| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Premium Whiskey Gift Box |
| Box Style | Two-piece — magnetic flip-cover outer shell + rigid inner box with EVA bottle cavity |
| Box Dimensions | 125 × 102 × 266 mm |
| Net Weight | 407.5 g per unit |
| Outer Shell Paper | 140 gsm black litchi-grain specialty paper |
| Inner Box Paper | 140 gsm black litchi-grain specialty paper |
| Board Core (Both Pieces) | 1,400 gsm greyboard |
| Magnets | 2 pairs of recessed magnets (top and bottom of opening edge) |
| Closure | Direct magnetic flip-cover (no hinge) |
| Insert | Precision-cut black EVA bottle cavity (non-flocked standard) |
| Assembly | Inner box glued to outer shell base |
| Bottle | Not supplied — EVA cavity customised to client bottle |
| 1 spot colour black (base) | |
| Decoration Build | 5 processes: spot black + screen UV + gold hot stamping + silk-screen white + 3D emboss |
| Hot Stamping | Gold foil on stag-head emblem and primary brand mark |
| Silk-Screen White | Block-letter brand text and “SINGLE MALT WHISKY” lettering |
Topvisio is a whiskey gift box manufacturer based in Dongguan, Guangdong, China. These whiskey gift boxes can be supplied with FSC certification, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 documentation, and for brands shipping into the EU, material composition and packaging-weight data required under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The outer shell of this whiskey gift box is a magnetic flip-cover case wrapped in 140 gsm black litchi-grain specialty paper, while a separate rigid inner box holds the bottle inside a precision-cut EVA cavity. The outer shell of this whiskey gift box opens through a direct magnetic flip-cover design with no hinge, using two pairs of recessed magnets positioned at the top and bottom of the opening edge to distribute closure force evenly across the 266 mm box height. The front and side panels of this whiskey gift box feature a multi-process decoration build. Gold hot stamping highlights the stag-head emblem and primary brand mark on this whiskey gift box, silk-screen white printing creates the secondary block lettering and "SINGLE MALT WHISKY" text, screen UV adds a gloss stag-silhouette pattern against the matte black surface, and 3D embossed relief enhances the side wordmark, brand signature, and front logo box. All five production processes on this whiskey gift box are registered to a single artwork file for consistent alignment and finish quality. Both the outer shell and inner box of this whiskey gift box are constructed from 1,400 gsm greyboard wrapped in matching 140 gsm black litchi-grain specialty paper. The inner box is permanently bonded to the outer shell base during final assembly. The EVA insert inside this whiskey gift box is precision-cut to fit a square-shouldered whisky bottle profile, and the cavity can be customised to match specific bottle dimensions and proprietary bottle moulds. The minimum order quantity for this whiskey gift box is 1,000 units. Sample lead time is 5–10 business days after artwork confirmation, while production typically requires 25–35 business days after sample approval. The bottle itself is not supplied.
Drawer and book-style boxes have a monthly production capacity of up to 800,000 units.
The structure of this whiskey gift box uses 1,400 gsm greyboard as the rigid core for both the outer shell and the inner box, wrapped in 140 gsm black litchi-grain specialty paper throughout. Two pairs of recessed magnets are positioned at the top and bottom of the outer shell opening edge to provide balanced closure force across the full 266 mm box height. The outer shell opens via a direct magnetic flip-cover mechanism with no hinge. Inside, a precision-cut black EVA insert holds the bottle securely, while the inner box is permanently bonded to the base of the outer shell during final assembly.
The exterior incorporates five separate finishing processes registered to a single artwork file. A spot-black print forms the base layer, screen UV varnish is applied to the left, right, and front faces to create a gloss stag-silhouette pattern, gold hot stamping highlights the stag-head emblem and primary brand mark, silk-screen white printing forms the block-letter branding and "SINGLE MALT WHISKY" wording, and 3D embossed relief is applied to the side wordmark, brand signature, and front logo box.
