cgbakerjr Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I was curious where people buy containers to trade samples. Do you reuse the airplane size bottles, or can you buy 50 ml bottles at the liquor store? I have not actually looked at the Liquor Barn, so apologize for asking this if it's as simple as going there and buying some sample size glasses. I see that there are some online options but was wondering what the group does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camduncan Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I usually keep any hip-flask sized bottles I purchase or receive as gifts to put samples in for people. Once I've consumed the contents, I give them a rinse and store them in a cupboard somewhere. They're usually about 200ml each, so they provide a fairly good sized sample. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQ Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I was curious where people buy containers to trade samples. Do you reuse the airplane size bottles, or can you buy 50 ml bottles at the liquor store? I have not actually looked at the Liquor Barn, so apologize for asking this if it's as simple as going there and buying some sample size glasses. I see that there are some online options but was wondering what the group does.Good question. I just placed an order from Speciality Bottle here in Seattle and they were great. Here's what I bought:http://www.specialtybottle.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medicfrost Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I use those little plastic bottles they sell for taking liquids onto airplanes. Those bottles from Specialty Bottle look a lot nicer, and cost less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_elliott Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Try this place http://www.ebottles.com/gclid=CNfQ47Li6aYCFUS8KgodDycN2A I can't do the here thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickert Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Typically I have always used empty WT American Honey minis. I can often get them for $0.50 apiece, I throw them in the freezer when I want a bit of a change of pace, and then use the empties to send samples.For a more formal sample, we have always used these:http://www.sks-bottle.com/340c/fin145.htmlAlthough, CaptainQ's option looks a bit cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOWK Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Good question. I just placed an order from Speciality Bottle here in Seattle and they were great. Here's what I bought:http://www.specialtybottle.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=48I've ordered bottles from lots of places, and these are by far the nicest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgbakerjr Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 Great. Thanks for all the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I have some of the same ones like CaptainQ listed. They work great. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefnash51 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Good question. I just placed an order from Speciality Bottle here in Seattle and they were great. Here's what I bought:http://www.specialtybottle.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=48I bought the exact same ones, plus many 4 oz bottles. I usually transfer the last 4 oz of a bottle to these and label them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfw Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Great thread, I ordered some bottles from speciality bottle and have been bottling away to get rid of a bunch of larger bottles.Thanks again for the great info!Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate762 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I'm glad I found this thread. I used some Nalgene bottles once and felt like they had some impact on the flavor. I know they are supposed to be neutral but I was not happy with them.These are going to be the ones from now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFenwick Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I have always used the small bottles from a local pharmacy (my brother's).He keeps glass and plastic. Anywhere from 30ml up. I mostly use the 60ml plastic brown ones.Try your local pharmacist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theDon Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Monopalawa Vodka has some nice glass bottles for their minis with good caps. I use that and McCormick's Vodka minis has a nice sturdy plastic bottle with good caps. The vodka keeps the bottle sanitized and it does a nice job on the toilet when it's time to use the bottle for bourbon. Seriously though at $1.50 a 2 pack you get alcohol for the wife's coke and a sample bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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