Miniature (alcohol)
A miniature is a small bottle of a spirit, liqueur or other alcoholic beverage. Their contents, typically 50ml, are intended to comprise an individual serving.[1]
Miniatures may be used as gifts, samples, or for promotional purposes. In Northeast of the United States they are known as "Nips". They are sometimes available in hotel mini-bars, on trains[2] and planes,[3] and in other circumstances where serving from a full size bottle is impractical or uneconomical. They are sometimes sold in sets, allowing the comparative tasting of different types of beverage.[4][5] They are also sold in gift sets with a corresponding drinking glass.[6]
Miniatures are collected by some people, with various clubs and societies serving the hobby.[7][8]
References
- ^ 50ml is double the standard 25ml single measure used in some countries
- ^ "At Seat Catering". Arriva Trains Wales. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
- ^ "Crew pilfering whisky and caviar 'driving Air India bankrupt'". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
- ^ "Highland Park Tasting Collection Malt Whisky Miniature Gift Pack". Amazon.com. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
- ^ "Old Speysides Miniature Set - The Whisky Shop Dufftown". Retrieved 14 January 2013.
- ^ "Miniature Sheep Dip Whisky 5cl and Tasting Glass Gift Box Gift Sety". Amazon.com. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
- ^ "Mini Bottle Club, UK". Mini Bottle Club. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
- ^ "Midwest Miniature Bottle Collectors". Midwest Miniature Bottle Collectors. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
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