • Silver: Boonmai (Bainianmai) (China)
    Playful yet clean, Boonmai’s PET design captures the spirit of refreshment.
  • Bronze: 5100 Tibet (China)
    Rugged beauty — this PET design carries the story of Tibetan high-altitude water with strength and grace.

ALUMINUM Category

  • Gold: Perlage (Poland)
    Polish perfection — Perlage’s aluminum bottle is sleek, luxurious, and effortlessly sophisticated.
    (P.S. You can shop Perlage at www.salaciousdrinks.com — and trust us, it tastes as good as it looks.)
  • Silver: Altitude (Canada)
    Channeling the crispness of mountain air, Altitude’s design is both refreshing and rugged.
  • Bronze: Crag (UK)
    Bold, unapologetic British energy packed into a beautiful aluminum experience.

TETRA Category

  • Gold: Norway Fyresdal (Norway)
    A Tetra-Pak triumph — Norway Fyresdal keeps it clean, natural, and beautifully understated.
  • Silver: Flow (Canada)
    We’ve all seen Flow’s iconic, eco-chic Tetra designs — and they continue to impress year after year.
  • Bronze: Theoni (Greece)
    Bringing a splash of Mediterranean spirit to sustainable packaging.

BAG-IN-BOX Category

  • Gold: Thunderbird (Canada)
    An adventure in a box — Thunderbird’s design feels like a call to the wild, beautifully packaged.
  • Silver: Mountain Falls (South Africa)
    Clean lines, bright promise — Mountain Falls delivers both in taste and in visual impact.
  • Bronze: Castle Rock (USA)
    An American classic, reimagined for the eco-conscious future.

 

 

Design isn’t just decoration — it’s storytelling.

Every bottle, every box, every carefully placed font and curve whispers a tale about the journey the water took to reach you.

At Salacious Drinks, we will always honor that.

We’re here to help you taste the world — but just as importantly, to see its beauty, captured in every thoughtful design.

Congratulations again to all the 2025 Fine Waters Taste and Design Award Winners!

We can’t wait to help share more of these beautiful waters with you, one bottle (or box) at a time.

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