A Brave Spirit Unleshed

What we did

Art Direction

Brand Positioning

Photography

Video / Production

Sly Dog is a start-up rum brand on a mission to disrupt. Their product is secretly crafted using a fiercely guarded recipe of unique spices. They came to us to explore ways that their concept could be brought to life, that was unconventional and evoked their uncompromising attitude.

Initially, we took a close look at the market to identify opportunities for the product to be distinctive and stand out on shelf. We then developed a range of concepts to present to the Sly Dog team, refining the chosen direction into a design that translated perfectly onto the bottle.

The final product went down nicely, and stood out really well in both retail and low-lit bar environments. Its matte finish absorbs light, while the bite of neon orange reflects the rum’s fiery character. Within months of its launch, Sly Dog was awarded Silver at the 2021 World Rum Awards.

"The team at EWYE are absolutely fantastic to work with!
We wanted the brand to really stand out on shelf and above all, be unique! Paul, Steve and the team worked to deliver some creative options, before refining our chosen direction. If anyone needs to bring a new brand to life, EWYE are the guys!”

Louis Goddard-Watts

Founder, Sly Dog Rum

“Working on Sly Dog’s packaging was about capturing attitude in a bottle, balancing bold visual impact with a refined finish that reflects the spirit of the rum. The result is a design that feels confident, distinctive and built to stand out in any environment.”

Steve Oakey

Founder / Creative Director

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