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[deleted] t1_j6bntsv wrote

Who buys these tiny bottles anyhow?

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Nightcat666 t1_j6btyp0 wrote

I worked at a gas station briefly and you would be surprised. Had people come in buying 10+ at a time.

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usagizero t1_j6d69yn wrote

I saw an episode of COPs (i know, i know) where a drunk driver was pulled over, and while the cop was searching her car, he kept pulling like over a dozen of those little Fireball bottles out. All empty. I'm guessing here, but maybe it's easier to drink while driving, like taking a quick shot vs having to recap a big bottle.

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cryo_burned t1_j6ctd38 wrote

A few liquor stores by me have shelves of just these minis by the checkout area for under a dollar each.

If there's something you want to sample, or maybe you want a shot of jack (lol or Fireball), but don't want a whole bottle

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Firm_Transportation3 t1_j6iq3i8 wrote

I don't drink, but went to a liquor store recently to get a shot bottle of bourbon to make a bourbon chicken sauce. I was behind three people in line who all bought multiple shot bottles for some reason. Popular stuff.

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RettoBastion t1_j6cndpt wrote

Five years I sold liquor. Those minis has to be restocked every hour.

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silvermesh t1_j6ed6et wrote

I've known more than one (high functioning?)alcoholic who uses them for portion control. If I buy a few of these instead of a bigger bottle, I'll still be able to get up in the morning. The bigger bottle is a better deal only if you can keep yourself from drinking the whole thing once you've opened it.

A more expensive empty bottle and possibly a lost job in the morning is a worse deal in the long run than a few shooter bottles.

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WumpusFails t1_j6cd7cc wrote

I'd guess someone trying to find out what they like.

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Malforus t1_j6cp5f7 wrote

Legal for bringing on planes but not to drink on said plane.

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Spot_Mysterious t1_j6cxn60 wrote

At alot of liquor stores where I live its cheaper to buy a bunch of little bottles instead of a pint

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DoctorSalt t1_j6e43g9 wrote

Apparently some guys in Boston. I believe it's because it's either closed or empty, so no open container law

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inkseep1 t1_j6fb90l wrote

People buy the small bottles to mix with their soda. At one gas station here there is a sign that says you can't mix alcohol with the soda while inside the store.

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