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Shot bottle packaging for samples, concentrates and single servings

25 Aug 2026 · 6 min read

Shot bottle packaging is the smallest format in the range and the one doing the biggest commercial job. Sample programs, e-liquid concentrates, cannabis tinctures and single-serving supplements all move faster in a 30, 60 or 100 ml shot bottle with a certified child-resistant closure.

Shot bottle packaging: Chubby Gorilla shot bottle with certified child-resistant closure for samples and single servings
Chubby Gorilla shot bottle with certified child-resistant Aviator closure, ready for sample programs and single-serving products

What is a shot bottle used for?

Sample programs need a cheap unit that still looks like the brand. Concentrates for e-liquid and cannabis need a certified child-resistant system in a small volume. Single servings need a bottle a consumer can finish and discard. One shot bottle format covers all three jobs.

Which shot bottle size should you order?

Volume decides the format, so spec the fill first and the packaging second:

  • 30 ml: sampling, potent concentrates and dosed supplement shots
  • 60 ml: nicotine shortfills, tinctures and travel packs
  • 100 ml: energy shots, single servings and larger sample kits
  • Child-resistant certificate for the exact bottle and closure pair
  • Torque setting for the capping line, small closures deform fast

Compliance still applies to small packaging

Small does not mean unregulated. Check the label panel dimensions for warnings and batch codes, the fill volume with headspace rather than nominal capacity, and the certificate covering the exact container and closure system. We supply bottles with matched closures, so the certified pair stays intact.

Where shot bottles outsell the bigger formats

Energy shots, cannabis tinctures, nicotine concentrates and promotional samplers all move more units per euro on small formats. If your product is dosed in millilitres, the shot bottle is often the highest margin packaging SKU in the line.

Buying shot bottles in Europe

Stock in Europe removes the six week import wait and the customs paperwork. Compare the size pages for 30 ml, 60 ml and 100 ml shot bottles for capacity, neck finish, case quantity and torque, then request a quote on the exact combination. Case quantities are the minimum order step and larger volumes drop the unit price at case, carton and pallet level.

Key takeaways

  • Use shot bottle packaging for samples, concentrates and single servings
  • Pick 30, 60 or 100 ml on fill volume plus headspace, not nominal capacity
  • Apply the same certification and torque checks as full-size SKUs

Matching products in the catalog

The catalog opens pre-filtered on the formats this article is about.

Documents for this guide

The drawings, specs and certificates behind the numbers on this page. Preview them here first, no form in front of it.

  • 2026 full product catalog

    Every stocked format with sizes, closures, materials and the customization options: finishes, printing, labeling and PCR resins.

    PDF
  • Labels and dimensions

    Label panel sizes and bottle dimensions per format, so your printer can set up artwork without guessing.

    Drawings
  • Torque recommendations

    Application and removal torque values per closure. Use these to set your capper before a production run.

    Specs

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