For buyers evaluating material specifications, production requirements, and export suitability, the complete technical details are summarised below.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Box Style | Two-piece — magnetic flip-cover outer shell + rigid inner box with EVA bottle cavity |
| Box Dimensions | 125 × 102 × 266 mm |
| Net Weight | 407.5 g per unit |
| Outer Shell Paper | 140 gsm black litchi-grain specialty paper |
| Inner Box Paper | 140 gsm black litchi-grain specialty paper |
| Board Core (Both Pieces) | 1,400 gsm greyboard |
| Magnets | 2 pairs of recessed magnets (top and bottom of opening edge) |
| Closure | Direct magnetic flip-cover (no hinge) |
| Insert | Precision-cut black EVA bottle cavity (non-flocked standard) |
| Assembly | Inner box glued to outer shell base |
| Bottle | Not supplied — EVA cavity customised to client bottle |
| 1 spot colour black (base) | |
| Decoration Build | 5 processes: spot black + screen UV + gold hot stamping + silk-screen white + 3D emboss |
| Hot Stamping | Gold foil on stag-head emblem and primary brand mark |
| Silk-Screen White | Block-letter brand text and "SINGLE MALT WHISKY" lettering |
| Screen UV Position | Left, right, and front faces (gloss stag silhouette pattern) |
| Embossed Relief Position | Side wordmark, brand signature, front logo box |
| MOQ | 1,000 units |
| Sample Lead Time | 5–10 business days after artwork confirmation |
| Production Lead Time | 25–35 business days after sample approval |
| Master Carton | Available — matched corrugated outer carton for export |
| FSC Certified | Yes — available on request |
| Export Markets | Whisky and spirits brands worldwide |
The decoration system combines spot-colour printing, screen UV, gold hot stamping, silk-screen white printing, and 3D embossing, all held in registration. Lighter or lower-cost substrates reduce registration stability, so the specified materials are treated as the minimum acceptable standard rather than an upgrade.
The outer shell and inner box both use 1,400 gsm single-sided greyboard. Maintaining the same board specification across both components ensures closure tolerances remain consistent throughout the product's service life.
The inner box experiences repeated bottle insertion and removal cycles. The 1,400 gsm structure helps maintain dimensional stability and prevents deformation of the EVA cavity geometry under handling stress.
Both the outer shell and the inner box exterior are wrapped in 140 gsm black litchi-grain specialty paper, also referred to internationally as pebble-grain or fine-pebble texture paper.
The grain pattern is embossed during paper manufacture and remains visible after lamination, foil stamping, and embossing operations. Litchi-grain specialty paper is widely used across premium whisky, Scotch, cognac, and rum packaging because it provides a recognisable luxury finish without requiring additional surface treatments.
The decoration program runs through five sequential production passes, all registered to a single artwork file.
First pass: spot-colour black offset printing creates the base colour across all visible surfaces. Spot black provides a denser and more consistent appearance than CMYK black, particularly on textured substrates.
Second pass: screen UV varnish is applied to the left, right, and front panels, creating a gloss stag-silhouette pattern that appears only under angled light. This produces a subtle "ghost" effect while maintaining the same base colour.
Third pass: gold hot stamping is applied to the stag-head emblem, primary brand mark, and "FIRST EDITION" script. Registration tolerance is maintained within approximately 0.2 mm. The stag-head emblem uses pure foil without any CMYK underprint, allowing clean metallic reflection.
Fourth pass: silk-screen white printing forms the block-letter brand text and "SINGLE MALT WHISKY" wording. Screen printing delivers greater opacity and sharper contrast on dark substrates than conventional digital printing.
Fifth pass: 3D embossing is applied to the side wordmark, brand signature, and front logo box. Relief depth is typically maintained between 0.4 mm and 0.6 mm depending on artwork complexity.
All five finishing processes are held within approximately 0.2 mm registration tolerance. Misalignment between any two layers becomes immediately visible during quality-control inspection.
