producers of less expensive wines, as they were cheaper to produce and distribute than glass flagons, which served a similar market.

In Australia, due to the difference in how wine is taxed compared to other alcoholic beverages, boxed wine is often the least expensive form of drinkable alcohol. A 4-litre cask of at least 9.5% alcohol can often be found for around . These attributes have led to boxed wine being widely available throughout Australia and holding a prominent place