Highland Cow Whisky Decanter – Custom Label Design
Highland Cow Whisky Decanter – Custom Label Design
Make It Personal
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The Story Behind the Design
Heritage in a Glass — Personalised for Your Story
Rooted in Scotland’s rugged beauty, this custom whisky decanter blends tradition, craftsmanship, and personal storytelling. The engraving features a Highland Cow, noble and stoic, facing the viewer against a backdrop of rolling mountains — framed in a design reminiscent of a classic whisky label.
Below the artwork, the Scots phrase “Deoch an Dorus” — a drink at the door — offers a nod to the age-old Scottish tradition of farewell hospitality.
Crafted in the timeless apothecary bottle style with a rich wooden stopper, this piece can be personalised with your name, special date, and message, alongside fixed details like Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Master Distiller — creating a decanter that’s as meaningful as it is beautiful. Whether it marks a birthday, anniversary, retirement, or milestone year, it's a keepsake designed for celebration and legacy.
Each decanter is engraved by hand in our Fife studio, ensuring a finish that feels as good as it looks — smooth, satin-like, and permanent.
About Your Bottle
This vintage-inspired apothecary bottle combines old-world charm with practical versatility, making it ideal for spirits, infused oils, bath salts, or decorative display. Subtle character quirks within the glass itself add to its nostalgic appeal and individuality. Each bottle is engraved in our Fife studio using traditional sandblasting, a quiet, hands-on process that creates a deep, satin-smooth finish designed to last. Simpler engravings typically take around 30–40 minutes, while personalised or wraparound motifs allow extra time for artwork preparation and masking.
The Art of Gifting
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Complete The Moment
Add a Thoughtful TwistAdd contrast and character with a different glass style, thoughtfully chosen to complete the occasion.
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The Perfect Pairing
Pair Them TogetherSome gifts are simply meant to be together. Pair your chosen glass with its perfect partner for a truly memorable set.
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Bring It All Together
Complete the GiftUnify your gift with a glass that balances the collection — ideal for couples, companions, or carefully curated sets.
Beautifully Presented, Thoughtfully Chosen
Your glass arrives wrapped in crisp white tissue inside our signature blue box — elegant, understated, and ready to gift.
Satin Lined Presentation Box
For an extra-special touch, upgrade to our satin-lined presentation box, perfect for milestone occasions and meaningful moments.
Gift Wrapping Service
Make gifting effortless with our bespoke gift wrapping service, beautifully finished and ready to delight.
More Details
Glass Care
Gift Boxed: Yes (unless otherwise specified)
Assembly Required: No
Care Instructions:
Hand wash only in lukewarm water with a mild dishwashing liquid.
Dry immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth.
Avoid abrasives or harsh cleaners to preserve the engraved finish.
Do not expose to sudden temperature changes (e.g. very hot water followed by cold rinse) as this can stress the glass.
Store carefully to prevent knocks or edge contact with other items.
Composition & Safety:
Material: Glass
Dishwasher Safe: No
Microwave Safe: No
Oven Safe: No
Suitable for Outdoor Use: No
Important Notes:
Images are for guidance only; colour may vary slightly across screens.
Glassware is fragile and should be handled with care.
Please take caution when unboxing, as broken glass can pose an injury hazard.
Our engraving creates a permanent satin finish on the surface of the glass — it will not wash off or fade over time when cared for as above.
Dimensions
Apothecary Decanter
- Dimensions: H174 × W94 × D94 mm (H17.4 × W9.4 × D9.4 cm)
- Capacity: 700 ml / 70 cl (fits a standard UK spirit bottle)
- Weight: 550 g
- Style: Cylindrical apothecary bottle with cork bartop closure
- Borehole: 18.5 mm
- Cork Size: 19.5 mm
- Best For: Decanting whisky, gin, or other spirits with a vintage-inspired touch
Personalisation Guidelines
We include up to 30 characters of complimentary engraving underneath the design (including spaces). This ensures your message sits comfortably and remains legible beneath the artwork.
As part of this service, we’ll send one digital layout preview for approval before engraving begins. If you need a little more, additional characters are charged at 30p each, and any further layout previews are £2.50 each.
We always aim for a layout that balances beautifully and suits the shape of the glass, but final positioning is at the discretion of the studio.
Please note: Complimentary engraving is placed on the same side as the design. For alternative layouts or engraving on the reverse, please contact the studio before placing your order.
A note on returns
Once a piece includes any personalisation (even complimentary characters) it becomes made just for you and is non-returnable unless faulty. Please double-check names, dates, and spelling before you confirm.
Artwork Approval
Before engraving begins, you’ll receive a digital proof of your layout. Please check all spelling, dates, names, punctuation, and design placement carefully.
Engraving is completed exactly to the approved proof, and any errors not flagged at the approval stage (including spelling) are the customer’s responsibility. Re-engraving or replacement costs may apply.
Delivery & Returns
We carefully pack each order in eco-friendly materials wherever possible. Orders are sent via Royal Mail Tracked delivery, with standard UK delivery typically taking 2–4 working days from dispatch (excluding Sundays and public holidays).
Standard UK Delivery: from £4.50
Our Technique
Our traditional sandblast engraving delivers crisp detail, deep texture, and a tactile satin finish that stands apart from laser or transfer methods. Hand-engraved in our Fife studio using single-use stencils, each piece is prepared, blasted, and polished by hand for exceptional sharpness and permanence.
How it’s done:
- Artwork is refined as a vector for clean, precise lines.
- A UV-exposed stencil is created for single-use masking.
- Stencils and tape are applied to the glass by hand.
- Each piece is sandblasted by hand for depth and detail.
- Finally, it’s cleaned, polished, inspected, and gift-boxed.
A time-honoured process that combines heritage craft with contemporary precision.
A Note on Styling
To showcase the quality of our glassware, some images include bottles, books, or props for styling. These are for context only and are not included. Your purchase is for the glassware only. Unless explicitly stated otherwise (for example, a gift set containing two glasses or a decanter and glasses), each item is sold individually.