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1. Tovolo Inch Large King Craft Ice Mold Freezer Tray of 2" Cubes for Whiskey, Bourbon, Spirits & Liquor Drinks, BPA-Free Silicone, Set of 1, Stratus Blue
- CREATE IMPRESSIVE ICE: Trays create extra-large 2-inch cubes. The cubes’ impressive size help ice melt slowly. The durable food-grade silicone allows easy removal of one or two cubes at a time, so you can enjoy your drinks with as much ice as you want
- PERFECT BARWARE: Slow-melting ice prevents dilution, which is perfect for whiskey, bourbon, Scotch, Old Fashioned, and other liquor-heavy cocktails. Large cubes also create a memorable drink experience for guests. Freeze herbs, citrus slices, or berries in the ice for additional flavor infusion. Add to bar drinks, pitchers, punch, or other beverages for long-term chilling power
- MULTIPLE KITCHEN USES: Freeze juice, coffee, sauce, soup, baby food, or other leftovers to create single-serve portions. Great to use for iced coffee, smoothies, and blended cocktails
- EASY TO CLEAN: Trays are dishwasher safe. Rinse occasionally with water and vinegar for best results
- DIMENSIONS: 6.25" L X 4.5" W x 2" H and creates 6 extra-large 2" square cubes. BPA-free and food-safe for safe freezing
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2. Tasting Whiskey: An Insider's Guide to the Unique Pleasures of the World's Finest Spirits
- Storey publishing
- Language: english
- Book - tasting whiskey: an insider's guide to the unique pleasures of the world's finest spirits
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3. Glencairn Whisky Glass Set of 4
- Transparent, lustrous crystal
- Winner of the 2006 Queen’s Award for Innovation
- Short, elegant base stand
- Lead-free
- Hailed as - The Official Whiskey Glass
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4. Set of 9 Grey Beverage Chilling Stones [Chill Rocks] Whiskey Stones for Whiskey and other Beverages - in Gift Box with Velvet Carrying Pouch - Made of 100% Pure Soapstone - by Quiseen
- Contains Nine Chilling Stones Made from Natural Soapstone.
- Chill Your Drink while preserving its flavor and not watering it down.
- Store in Your Freezer, Ready to Use in Just Hours
- Perfect for Whiskey, Vodka, Wine, Cocktails or any other beverage.
- No mess and reusable, comes with velvet carrying pouch.
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5. Stanley Classic Flask - 8oz Black, One Size
- Recommended Use: camping, hiking, XC skiing, outdoor concerts
- ONE SIZE
- Material: stainless steel
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6. Crystal Clear Ice Ball Maker - 2.5 Inch Large Round Clear Ice Ball Spheres and Whiskey Tray Mold Maker
★MAKE CRYSTAL CLEAR ICE CUBE SPHERES: Not your average typical ice cube mold. Easily make Japanese-Style ice balls and right at home! Simply fill & freeze overnight for the best perfect ice cube spheres★LARGE SIZE ICE BALLS: Each Ice cube tray makes two - 2.35 inch perfectly round spheres. Perfe...
7. Whiskey Glass Set of 2 -10 oz Bourbon Glasses for Old Fashioned Cocktails, Scotch Glasses, Perfect Rocks Glass & Best Gift Set by Taylor’d Milestones Glassware
- 🥃 WE PROMISE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE! Whiskey Glasses Made in the USA = amazing craftsmanship & quality. Use as a Scotch Glass or Bourbon Glass. All Taylor’d Milestones bar glasses are LEAD-FREE, dishwasher safe & resistant to breakage, chipping & scratching. Cheers!
- 🥃 EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED! Crystal clear whiskey glass set that you can use for whisky, scotch, bourbon, vodka and almost any cocktails you can think of. We are confident that you'll reach for this bourbon glass every time you pour a drink. IT'S FUN TO HAVE COCKTAIL GLASSES YOU LOVE!
