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Miniature Spirits: 50ml Bottles to Try Before You Buy the Big One
Why 50ml miniature bottles are a low-risk way to try a whisky, gin or liqueur, and six minis to start with.
A 50ml miniature lets you taste a whisky, gin or liqueur before committing to a full bottle. If you love it, buy the full size next time.
Below are six minis, from a bourbon to a bitter aperitivo.
Why buy a miniature?
A 50ml bottle holds about one and two thirds of a 30ml nip. That is enough to taste a spirit neat and once with a mixer.
They also make good stocking fillers and a nice way to put together a tasting for friends.
- 50ml: a taste, about one and two thirds of a 30ml nip.
- 200ml: a few drinks, about six and a half nips, enough to mix with.
How do you build a tasting?
Pick a few and taste them side by side.
Pick three or four minis in different styles and taste them side by side. It is the quickest way to learn what you like.
Buffalo Trace 50ml
Caramel, vanilla and spice.
Premium Kentucky bourbon flavour in a single serve bottle.
- Style
- Kentucky bourbon
- Size
- 50ml
Monkey Shoulder 50ml
A smooth blended malt.
Smooth vanilla and honey, with balanced oak and light spice and a warm, approachable finish.
- Style
- Blended malt Scotch
- Size
- 50ml
Malfy Originale 50ml
Classic and juniper forward.
Juniper forward with Italian botanical influence. Clean, crisp and refreshing.
- Style
- Gin
- Size
- 50ml
Cointreau 50ml
Vibrant orange, clean finish.
Vibrant orange flavour with citrus sweetness and a clean finish.
- Style
- Orange liqueur
- Size
- 50ml
Pallini Limoncello 50ml
Bright lemon and smooth sweetness.
Bright lemon flavour and smooth sweetness.
- Style
- Limoncello
- Size
- 50ml
Campari 50ml
Orange zest and herbal bitterness.
The iconic bitter aperitivo flavour: orange zest and herbal bitterness.
- Style
- Aperitivo
- Size
- 50ml
The Classic gift box
Minis make good stocking fillers.
For a bigger gift, choose a full-size bottle and we box it with treats, wrapped and delivered NZ wide.
- Includes
- Chocolate, savoury nibble, something sweet
- You choose
- The bottle
Quick answers
Can I try a whisky before buying a big bottle?
Yes. 50ml minis are a cheap way to try one first.
How many drinks in a 50ml bottle?
About one and two thirds of a 30ml nip.
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