The inner box contains a precision-cut black EVA insert engineered around a square-shouldered whisky bottle profile.
EVA absorbs vibration during transportation and prevents bottle movement during handling and ocean freight distribution. The standard configuration uses non-flocked EVA with a matte black finish.
For premium editions, the insert can be upgraded to velvet-flocked EVA to improve presentation quality and tactile feel during bottle removal.
Two pairs of recessed magnets are installed at the top and bottom of the opening edge. Because the box height reaches 266 mm, a single central magnet pair would allow the upper or lower corners to flex during transit.
The dual-pair arrangement distributes closure force evenly across the entire opening edge and helps maintain panel alignment during shipping and handling.
The closure operates through a direct magnetic flip-cover design with no hinge mechanism, eliminating moving components that could wear over time.
Adobe Illustrator and CAD, with the first physical sample delivered within 5–10 business days after artwork confirmation.
The standard EVA cavity is designed for a square-shouldered whisky bottle. The cavity can be re-engineered for round whisky bottles, decanter-style bottles, proprietary single-barrel moulds, and magnum 1.0 L formats.
Send bottle photographs with dimensions, CAD drawings, or a physical sample bottle and the EVA insert will be engineered around the exact bottle geometry.
Black litchi-grain specialty paper is the standard finish for this whiskey gift box. Alternative colourways include brown, navy, deep green, and burgundy litchi-grain finishes.
For brands seeking a different tactile profile, matte coated art paper, leather-grain specialty paper, and soft-touch laminated surfaces can also be specified.
The standard specification uses a five-process decoration build combining spot-colour printing, screen UV, gold hot stamping, silk-screen printing, and 3D embossing.
Lower-cost alternatives can be configured using four-process, three-process, or simplified decoration systems by removing selected finishing steps. Screen UV and 3D emboss are the most commonly omitted processes when reducing unit cost.
The five-process version remains the highest decoration tier within this product family.
Gold foil is the standard hot-stamping specification. Alternative foil colours include silver, rose gold, copper, holographic, and matte black.
Silk-screen white elements can be replaced with silver, gold, black, or any Pantone-matched colour. Pantone colour matching is available across all printed and silk-screened graphics.
The standard build applies embossing to the side wordmark, brand signature, and front logo box.
Any artwork element can be converted into raised relief during the embossing stage. Emboss depth can be adjusted within the normal production range of approximately 0.3–0.7 mm depending on artwork complexity and substrate limitations.
The standard insert uses non-flocked black EVA foam. For premium editions, the insert can be upgraded with short-fibre velvet flocking in black, red, navy, or gold.
The inner box can also be enhanced with additional printing, hot stamping, or decorative finishes. This creates a "double reveal" presentation where branding remains visible after the outer shell is opened.
FSC-certified production is available for this whiskey gift box. Topvisio's manufacturing network maintains FSC Chain of Custody certification and manages all supporting documentation through to retail approval requirements.
FSC-certified material specifications can be incorporated without changing the structural design, decoration build, or overall product presentation.
If your application is not listed below, contact us. Most premium whisky, Scotch, bourbon, rye, and dark-spirit packaging briefs can be developed using this structural platform.
The matte black litchi-grain finish and five-process decoration system are commonly specified for premium Scotch whisky packaging in international retail markets.
The two-piece structure, combined with embossed branding and metallic foil detailing, is particularly suited to limited-edition single malt releases where shelf presence and brand recognition are priorities.
American whiskey brands, including bourbon, Tennessee whiskey, and rye whiskey producers, frequently use this whiskey gift box format for reserve collections, anniversary editions, and special-release programs.
The precision-cut EVA cavity can be engineered directly around standard American whiskey bottle profiles and proprietary bottle moulds.
Japanese single malt, blended whisky, and other Asian whisky brands use this packaging format for both domestic gifting and export-oriented retail programs.