- 🥃 A THOUGHTFUL GIFT FOR WHISKEY LOVERS! Birthday, Anniversary or Father's Day. Each Old Fashioned Rocks glass is carefully wrapped by hand and packaged in a custom gift box. Skip the wrapping! Choose 2 styles of our cool whiskey glasses to create a gift set of 4. WE LOVE TO MAKE THINGS EASY FOR YOU!
- 🥃 CUSTOMER APPROVED! Our customers LOVE these Whiskey Glasses. Our No.1 Classic Whiskey Glass Set is extremely versatile and can be used for a variety of cocktail choices, both casual and formal. We offer bar accessories for all occasions. NOW YOU CAN RELAX AND ENJOY YOUR FAVORITE SPIRIT.
- 🥃 GET READY. TO LOVE. THIS GLASS. Having bar glasses you love at home is FUN! We are committed to providing the finest glassware and customer service. For more information, please check the “PRODUCT DESCRIPTION” section. All purchases include CUSTOMER SATISFACTION GUARANTEE & BROKEN GLASS REPLACEMENT POLICY.
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8. Single-Malt Whiskey Barrel Aged Coffee - Ground - Single Origin Sumatra Coffee Beans Aged in Stout Whiskey Barrels - UPRISING- 12 oz Bag
WHISKEY BARREL AGED COFFEE - Ground coffee artfully paired with Sons of Liberty Malt Whiskey: We pair our single origin sourced coffee beans with award winning SOL Malt Whiskey Barrels. Aged for 45-60 days then roasted fresh to perfection by the Master Roasters at Cooper's Cask Coffee.AMAZING TASTE ...
9. Stolzle Glencairn Whiskey Glass
- Whiskey tasting glasses
- 100% lead free crystal
- Top rack dishwasher safe
- 6.5-ounce capacity
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10. Private Preserve Wine Preservation System | 100% Green Gas Based | Suitable for all Wine, Port, Sake, Cognac, Whiskey, Fine Oil and Vinegar
- FRESHNESS PRESERVATION: Removes all of the oxygen from an open bottle, keeping the wine oxidation-free, allowing the wine to maintain its bouquet
- SAFE AND SIMPLE: System uses 100% inert gas (non-toxic,) a balanced mixture of carbon dioxide, nitrogen and argon to remove all of the oxygen from your opened bottle in four easy steps
- PROFESSIONALLY RECOMMENDED: Endorsed by some of the world’s best-known wine critics and used by restaurateurs and wineries around the world; the essential wine accessory, second in importance only to the corkscrew
- RE-CORK AND STORE: Re-cork Immediately after spraying wine Preserver and store upright to keep the protective layer of preserving gas on the surface of the wine
- INCREDIBLE VALUE: 120 uses in each can; An easy affordable way to enjoy fine wine by the glass
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11. Corkcicle Cigar Glass - Double Old Fashioned Glass With Built-In Cigar Rest
- Built-in cigar rest - Ergonomically designed to securely hold your favorite cigar and keep it from slipping and falling.
- Whiskey glass included - Each unit contains one double old-fashioned whiskey glass for your favorite beverage.
- Handmade with care, like your cigar - Each glass is handcrafted from high quality glass, meaning each one is unique just like you.
- Constructed from durable glass - Cigar Glass, like all Corkcicle products, is only made with the finest and most durable material.
- The perfect gift - For any occasion and every celebration, Cigar Glass is the perfect gift for the whiskey lover in your life.
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12. Jim Murray's Whiskey Bible 2014 (Jim Murray's Whisky Bible)
Used Book in Good Condition
13. CRL Professional Glass Cutter Oil - 4 Ounce
- Model number: GCO4
- Country of Origin: United States
- No batteries required
- Brand name: C.R. Laurence
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14. WORTOOL – 6 Pcs Diamond Coated Core Hole Saw Drill Bit Set. Extractor Remover Set Tools For Tiles Glass Ceramic etc. (6 Pcs)
- ★★★ 6-piece set includes(Diameter): 30mm, 40mm, 50mm, 60mm, 70mm, 80mm.
