Hi,
Sorry if this isn’t the right place to ask but I was wondering if there’s any bottle split going in the UK because I couldn’t see any.
And if not I’d love to know if there’s anyone else also living in the UK who would be interested?
I’m also up for swapping samples, again please let me know if you’re interested.
Cheers
Rom
Hi.
Yup I see the same thing. Splits seem mainly European and I live in Scotland. The main problem seems to be the postal costs. They seem to be fairly high. Although I’m happy to pay a higher cost if it’s for something special.
As for splitting and send to the EU the cheapest I have seen it is £8 or 8Euro is close enough. Thats with insurance. Which seems to be fairly cheap.
As for swaps …. just asked that very same question a couple of days ago … there’s no barter system in place. So money is your trade. I did tip my toe into the ‘bottle split’ water and put a decent rum up earlier but only had one taker so toying with the idea of whether it is worth splitting. It may of course be that as a newbie there’s some anxiety … so reflecting on this. Might be worth considering posting to see if there are other Brits on here.
Thank you for your reply. Yes I should have clarified that it would be within the UK as international postage cost are prohibitive for sure.
For swap I think you just make sure what’s being traded is for similar value, personally I’d rather swap a few at once otherwise that’s a lot of faff just to send 5cl for example.
I need to tidy up my notion doc i use to catalogue my spirits before I can share it to show what I have to trade.
Please let me know what you’re up for trading,
Yes, there is also certain restraint towards newbies making the splits, especially expensive ones, as in the past some scammers were present in the community…Some of members lost some money…et.
Have you considered “using” a reputable older member as escrow to hold funds until everyone has received their split and checked it’s ok?
That 's an option, it also up to splitter, agreeing to that kind of terms, as everything is usually paid in advance.
There is @Rumoldfashioned from UK.
This is interesting … Ok well perhaps the way to do this will be to send the Samples first and those that don’t pay get named and shamed. I’d be happy to shoulder the risk until people get to know me.
Maybe 
I’m going to do it now :)
I decided to do it the other way around and trust people first … let me know if you want a sample … pop your name down and i’ll send it.
Thanks
Adrian.
May I suggest, that with more expensive bottles(over 300 €), you offer 2 cl or 3 cl samples.
And , of course a German hub would be welcome, perhaps (don’t be mad) @Rumurmel 
, who does a lot of expensive, quality splits lately 
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I would certainly take 2/3 cl, if these 2 suggestions were available.
Hallo @LukaZiga und @Acresswell2003
Englisch ist nicht so meines, hier wird aber alles gut übersetzt.
Ich bin der hub für @Don_Pablo in Deutschland.
Gerne kann ich auch deine Sample in Deutschland verteilen.
Es dürfen nur nicht zu viele werden, ich bin auch noch in der Arbeit.
Wenn du Interesse hast können wir gerne mal in PN schreiben.
Schönen Abend.
Well as I said … i will make the first step… so if people want to connect with you and then you can tell me how many you need I will send them …. they are ready to go now. 
By the way … this is super good IF you leave it for 10 mins in the glass to warm up and expand …
The bottle bought in auction?
No. I tend to buy direct. I use Masters of Malt, Whisky Exchange and other direct sales. Such as direct from Macallan for some of my whisky collections. In fact I tried to buy something on here but the supplier (partner shop) had mis-priced the Caroni I was after so my order was cancelled. But I bought a few of the new Rums that were offered on here today as well. I do use some auctions to track down something very specific but generally I want the re-assurance a Shop provides.
By the way if you want a bottle or looking for one you can get it here …. Nobilis Rum ✕ Excellence Rhum - Caroni 1998 N°37 - 10th year annive… Excellence rhum will ship it direct and they have a few left.
I’m in England. Been on here for a couple years. I haven’t got round to doing a split yet (too clumsy and would end up spilling the rum) but I have purchased samples on multiple occasions. It feels strange at first but this forum has goodwill like no other- if people can, they will help you out. The only downside is the repercussions of Brexit, expensive delivery and if you purchase from most places in Europe significant vat and duty added. If you have any questions let me know…
Thx, have seen it
Definitely up for sample swapping, there hasn’t been many people on here from the UK, hence no posts about bottle splits etc.
