2025 Clear Choice Award Winners
The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) is pleased to announce the 2025 Clear Choice Awards (CCA) Winners!
The winning glass containers in the categories below were selected by an independent panel from the food, beverage and hospitality industry.
Beer, Cider, and Malt Beverages
Brand: Little King's Cream Ale
Glass Manufacturer: Ardagh Glass Packaging
Keeping nostalgia alive, the winning Little Kings bottle pays homage to its 1958 seven-ounce green glass bottle originally created as a beer chaser for bourbon shots. Reviving the original recipe, the Ohio-based brand's iconic 7 oz. green glass bottle was primed for a comeback.
Food
Brand: Ball® 140th Anniversary Jar
Glass Manufacturer: Ardagh Glass Packaging
The collector’s edition Anniversary Jar celebrates the 140-year history of Ball® home canning as a beloved staple in kitchens across the country. Embossed with an ornate design to honor patterns from the 1880s, the jars reminisce patterns and designs that have graced homes of jar lovers and devoted canners for generations. The Anniversary Jar commemorates a legacy of preservation and creativity Ball® has been known for since 1884.
Spirits, Whiskey
Brand: John Chester Ross & Sons Whiskey
Glass Manufacturer: ByQuest
Inspired by the 1800s vintage designs, The Mallet bottle housing John Chester Whiskey blends modern craftsmanship with nods to historical whiskey-making traditions. The vintage silhouette revives the timelessness and sophistication of a Spirit made for today’s discerning whiskey lovers.
Spirits, Non-Whiskey
TIE
Brand: Mezcal Creyente Azul
Glass Manufacturer: Saverglass
Inspired by the mythical creature, the chimera in Mezcal Creyente Azul symbolizes a blend of diverse elements. The copper cap is a nod to the heritage and mystique of Oaxaca. The bottle captures an essence of mystery and beauty found in Mexican craftsmanship. Ribbing encircles the bottle to illustrate orange wheels that would best bring out the tequila’s citrus undertones.
Brand: Tequila Ocho
Glass Manufacturer: Saverglass
Tequila Ocho is bottled in clear, embossed glass for a rustic look reflecting the artisanship of a carefully crafted tequila preserved by founder and third-generation distiller, Carlos Camaren. The pattern etched into the bottle mirrors a panoramic view of Ocho's single estate agave fields, exemplifying a commitment to offering an authentic and unique tequila through slow farming and production.
Spirits Based RTP (Ready To Pour)
Brand: Losophe The New Margarita
Glass Manufacturer: ByQuest
The sleek and modern design of Losophe premium organic margarita from actor and director Aisha Tyler with partner James Kim, elevates the RTD category. The high-shouldered profile and elegance of The Torpedo bottle features veins of gold inspired by Japanese art and magnified through the crystal-clear walls of the bottle.
Wine
Brand: Zilly
Glass Manufacturer: Ardagh Glass Packaging
A bottle designed to "Make the Moment", as Zilly was coined to capture the zest and silly that life has to offer. Bright colors and Stelvin brand screw caps deliver on the brand's joyous, inviting vibe to hold its sparkling wine and celebrate special moments.
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Brand: Volleman’s Family Farm 32 oz. Refillable Milk
Glass Manufacturer: Ardagh Glass Packaging
Essential for dairy return and refill programs, these glass bottles are a canvas for Volleman's Family Farm milk and the "Texas Bluebonnet" label, emblematic of Volleman’s commitment to its local community. The bottle design vibrantly showcases winning artwork by a 9-year-old patient’s entry in the 2023 Children’s Health Art Competition, resulting in a portion of proceeds from every bottle sold with the illustration supporting patients and their families.
Sustainability & Innovation
Brand: Chameleon Cold-Brew
Glass Manufacturer: Ardagh Glass Packaging
Chameleon’s legacy bottle shape embodies tradition and trustworthiness, lending to the lasting presence and premium cold-brew quality. Short, rounded shoulders with bold labels, Chameleon Cold-Brew commands attention on shelves while ensuring comfort and drinkability.
Global Member Container
Brand: Jean Baptiste Silver Rum
Glass Manufacturer: ByQuest
Evoking the elegance and refinement of French-Caribbean heritage, the Obelisque Jean Baptiste bottle is an invitation to enjoy the rebirth of artisanal techniques in Cajun rum distilling. Bridging history and modernity with clean lines and opulent details, this bottle honors Jean Baptiste LeMoyne, the "Father of Louisiana”.