- ★★★ Diamond dust hole saw for any power drill to cut round holes in glass, marble and other materials.
- ★★★ Nickel-plated with a diamond dust coating offers superior performance and cutting strength.
- ★★★ Applicable Industry: Suitable for Stone, Tiles, Ceramics, Glass and Granite, etc Processing.
- ★★★ 100% brand new and high quality.
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15. Creative Hobbies Silver Finish Bottle Lamp Kit with 3 Rubber Adapters for Wine, Liquor Bottles, Jugs and More
Create a custom DIY lamp with your own lamp base or favorite bottle in minutes or rewire an old lamp with this bottle lamp kit.Side hole in lamp socket means no drilling of glass bottle for lamp wire to pass through.Includes 3 different size rubber adapters for various bottles (1/2", 3/4" and 15/16"...
16. LED Flame Effect Light Bulb 5W 1300K Flame LED Bulbs with Upside Down Effect 3 Modes Flame Light Bulb E26 Based for Halloween Home/Hotel/Bar Party Decoration by LUXON
3 MODES FLAME LIGHT BULB --- LED flame light bulb contains Fire flickering mode, breathing mode and stable lightning mode, these modes can be easily changed when you turn on/ turn off the light bulb.VIVID FLAME FLICKER EFFECT --- Flicker flame light bulb can offer you fire flicking effect by control...
18. Rox and Roll 4 Piece Old Fashioned Glass Set
- Included in the box is a Rox and Roll Glass, Stainless steel Ice Ball, Canvas Bag and Tong.
- Place the stainless steal Ice Ball in canvas bag, freeze for a minimum of 2 hours, use SS tong to gently place the SS Ball in the glass,
- By rolling the ball around the Thumb-hole you will feel the aroma of the whiskey in the air, intensifying the taste while enjoying the rolling motion.
- Stainless steel ball that will cool your drinks... without diluting
- Height, 3.75 in. Width, 3.0 in.
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19. Custom Engraved Old Fashioned Double Wall Rocks Whiskey Glasses - Groomsmen or Groomsman - 9 oz - Personalized
- FREE ENGRAVING - Add each one to cart separately at NO EXTRA COST
- SIZE and QUALITY - Heavy Base glass holds 9 oz and is dishwasher safe
- GREAT GIFT - Perfect for the whiskey, bourbon or scotch lover in your life!
- FAST SHIPPING - Your entire order, engraved and all will ship in 1-3 DAYS
- 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED - Contact us and let us know if you have any questions or concerns - Your satisfaction is our TOP priority!
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The Japanese whiskeys are just a weird state now...
It's pretty much a general consensus that the Japanese whiskeys are wonderful and great (I know some people may not agree, but it's extremely hot now...) From a few website I can find like this:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2013/02/20/single-malt-whiskey-from-japan-the-next-big-thing/#7766324a5b15
They were selling at $50-$60 a bottle back in 2013 according to this article.
Years ago before 2013, they were selling for $35-$40 a bottle. I cannot verify that because I only started collecting booze in late 2014. So why are they selling for $100 for the 12 year stuff now when 5+ years, they were supposedly $35-$40? Are they really that scarce?
