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Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

proportioner

English answer:

optic / dispenser

Added to glossary by mediamatrix (X)
May 1, 2008 23:46
16 yrs ago
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English term

proportioner

English Tech/Engineering Materials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.) Liquor bottles
I do not think this is the right terms but I was not sure how else to ask about it - I need the name of that little device they put in the bottle to make it easier to pour the liquor in small, measured servings
Responses
5 +1 optic
3 measuring pourer
3 proportioner
Change log

May 2, 2008 11:39: mediamatrix (X) Created KOG entry

Discussion

Gary D May 2, 2008:
I wasn't sure, as it is different in Au to the US. sorry guys But it is time some of you got all the points. I think there may be a more correct answer than my suggestions, as I never drink. :-)
Terry Burgess May 2, 2008:
:-)
Tomasz Poplawski (asker) May 2, 2008:
Terry, you are a true gentleman
Terry Burgess May 2, 2008:
To support Gary's comment: http://www.kegworks.com/home.php?cat=304
He ought to take your advice, Tom!
Terry Burgess May 2, 2008:
Gary's answer from "Fostersland" makes a lot of sense but I suppose it likewise depends on what your market is, Tom. Take your time and wait for more answers. Luck:-)
Tomasz Poplawski (asker) May 2, 2008:
Gary, don't be shy, there is a proper section for answers right below!
Gary D May 1, 2008:
Quantity dispenser, or Shot Dispenser. the amount coming out is called a shot, Ie: a shot of rum, a shot of Bourbon/ Whiskey, a double shot of Whiskey etc.

Responses

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optic

In the UK it's known as an 'optic' - because the barman (and the customer) can see that it's full before the measure (tot) is served.

An alternative term is '(spirit) dispenser'.

Confessions from a miss-spent youth ... :(

Jack Daniel's Spirit Dispenser Optic Daniels JD Jd Dan Whiskey ...Without our Jack Daniel's Spirit Dispenser, your home bar is far from complete! This free standing optic sits perfectly on the bar or sideboard making this ...
www.cocktailequipment.com/products/product.asp?ID=2666&titl... - 24k - Cached - Similar pages

Whiskey DispensersWhiskey Dispensers 4 and 6 bottle carousel, 2,3,5 & 6 bottlewall brackets and 1-1/4 ounce bottle pours.
www.thepubshoppe.com/Whiskey dispensers.html - 40k - Cached - Similar pages

Whiskey Dispenser for your bar - Whiskey and Liquor Dispensers ...Whiskey dispensers from England include the 4 & 6 Bottle Rotary Whiskey Dispenser and Wall mounted whiskey dispensing units. Bottle pours are 1.25 ounce ...
www.thepubshoppe.com/whiskeydispenser.html - 50k - Cached - Similar pages

Jack Daniel's Spirit Dispenser Optic Daniels JD Jd Dan Whiskey ...Jack Daniel's Spirit Dispenser Optic Daniels JD Jd Dan Whiskey Drink Alchool Booze UK Buy.
www.drinkstuff.com/products/product.asp?ID=2666 - 55k - Cached - Similar pages
Peer comment(s):
agree David Moore (X) : How right...
5 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks - I will go with dispenser, seems more widely used; "
8 mins

measuring pourer

Not sure, but I think this is what it's called. Let's see what other colleagues say.
Luck:-)
Reference:

http://www.centek.co.uk/bar_supplies.htm

Peer comment(s):
neutral David Moore (X) : Never heard this in such a context - medicines, perhaps...
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38 mins

proportioner

Well, here's the picture of a device that I think it's like the one you mentioned. It can be used to serve measured portions of concentrated liquids like soap, oil for cars, etc. According to this page that's the name of the device, bottle proportioner.

http://www.topoftheline.com/bottle-proportioner-measurer.htm...
Note from asker:
Thanks, but this is very specific, the "thing" that prevents the booze to flow freely from the bottle, let's you pour a little, and then blocks the rest; you see it in all bar bottles, and most of larger size bottles sold in the US
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