Custom Bottle Neckers

Updated 2026-10-06

Custom bottle neckers are printed cards with a die-cut hole that slips over a bottle's neck, used by wine, spirits, olive oil, sauce and beverage brands for promotions, tasting notes, gift messages and pairing ideas. Options include card stocks, shapes, coatings and foil accents. Send your bottle neck size, quantity and artwork, and a specialist replies with pricing.

Slips over the bottle neck
No adhesive on the bottle
Space for offers and notes
Die cut to your shape

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What bottle neckers add to a bottle

A bottle label is fixed and often fully used by required information. A necker adds a second, temporary panel without changing the label. Custom bottle neckers are printed card stock die cut with a hole sized to the bottle's neck, sometimes with a slit so the hole flexes over the cap. They hang at eye level on the shelf and can be removed at home, which makes them ideal for promotions and seasonal messages.

Coated card gives the brightest print and resists scuffs in shipping cartons, while textured or uncoated stock suits wineries and craft spirits. Shapes can echo the bottle shoulder or a brand mark. Foil stamping and embossing make gift neckers feel special, and a fold-over necker opens like a small booklet for recipes or tasting notes. Custom printed bottle neckers can also carry QR codes for recipes or event links.

Measure the neck diameter just below the cap, and the cap or cork's widest point, so the hole fits snugly but still passes over. Keep the main message short and large, since shoppers see the necker from arm's length. For wholesale and retail promotions, one necker design can run across several products in a range. Alcohol promotion rules vary by region, so check before printing offers.

Popular uses

Wine pairing and tasting notes
Spirits gift messages
Olive oil and vinegar recipes
Hot sauce and condiment promotions
Craft beer and cider offers
Seasonal and holiday promotions

Specifications

Size	Any custom size or shape
Stocks	Paper, kraft, cardstock, vinyl and specialty papers
Printing	Full colour CMYK and Pantone (PMS) spot colours
Finishes	Matte or gloss, foil, spot UV, die-cut shapes
Proof	Digital proof before production

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Options for custom bottle neckers

Shapes

Rectangles, tags, rounded and custom outlines that echo your label or logo, with a neck hole and slit sized to your bottle.

Card stocks

Coated card for bright print and scuff resistance in shipping cartons, or textured and uncoated stocks for wineries, distilleries and craft products.

Fold-over neckers

Folded neckers that open like a small booklet, giving room for recipes, tasting notes or a short brand story inside.

Printing

Full-color printing on both sides, with QR codes, offers or seasonal art. The digital proof shows the hole and slit positions.

Finishes

Gloss or matte coatings, foil stamping, embossing and spot UV for gift editions and premium spirits that need a richer look.

Pairings

Matching labels, bottle boxes and gift carriers printed from the same artwork, for promotions that run across a full product range.

How it works

Ordering custom bottle neckers

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Request a quote
Tell us the box style, size, quantity and where it ships.
Get pricing and a proof
A specialist confirms options and sends a digital proof of your design.
Approve and print
Nothing goes to press until you approve the proof.
Delivered to your door
Boxes ship to your address in the USA or Canada.

FAQ

Custom Bottle Neckers: questions answered

Still unsure? Ask a packaging specialist.

What is a bottle necker?

A bottle necker is a printed card with a hole that slips over the neck of a bottle. It hangs below the cap and carries promotions, tasting notes, recipes or gift messages without changing or covering the main label.

What size hole does a bottle necker need?

The hole should fit the neck snugly but pass over the cap or cork. Measure the neck diameter just below the cap and the widest point of the closure, then send both. We add a small slit if the cap is wider than the neck.

Can I order custom bottle neckers wholesale for several products?

Yes. Many brands use one necker design across a range, or several versions with different messages. Send the quantity per design and a specialist replies with pricing for the full run, including any fold-over or foil versions.

Can bottle neckers include QR codes and recipes?

Yes. Printing on both sides gives space for a QR code, a short recipe or tasting notes. Fold-over neckers add even more room. Test any QR code with a few phones before approving the digital proof.

How do I get pricing for custom bottle neckers?

Send your bottle neck and cap measurements, shape, stock, finish, quantity and artwork through the quote form. A specialist replies with pricing, followed by a digital proof showing the cut lines, neck hole and slit for your bottle.

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