The answer is no, they aren't that scarce. Suntory is just a smart company and created an increased demand and effectively increased the price of all their whiskeys from around $40 a bottle to $100 and the majority of people discovering this didn't know it. They started winning awards, "getting discovered more" and everyone read that the Japanese whisky/scotch are "beating" the Scottish and that the Scottish need to step up their game, mainly coming from this book from Jim Murray:
> For the first time since the “Whiskey Bible” was first published in 2003, not a single top-five whiskey came from Scotland. Murray called it a “wake-up call” for Scottish distilleries, according to the Independent. Ouch
http://www.amazon.com/Jim-Murrays-Whisky-Bible-2014/dp/0955472989
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2014/11/05/japan-beats-scotland-to-win-worlds-best-whiskey-title/
The winner of that year was the Yamazaki Sherry Cask, which is extremely rare and costs thousands of $$$. So everyone is "discovering" japanese whiskey and Suntory knew how to exploit the public. You cannot get the Sherry cask, so everyone is looking for "Yamazaki." They cannot get it, but they can get Hakushu.
Suntory had enough money to buy Jim Beam... Their flagship whiskeys are not scarce if they can buy a major American Distillery.
This year, now Crown Royal won with Northern Harvest Rye... the same award.
http://www.mensjournal.com/food-drink/drinks/the-best-whisky-of-the-year-is-crowned-20151120
What does this mean?
It means that award winners get hyped like crazy. It also might mean distilleries could buy awards by paying a guy off like Jim Murray if it means they can sell their product at a higher price. We don't know this, but it's very possible
It means when you win an award, you get a bunch of free press and everyone wants to try your booze. You can create an extra demand by limiting your booze supply and slowly increase the price over time.
Usually the award winners are great, but distilleries exploit this like crazy so they can sell their product at a much higher price if they play their cards correctly. Japanese are the hottest thing in the booze world now and the Japanese know when they have a good thing going, they will exploit it.
As soon as more people figure this out, the hype train will probably end, but it's hard to know if the price will drop back down, or just stay at the higher levels.
So, what I will say to you is just this...
Drink the whiskeys, enjoy them. Know that some distilleries will take advantage of their press and create a fake supply/demand by limiting their release. Don't buy into award winners as much as you should. Find things you like by doing tastings. Gauge how much you enjoy it compared to the price. And really... just enjoy the damn booze, that's what really matters.
Thanks for the feedback. The hardest part was cutting the hole at the bottom of the bottle. I believe the hole will prevent all the heat from being trapped in addition to allowing a full size accessible light bulb. Also I'm using an LED Philips Hue bulb. So that won't build up too much heat. Plus the automation removed the need to actually switch the lamp on and off. I guess you can just plug and unplug as needed.
All links point to Amazon:
First you need the hole saws to cut the hole at the bottom ($18.99) I bought a kit but ultimately the 70mm is all I used:
Amazon Hole Saw
I also picked up a glass cutting oil ($8.38):
Amazon Glass Cutting Oil
Then I needed a lamp kit ($10.99) This pretty cool because you can make a lamp from a bottle without cutting the bottle. :
Amazon Lamp Kit
Naturally you need an empty bottle of Hooch. I'm not pricing this because it serves another delicious purpose.
The base is a leftover 2X6 Pine from a previous project. Being left outside for a couple years gave it a nice patina. It adds weight to the bottom for stability and the width keeps it from tipping over sideways. The height also lets you snake the cord through the wood for a nicer, finished look. I wanted stained oak but it cost more than I wanted to spend.
All the pipe parts are from a big box hardware store. They added up to about $50. I initially wanted black pipe but I switched to galvanized because they were missing one part and I really didn't want to go elsewhere plus I know I'm making a second one so no big deal. All the pipe parts are 1 inch diameter.
The pipe parts from bottom (base) up and around the top to the bottle are:
floor flange
4 lag screws (to attached flange to wood, pre-drill to prevent splitting)
8 inch pipe
female/female coupler
8 inch pipe
elbow (female / female)
1 inch pipe
elbow (female/male) I think this is called a street elbow
reducer 1.75" to 1" (which is actually used to expand from 1" to 1.75")
Finally some electrical tape.
Assembly:
I drilled two perpendicular holes in the wood to run the cord into the side of the wood and up. As you build you can push the lamp cord through the pipe/wood/bottle for ease of assembly. The wall plug part of the lamp is non-serviceable so you thread the bare wire through and when you are done you attach the socket/switch and all that.
