Increasing sales in small liquor bottles. Increased sales of miniature liquor bottles, often referred to as “airplane bottles” or “nips,” may be a sign that consumers are trying to cut costs.

Initially, the small liquor bottles — which were used by sales reps to promote a spirit — were called watch glasses, because they were about the size and shape of a fob-watch.

Chelsea Police Chief; President, Massachusetts Major City Police Chiefs Association. A “nip” of an alcoholic beverage is a miniature 50 ml bottle that contains one measured shot of hard liquor.

Mini bottles are a great way for consumers to try small amounts of alcohol without buying a full bottle — or they’re a way for children to conceal their underage drinking without getting caught.

Nips, or miniature bottles of alcohol, could become a thing of the past if City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo has his way. Arroyo recently raised a proposal to outlaw the sale of small alcohol bottles ...

Connecticut residents are looking to ban the sale of mini alcohol bottles, commonly known as “nips” or “shooters,” due to how prevalent a pollutant they have become throughout the state. Since 2021, ...

Steven Rubin, owner of Huntington Wine and Liquor, shows some of the mini bottles of alcohol for sale at his store April 5 in Boston. Rubin, whose family has owned the store since 1970, estimates ...

The Huntington Beach Downtown Task Force is shifting its attention to the influence of sales of small bottles of alcohol on the problems in the area. The committee Thursday asked City Atty ...

Increasing sales in small liquor bottles. Increased sales of miniature liquor bottles, often referred to as “airplane bottles” or “nips,” may be a sign that consumers are trying to cut costs.

Spending on snacks, underwear, small liquor bottles and flights are just some of the odder economic measures that are used to determine the health of the economy. While many will turn to the stock ...