Aug 9, 2021
BY: Rishabh Raj
750 ml Spirit bottles
Have you ever wondered why your favourtie spirit bottle is just 750 ml? Here's the answer
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Early Times
In early times, amphorae (terracotta) or wooden containers were used to store alcohol as they were cheaper. These containers varied in size from 12 inches to 5 feet and could store anything between 1 and 50 litres.
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Introduction of glass
During the 18th century, glass bottles became popular and later were standardized for storing spirits.
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Why 750 ml bottle size?
In those times, glass bottles were made with hands and the size was dependent on the "lung capacity" of glass blowers, and for a long time most glass bottles tended to be 700 or 750 ml.
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Standardization of spirit bottles
At the end of the 18th century, the size of the Port bottle in Britain was standardized to 750 ml and that became the global standard as well.
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Terms for spirits quantity in India
750 ml is called quarts, 350 ml is called pints, and 180ml is called nips.
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Consumption standard
According to a few sources, the idea of 750 ml as standard is also equivalent to the amount of wine a person used to consume during dinner in those times.
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Suggestion
It is always suggested to drink in moderation and avoid the practice of drinking and driving at all costs.
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