Now push the wire through the wood. In the picture from right to left and up through the floor flange. My wife helped me with this by taping stiff hobby wire first then pulled up the cord. Worked like a charm.
The pipe part is self explanatory. Thread your pipe, run your cable, repeat.
Now you get to the reducer. From here I drilled a hole through the bottle's cap and assembled the lamp stem to the cap. I figured it would be easier that doing it inside the reducer. You pass the rod through the cap, use nuts on both ends of the cap. The kit comes with 1 nut, so you can either find another nut somewhere else or use the rubber stoppers to compression fit, none of the stoppers are big enough to plug the opening of the bottle I used. You can also just pass the wire bare through the cap since the assembly actually serves no purpose. Remember when you are done the lamp is upside down. Now push the cable through the reducer, through the rod/cap assembly. I originally used a shit-ton of hot glue to attach the cap inside the reducer but the glue didn't stick to the metal at all. I guess you can use JB Weld but I never had any success with that so instead I wrapped some electrical tape around the outside of the cap to fatten it up. Since the tape is relatively soft it threaded nicely. It was trial and error, fit, tape, fit tape. I like how it came out better. If you use the bottle as leverage you can actually thread it past the thread and it sits above them. This allows the bottle to wobble a bit but nothing so severe and it passes the pull down test. Unfortunately is doesn't work to remove the cap because the bottle is less resistant and just unscrews itself. You can always just unscrew the reducer and work the cap lose if you need to.
Thread the wire through the bottle and out the hole.
Assemble the lamp bits, screw in the bulb and test. Make sure the lamp is switched on. Finally carefully pull all the slack out to get the socket at a height you want. It doesn't fit inside the neck so it sits below that and it does wobble around in the bottle so be careful.
If you need to change the bulb just push the wire in, to drop the socket. You can work around the base by twisting the lamp 45 degrees to the base. This will let the bulb drop clear.
I didn't use any glue or anything so the whole thing can be disassembled easily. You can present it sideways like I did or head on depending on your preference.
Since I used a smart build I didn't need to build a switch into it which made it easier to build. I've seen some where they use a garden hose valve to work as a switch. Bad ass but way over my pay grade. Maybe the next one.
In a stillborn version of this instead of using a white build I used a flame led bulb ($15.99, I got them on sale for $10.00):
Amazon LED Flame Bulb.
They looked awesome, but ultimately I chose the white smart bulb. I think If I had a label-less bottle I may have used the flame bulb with a wemo for voice control. I liked it, it's just where I displayed the lamp I actually replaced the lamp so I made it a light source rather than decoration.
Google image search Whiskey Bottle Pipe Lamp for ideas. There are versions that have feet instead of the wood base. I liked those but the pipe can start to get expensive, by my estimation pipe feet would have probably doubled the cost.
That's it. Whole thing cost about a hundy with tools, booze and parts all together.
> Cool, have fun with it!
Thanks, I'm sure I will. Perhaps a tad too much fun. It's only been a couple of weeks, but I'm already feeling like perhaps I'm drinking a little too much of it. It's just something about each sip of each type, noticing the flavours, nosing the glass before, during and after...
And it's more than just the drinking of it. These past couple of weeks, the topic of whisky is rarely far from my mind. I keep thinking about what to buy next, reading different articles and reviews, I just ordered a book on the subject, and I'm thinking on getting a few different glasses to complement my Glencairn... Yeah, it's safe to say I'm getting quite hooked.
As someone who usually dives deep and headfirst into new hobbies this is nothing new, and I'm really loving learning new things about a new topic like this. I haven't really been this obsessive since I got into home theatre and DVDs back in the late 90s. Fun stuff.
Thanks again. The reddit whisky subs and everyone in them have been great. It's part of what's made this so much fun so far.
