Glass sample bottles

[flash_uk]

First post edited 5 May 2025
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I have been searching for suitable glass sample bottles for tastings, and have finally found two which meet my requirements. I have grown to dislike the plastic sample bottles I have been using as they stain easily, and I don't think they sustain the wine as well as a glass bottle. I originally found the bottles further down this post (bottle 1 and bottle 2), then subsequently discovered these wide-neck jars, on Amazon:

30ml: 30ml jar with alu closure works out at £0.35 a jar, however shipping bumps it up by a further £17.58.
50ml: 50ml jar with alu closure works out at £0.60 a jar.

I was thinking there may be an opportunity to group together and buy such things in bulk, but at these prices per jar, everyone can order for themselves if interested!

Bottle 1: 50ml, round, wide neck, good closure. ~£1.35 per bottle
Suitable for capturing a 50ml pour, and could be used to take home full tasting pours which have not been drunk.

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Bottle 2: 30ml, square, "miniature" neck, "miniature" closure. ~£1.00 per bottle
Suitable for capturing part of a 50ml pour, and could be used to take home the remaining contents of a glass which has been tasted, but not emptied.

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Replacement caps can be bought separately for both bottle types.

I've also found a supplier of wooden cases to carry the sample bottles, should anyone be interested in these also. Some examples being:

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[jdaw1]

Is there a bottle with a larger neck, so that they can be filled from a glass?

[flash_uk]

Is there a bottle with a larger neck, so that they can be filled from a glass?

Have not been able to find a glass bottle with a large enough neck. Which is why you need one of these:

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[jdaw1]

That would be yet-another-thing-to-remember-and-to-carry. Which would not be necessary with a wide-necked bottle. Hence question.

[flash_uk]

That would be yet-another-thing-to-remember-and-to-carry. Which would not be necessary with a wide-necked bottle. Hence question.

Hence the sensible solution would be to have a wooden case for sample jars, funnel.

[flash_uk]

Perhaps I didn't search hard enough! How about this:

30ml: 30ml jar with alu closure works out at €0.26 a jar.

50ml: 50ml jar with alu closure works out at €0.30 a jar.

Edit (5 May 2025): Just checked, Spanish supplier, shipping costs quoted are extortionate.

[MigSU]

I'm willing to receive them at my house in the Douro but then someone would have to pick them up and take them to the UK.

[nac]

In advance of the 1970 tasting, have purchased these. £12.49 for 24 60ml bottles and associated kit (but no box).

[flash_uk]

I'm willing to receive them at my house in the Douro but then someone would have to pick them up and take them to the UK.

Thx for the offer Miguel. I think the Spanish supply option has been bettered by Amazon.