Skaalvenn Distillery

Pillage Responsibly

Most craft spirit brands try to feel fancy, high-end and exclusive. But Skaalvenn wanted to be something different: a more social spirit. High-quality, of course, but also easy to enjoy and easy to share amongst friends. Because when youre with friends, you can be your true self.

Mixing Minnesotas Viking heritage with a dash of irreverent charm, we created a brand identity and packaging system that encourages people to pull up a chair and let their shaggy hair down. Each Skaalvenn bottle features a Viking character representing the spirit of each spirit, and is as bold and individual as the people who share it. We rolled out the new brand online, on the shelves and behind the bar. Now every pour has its own personality. And every get-together is infused with the spirit of friendship. 

Most craft spirit brands try to feel fancy, high-end and exclusive. But Skaalvenn wanted to be something different: a more social spirit. High-quality, of course, but also easy to enjoy and easy to share amongst friends. Because when youre with friends, you can be your true self.

Mixing Minnesotas Viking heritage with a dash of irreverent charm, we created a brand identity and packaging system that encourages people to pull up a chair and let their shaggy hair down. Each Skaalvenn bottle features a Viking character representing the spirit of each spirit, and is as bold and individual as the people who share it. We rolled out the new brand online, on the shelves and behind the bar. Now every pour has its own personality. And every get-together is infused with the spirit of friendship. 

SERVICES

SERVICES

Strategy

Strategy

Branding

Branding

Packaging

Packaging

Animation

Animation

Dom Pérignon vineyards from the sky
Dom Pérignon vineyards from the sky
Dom Pérignon vineyards from the sky
Dom Pérignon vineyards from the sky
Dom Pérignon vineyards from the sky
Dom Pérignon vineyards from the sky
Vine leaf
Vine leaf
Vine leaf

The branding solidified our differentiation – a truth that we could authentically speak – giving us an immediate edge in the market at launch.

The branding solidified our differentiation – a truth that we could authentically speak – giving us an immediate edge in the market at launch.

Tyson Schnitker

Owner, Skaalvenn

3M

Bringing the energy

3M

Bringing the energy

3M

Bringing the energy

Mequiar's

Whoa

Mequiar's

Whoa

Mequiar's

Whoa

3M

Restoring wonder to science

3M

Restoring wonder to science

3M

Restoring wonder to science

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