Recognition and Milestone Gifts With Your Name on the Bottle
21+ only. Please drink responsibly.
Work anniversaries, retirements, a record quarter. The moment is specific, and the bottle should be too.
Handled makes custom-label spirits for companies. You choose the spirit and the line for the occasion. We design the label, bottle it, and ship to one location or direct to each recipient.
Why a custom bottle for a milestone
A catalog gift marks the date. A bottle with your name on it marks who it came from, and it stays on the shelf after the card is gone.
- It's from the company. Your name and logo are on the front label, not a sticker on someone else's brand.
- It names the moment. A work anniversary, a retirement, or a record quarter can each have its own line.
- One label can cover the list. The same bottle for the person being honored and for the people who were part of it.
- It ships where the moment is. One location for a gathering, or direct to each recipient.
Built for the occasion, not a standing order
A recognition program is quoted around the moment you are marking: who is on the list, which spirit you want, and whether the bottles gather in one place or go out one by one.
Bourbon, rye, vodka, gin, tequila, rum, or RTDs (ready-to-drink cocktails). You pick the spirit. Spirits come in 750ml bottles. RTD formats are confirmed on the quote. What custom-label spirits include →
Ideas by budget
We don't publish prices. Every recognition program is quoted on the spirit, the label, the count, and how it ships. A simple way to plan:
- The honoree. One custom-label 750ml bottle for the person the moment is about.
- The people around them. The same label for the team that shared the work. Gift boxes are optional.
- Held back. A few bottles kept for the toast, the party, or someone you add later. Note that on the quote.
Put your per-gift target in the quote notes and we'll build the program to it.
Label message ideas
Sample lines. Your Company and [Year] stand in for the name and the year.
- ExampleYour Company · Est. [Year]
- ExampleWith thanks for the milestone · Your Company
- ExampleRetirement reserve · Your Company
- ExampleFor the quarter · Your Company
Every label also carries the required federal information. Our team handles that layout. You approve the proof before it is filed. Read more in What Goes on a Liquor Label.
One location or direct to each recipient
- One location. A single delivery to the office or the room where you are gathering. Your team hands the bottles out.
- Direct to each recipient. Upload the list. Each person gets a bottle at their own address, including someone who has already left the office.
Gift boxes are optional. Add them on the quote if you want them, or send the bottle on its own.
Our licensed retailer partners ship to most US states; eligibility is confirmed at checkout. An adult 21+ must be present to receive each delivery.
How direct-to-recipient works →
Plan backward from the day
Lead time is about 12 weeks. The guide to how custom liquor gets made walks through each stage. Put the date you want bottles in hand on the quote.
| Stage | What you do |
|---|---|
| Quote | Send the occasion, spirit, ship mode, and date |
| Label design | Send your logo and the line for the label; review the proof |
| Label approval | Approve the proof; we file for federal approval |
| Bottling | Nothing. We bottle the spirit under your label |
| Shipping | Send the final address or recipient list |
Barrel aging isn't part of your wait. For whiskey, we source spirit that's already aged.
What it costs and how you pay
Every program is quoted. Corporate gifting is paid upfront once you approve the quote. Request one with the occasion and the date, or write lfd@handledspirits.com.
What occasions fit a recognition bottle?
Work anniversaries, retirements, and a record quarter are the usual ones. Any milestone you want named on the label can be quoted the same way.
Can the label name the person or the milestone?
Yes. A short line for the occasion can go on the label with the company name and logo. You approve the proof before it is filed.
Can some bottles stay for the toast and others ship out?
Yes. Ship to one location, direct to each recipient, or both. Tell us the split on the quote.
When should we order a milestone gift?
Lead time is about 12 weeks. Put your date on the quote and we'll tell you if it works.
Do recognition gifts include a gift box?
Gift boxes are optional. Note them on the quote if you want them.
21+ only. Please drink responsibly.
Corporate gifting is paid upfront. Our licensed retailer partners ship to most US states; eligibility is confirmed at checkout. A licensed retailer partner is the merchant of record. 21+ only. Please drink responsibly.