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What are the minimum order quantities and pricing for aluminium bottles from European suppliers?

European aluminium bottle suppliers have very high MOQs. Members report contact with suppliers in Holland via business connections. **MOQ is 100,000 units unprinted and 300,000 units for printed bottles** — substantially higher than many spirits founders can accommodate for early-stage products. For reference, **Trivium Packaging** (triviumpackaging.com) was mentioned as a supplier option, though specific pricing and MOQ details were not shared in discussion. Members noted there are "grey areas" around aluminium bottle supply, though the nature of these concerns was not elaborated. Charlie Turner at Penrhos Gin (charlie@penrhosspirits.co.uk) was identified as a contact using aluminium bottles, though he was reportedly reluctant to share supplier details.