Diageo to move into paper-based bottling, but Guinness and Baileys not included

Diageo, makers of Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff and Guinness, has today announced that it has created the world’s first ever 100% plastic free paper-based spirits bottle, made entirely from sustainably sourced wood. The bottle will debut with Johnnie Walker, the world’s number one Scotch Whisky, in early 2021.

International drinks giant Diageo is to partially switch to paper-based bottles in a bid to phase out plastic usage, but it will not be including its iconic Irish brands Guinness or Baileys in the initial roll-out next year.

Instead, Diageo will be focusing on its Scotch whisky brand Johnnie Walker to road-test the world’s first ever 100% plastic-free paper-based spirits bottle.