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Victor replied
Sure, I'd like to see every whisky under the sun available in 50 ml bottles, and, for that matter, 200 ml bottles. 50 ml bottles are more reliably fresh than trusting bar samples, though they can also have their limitations. 50 ml, or 200 ml bottles are a good way to go with expensive treat whiskies for which you might not want to shell out for a 700 ml or larger bottle. Highland Park 25 comes to mind as one I especially like to see in 50 ml bottle form. (Thanks @BlissInABarrel for that 50 ml of HP25 you gave me.) Four others I'd consider buying? The original Ardbeg Supernova (fat chance, even for a newer release), Glenfarclas 40 yo, Black Bull 30 yo, and Amrut Portonova. I've already tasted all of those but the Black Bull 30 yo (thanks @talexander for the taste of Black Bull 40 yo!),...but more of them would be welcome.
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Alexsweden replied
I would like every whisky there is available in a smaller bottle! However I have to disagree about the size.I believe that 35cl is the best size. 20 being too small and 50 a bit large considering pricing.
9 years ago 0
Frost replied
Here in Australia, the price for a 50mL bottle is outrageous. It's just not economical. On top of that, the range available is scares and not easy to find. The small bottles I have being samples/gifts with purchases. My most treasures the Kavalan Podium.
Last time I was in Japan I picked up a Hibiki 12 yr 50ml in a convenience store for under $5. Now that's value.
9 years ago 0
gfc replied
I definitely wish all whisky could be found in 50ml bottles, but I especially wish I could find older whiskies that would be too expensive as a full bottle. I personally don't mind paying a premium for the smaller size. It has kept me from buying full bottles that I would have regreted and has introduced me to some favorites (Booker's, Highland Park). I recently picked up a Signatory 50ml 6 pack of Port Ellen, Rosebank, Glenallachie, Bladnoch, Clynelish, and Caol Ila. It was a bit pricey, and most of the expressions did not get great reviews over at whiskyfun, but this is probably the only time I'll ever get to sample a couple of these distilleries. I just really enjoy being able to experience new whiskies without buying large amounts of expensive alcohol.
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Cunundrum replied
I would love to find a small bottle of the Black Bull 30. I missed the opportunity to taste that one. My other four include Glenfarclas 40, HP 25, Talisker 25, and Glen Grant 1966. I had a bottle of 2011 Portonova. It needed two years of being open to reach its prime. Oxidation really helped that one improve
9 years ago 0
If you are like me, you would welcome the chance to taste fine whisky in a 50 ml bottle.
It's always nice to have a taste of what you might buy in a full sized bottle. Folks in the United Kingdom have this opportunity by mail, even if they live out in the boonies. But here in the USA, it's hard to get sampler sized bottles in the mail and they are rare to find in liquor stores, at least in my home state.
Speaking of which, In my town of Vancouver WA it's hard to find very many crafted oriented scotch whiskies to sample in bars and restaurants, and when I do find a nice bottle to sample, the bar has priced a glass of this whisky too high in price. For instance, just last weekend I saw a glass of Old Pulteney 21 priced at $48. I would much rather spend around $15-20 on a 50 ml sized bottle.
Now's your chance to list 5 whiskies that you would like to see in your home town (in a 50 ml size).