What's a Naggin and Shoulder?

A naggin in Ireland is a 200ml bottle of spirits. ... Naggins are more common than half-bottles (350ml - known as a "shoulder" or a "daddy naggin"), though for the less popular majority of products neither size is available, only the 700 mL EU standard bottle size .

What is a naggin?

A naggin (20cl) of Smirnoff vodka. Also known as a temporary hip flask. The word naggin is a variant of the word 'noggin'. ... In Irish, the word derives from naigín, cnaigín , meaning a small wooden pale with a capacity for two glasses. A shoulder (35cl) of Glens vodka, a known Irish delicacy.

What is a small bottle of whiskey called?

A miniature is a small bottle of a spirit, liqueur or other alcoholic beverage. Their contents, typically 50 ml, are intended to comprise an individual serving. Miniatures may be used as gifts, samples, or for promotional purposes.

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