The Bottle Depot carries 16 oz amber glass bottles in two finishes: the standard Amber Boston Round and the Amber Frosted Boston Round. Both come with a 28-400 neck finish and ship 60 units per case. Amber glass blocks out most UV light, so it's a common pick whenever what's going inside doesn't hold up well under sunlight — oils, tinctures, and some beverages included.
The two finishes aren't just a color choice. Standard amber has a clear, glossy surface, so it still shows off a little of what's inside while filtering UV. The frosted version has a matte, satin texture instead — it hides the contents almost completely and tends to read as more premium on a shelf, which is why skincare and apothecary brands lean toward frosted more often than beverage brands do. Both share the same 28-400 neck finish, so closures aren't a factor in choosing between them.
Protecting Light-Sensitive Oils and Tinctures
Essential oils, carrier oils, and herbal tinctures break down faster in clear glass because UV light speeds up oxidation. Amber glass slows that down. That's why most oil and tincture brands package almost exclusively in amber or another dark color — it's not a style choice, it's shelf life. A 16 oz bottle holds a decent-sized batch, which makes more sense for a spa, apothecary, or private label oil line filling in volume than for single-unit retail.
Bottling Beverages, Kombucha, and Craft Brews
16 oz is a familiar pour size for kombucha, cold brew, and small-batch sodas — close enough to what shoppers already recognize on a shelf. The Boston round shape pairs well with crown caps, screw caps, or swing-top style closures, depending on what's going in the bottle. Testing a new flavor before committing to a full production run? Our sample program is built for exactly that.
Why Glass
Glass doesn't react with what's inside it. No plastic taste, no chemical leaching, no BPA questions to field from customers — and that matters whether you're bottling a $40 serum or a batch of kombucha. It's fully recyclable too, and more buyers are checking for that than they used to. Glass also just reads as more premium than plastic, which isn't nothing if you're trying to justify a higher price point on the shelf.
The 28-400 neck finish on these bottles is one of the more common threading standards in the industry, which means you're not boxed into a narrow set of closures. These bottles are compatible with 28-400 bottle caps, along with trigger sprayers, and lotion pumps built to the same thread.
Who This Is For
- Food and beverage brands — kombucha, cold brew, sauces, syrups
- Cosmetics and skincare lines bottling toners, serums, or body oils
- Essential oil and aromatherapy businesses
- Pharmacies and herbalists packaging tinctures and extracts
- Private label brands building out a product line
- Cleaning and household product companies
- DIY and craft sellers making small-batch goods
FAQ
What colors and finishes are available in 16 oz?
This collection carries the standard Amber Boston Round and the Amber Frosted Boston Round, both with a 28-400 neck finish. Need a different size? Check the full glass bottles collection.
Do these bottles come with caps or lids?
Caps are sold separately so you can pick the closure that actually fits your product — droppers, sprayers, pumps, and standard caps are all in our closures collection. That's by design: it gives you the flexibility to match the closure to what you're filling instead of being locked into one option.
Is there a minimum order?
Bottles ship by the case — 60 units per box for this collection. That's the minimum per SKU.
Is this glass food safe?
Glass is food safe and FDA-compliant by nature. That said, always verify compatibility with your specific product and whatever closure you pair it with before filling.
Can I add custom labels or printing?
Yes. We offer custom labels and custom bottle printing if you want your branding directly on the glass or on a label.
What's the difference between the amber and amber frosted finish?
Standard amber is glossy and lets a little of the product show through while still filtering UV light. Frosted amber has a matte finish that hides the contents almost entirely and tends to look higher-end on a shelf — it comes down to whether you want the product visible or fully concealed.
How fast does this ship?
Orders typically ship within 3–5 business days across the USA. We've supplied over 5,000 customers since 2018, and most of them are repeat buyers who already know what to expect on turnaround.
