Sample size options

[Jono]

I noted on Master of Malt that they offer 3 cl (1 oz) samples.

http://www.masterofmalt.com/samples/whisky-samples/irish-whiskey/

They do ship to the US and this may be one way of obtaining some rare tastes at a reasonable price + shipping cost.

I wish this option was offered more widely by US distillers....instead of 1 oz...maybe a smaller bottle - 5 oz etc.

As a test, I fake "ordered" 5 samples...total 38.34...shipping 27.08...total 65.42.

When I added more samples..10 total...$99..the shipping cost was essentially the same...$28 More is definitely better.

Hmm, maybe I will place that order.

So, shipping is not cheap but it does offer a way to "try before buying" and maybe

sampling some hard to find whiskys. I think this would benefit "Whiskey Clubs" especially.

Edited March 15, 2013 by Jono

[Yeti]

I ordered samples for my birthday last fall. My best friend and I were born on the same day so I ordered a box of 1982 single malts to share for our 30th. Not cheap, but affordable. Master of Malt ships quickly and very securely.

[Meruck]

Most samples available on the US market come with a handel . (1.75L) At least thats been my experience.