The litchi-grain specialty paper provides a premium appearance that performs consistently across Asian, European, and North American markets, while hot-stamped branding remains highly visible on the textured matte surface.
Corporate gifting demand within the whisky category typically peaks between Q3 and year-end holiday periods.
The two-piece construction and embossed branding details position this whiskey gift box at the premium end of the corporate-gifting market, where recipients are expected to retain and reuse the packaging after the bottle has been removed.
Customisation options include client logos, personalised messages, and embossed initials.
Travel-retail packaging must balance premium presentation with structural durability for international distribution and repeated retail handling.
The non-hinged magnetic flip-cover structure eliminates mechanical wear points while maintaining a high-end presentation standard suitable for airport duty-free environments worldwide.
The five-process decoration build is particularly effective for limited-edition releases, collector's editions, distillery reserves, and seasonal campaigns.
Brands can retain the same structural platform while updating graphics, foil treatments, embossing details, and branding elements for individual release programs.
Production lead times support event-driven and seasonal launches when artwork approval is completed early in the manufacturing cycle.
A whiskey gift box is a rigid packaging structure designed to present and protect a whiskey, Scotch, or premium spirits bottle in a brand-customised gift format.
Premium whiskey gift boxes typically use multi-piece construction, specialty paper finishes, and combined decoration processes such as hot stamping, screen UV, silk-screen printing, and embossing. The two-piece magnetic flip-cover format shown here is widely used across Scotch whisky, American bourbon, Japanese whisky, and international spirits packaging.
The minimum order quantity is 1,000 units for the standard configuration.
Lower-volume runs for distillery limited editions, single-barrel releases, or proof-of-concept projects can be discussed separately. Contact us with your project brief and we will advise on available options.
Sample lead time is 7 business days after artwork and structural approval.
Projects requiring new foil, UV, or emboss tooling generally fall at the longer end of the range. Sample fees are credited against the final production order, and samples are produced using the same materials and finishes specified for bulk production.
Yes. This whiskey gift box can be supplied with FSC chain-of-custody certification, ISO 9001 quality management documentation, and ISO 14001 environmental management documentation. For brands shipping into the EU, we also provide the material composition and packaging-weight documentation required under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
Topvisio maintains FSC Chain of Custody certification across its manufacturing network and can provide supporting documentation for retail and export compliance requirements.
No. Topvisio supplies the whiskey gift box only.
The EVA cavity inside the inner box is customised around your bottle dimensions. Square-shouldered whisky bottles, round whisky bottles, decanter formats, magnum 1.0 L bottles, and proprietary bottle moulds can all be accommodated using a custom-engineered cavity design.
The two-piece configuration separates presentation from protection. The decorated outer shell delivers the visual brand experience, while the rigid inner box and EVA insert secure the bottle during shipping and handling.
This layered structure also creates a secondary reveal moment when the outer shell opens, a feature commonly used in premium whisky and spirits packaging.
The exterior decoration consists of five sequential production processes: spot-colour black printing, screen UV varnish, gold hot stamping, silk-screen white printing, and 3D embossing.
These processes are registered together within approximately 0.2 mm tolerance to create multiple visual and tactile layers. The combination distinguishes this whiskey gift box from simpler single-process packaging formats.
Standard production requires 25–35 business days after sample approval, depending on order volume and finish complexity.
The five-process decoration system generally adds 5–7 days compared with simpler packaging builds because of the additional finishing and registration stages.
Yes. Matched corrugated master cartons are available for export shipping.
Master cartons are quoted separately and are strongly recommended for ocean freight, long-distance distribution, and warehouse handling.
Every production run passes through three quality-control stages: incoming material inspection, in-production sampling, and pre-shipment final inspection.
Checks include paper quality, greyboard specification, EVA fit, magnetic closure force, decoration registration, foil adhesion, emboss quality, visual appearance, dimensional accuracy, and packaging integrity.
Independent third-party inspections are available upon request, and all inspection records are maintained against the production order for audit purposes.
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