If it was a glass for me, I'd probably get a pair of the Glencairn mixer glasses (not the snifters) that are recommended above, but unless your girlfriend is a real whiskey snob she may not recognize that you've gotten her an "official" tasting glass.
If you are looking for something unique or something that she can enjoy both looking at and using, I'd recommend either of these. They catch the eye from across the room and are sure to be a welcome replacement to her plastic cup:
UNIQUE!!! Rox and Roll 4 Piece Old Fashioned Glass Set
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GBFDJME/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Gl1lzb10XCQMS
PERSONALIZED!!! Custom Engraved Old Fashioned Double Wall Rocks Whiskey Glasses - 7 oz - Personalized for Free
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N29R0KY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Ts1lzb33S8P61
CLASSY!!! Lenox Tuscany Classics Double Old Fashion Glass Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0095VPOKQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_KC1lzbVSN3P2A
I also personally like the Iceberg glasses that are on Amazon, but that's sort of an acquired taste, I like that the top is square and the bottom is complex, but you'd have to know that it matches her style.
Good luck!
Whiskey drinker male here for far too long - so here are my two cents.
Hope this helps!
The one that I've gone to, twice and a third time next year :), was very much worth it; there were scotches, bourbons, ryes, vodkas, gins, rums, etc everywhere. There was also free apps, loved me the smoked salmon, for days. AND I got to keep the snifter, or Glencairn, that I used throughout the night.
My ticket was $75, for all you can drink, from $1000 bottles, and all you can eat. That really just replaces a couple of weeks worth of going out; it's more than worth it.
Hope yours is similar, both in experience and in price :)
Don't buy him a bottle. Yeah of course everyone who drinks wants something to drink, but he will drink it and then its gone. Get him something that lasts, something that every time he drinks he will think about you and the gift. Ice cube trays and glasses are your best bet. There are also some places where you can get a phrase engraved on the glass as well, which is an added touch.
The 2 things that my whiskey can't live without are a nice double old fashioned glass (get more than one, they're cheep)
Crate and Barrel
And a nice BIG ice tray Tovolo King Cube
Don't get whiskey stones, they can hold flavor from one whiskey to the next, and my preference is a little water with my whiskey, hence the ice cubes. You can go for a Glencairn they are designed for whiskey, but in my mind i prefer the double old fashioned glasses, because they're more versatile.
He definitely enjoys a glass of whiskey on the rocks but he is starting to get more into the aromas and flavors so I think I might get one or two of those and then also one or two rocks glasses.
I have found quite a few rocks glasses on amazon but I'm not sure how to tell which ones are good quality (not cheaply made). Any recommendations? I want to make sure I get him quality glasses.
Are these good quality?
https://www.amazon.com/Taylord-Milestones-Glassware-Fashioned-Cocktails/dp/B00TFX2QFA/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1510712473&sr=1-5&keywords=rocks+whiskey+glass
I can't reccomend you a drink because I'm pretty new to Whiskey myself.
I used to sometimes get headaches when I would drink too, especially whiskey. I find cooling the alcohol helps a lot, but I also don't want to water the drink down.
I found these whiskey stones that you freeze like ice and use to chill your drink without diluting it. They make a significant difference because it helps alleviate some of the burn in your throat and stomach that, for me at least, would contribute to being physically uncomfortable and getting headaches. They do help a lot and if you're interested they're only about $9.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B014Q2R6GS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505418889&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=whiskey+stones&dpPl=1&dpID=41FSlVw9tML&ref=plSrch
I’ve been using this one with great results.
https://www.amazon.com/Crystal-Clear-Ice-Ball-Maker/dp/B0713SZD2Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1541278994&sr=1-1&keywords=Crystal+Clear+Ice+Ball+Maker+-+Ice+Ball+Spheres+Whiskey+Tray+Mold+Maker
(I hope that link came through)
It’s important that clear ice is achieved, otherwise there’s no real benefit over regular freezer ice. Clear melts much slower.
