When researching the types of bottles found in speakeasies, I started with three distinct types of alcohol, so I could create a diverse array of bottles. These were whiskey, beer and gin.
Whiskey bottles are short and wide, with a rounded rectangular base, similar to a flask. They are usually made of brown or colourless glass, are sometimes etched and have printed labels.
Gin bottles are similar to whiskey bottles, but taller, with a more square base.
Beer bottles are cylindrical, with a bottleneck that curves inwards. They are usually made of green or brown glass, and have either a printed label or embossed text.
With these designs I mind, I will develop a set of bottles to display in the speakeasy.
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