I love my Stanley flask, it's not concave which would make it more comfortable to carry in jeans and easy to conceal. But, it's got a wider mouth than others I've had which helps with pouring (and drinking!). Also Stanley thormoses are bad ass! IMHO.
I have this Stanley flask in black.
I've heard people say that the Stanley products made today are pretty inferior to the older stuff. While some of that may be true, this flask has suited my needs very well. No problems at all.
The thing I love the most about it is it's shape. It's a bit taller and the body is tapered in on the one side, making it slightly triangular. It's the perfect fit for the inside pocket of a jacket or blazer.
Does he eat cake or other sweets with whisky? If not, he may just be confused, and buying a bottle of whisky would be a safer route.
If he doesn't have a set of Glencairn Glasses that might be a nice gift as well.
I like mine chilled but not very watered down. So I picked up one of these from Amazon and it works great. Keeps it cold without melting very fast.
Expensive, but SUPER tasty.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079DH7XFZ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
Crystal Clear Ice Ball Maker - Ice Ball Spheres Whiskey Tray Mold Maker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0713SZD2Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_jcQRCbW6W53CM
$32, it's just rubber mold and styrofoam for the case. It's a bit over priced but makes perfect ice balls every time.
Great, they look real nice, but realize that drinking out of those glasses won't accent the aroma of a whiskey as much as a glass with a more closed opening. Hence the common recommendation for a Glencairn glass, or something similarly shaped:
http://www.amazon.com/Glencairn-Whisky-Glass-Set-4/dp/B003QX2JMA
Decanters are mostly for looks--I certainly wouldn't keep expensive whisky in one for long.
enjoy!
You could also consider getting him some of these for the gift if he doesn't already have any:
http://www.amazon.com/Glencairn-Whisky-Glass-Set-4/dp/B003QX2JMA
http://www.amazon.com/Taylord-Milestones-Glasses-Diamond-Fashioned/dp/B00TFX2QFA/ref=sr_1_5?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1462905289&sr=1-5&keywords=whiskey++glass
To anyone that is interested in the glass, here is the link to where it was purchased. Enjoy!
https://www.amazon.com/Corkcicle-Cigar-Glass-Fashioned-Built/dp/B075RJ3QVV/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=Corkcicle+Cigar+Glass&qid=1572999546&sr=8-3
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I was given a few air canisters of nitrogen as a gift.
http://www.amazon.com/Private-Preserve-Wine-Preservation-Spray/dp/B0000DCS18
The thought was I could open a bottle of wine, drink half the bottle, and by using the nitrogen, could remove much of the oxygen out of the bottle and preserve the bottle for a 2nd use.
I wonder if the same concept would work to better preserve an expensive/rare whiskey that's a quarter/half full.
I have this Tovolo and like it. The mold is soft, so it is easy to get the ice cube out.
Here you go
Are they all unopened? For unopened bottles just keep them upright, in their boxes, and at moderate temperatures (room temp inside is fine).
If any are opened then maybe look into a wine preserver that uses inert gas like this, for the next time they're opened. Don't open for the sake of spraying them, but for any bottles that are less than 3/4 full, next time you open them to have a drink, spray the inert gas preserve in there as directed and that will help prevent them from oxidizing further.
Hey! Thank you for your answer and your recommendation. This is a book that I found, https://www.amazon.com/Tasting-Whiskey-Insiders-Pleasures-Spirits/dp/1612123015 - would that be any good?
I'm falling asleep - will reply with a more thorough reply tomorrow.
I only use filtered water when I make giant ice cubes because
I can taste the difference between ice made with filtered water and ice made with plain tap water.
I prefer my whiskey neat, with a glass of filtered water on the rock.
I would suggest a large ice cube tray or two. My husband and I use ours all the time. $15 is a bit constraining even for a 375, and glencairns or rocks glasses might run more than that as well.
I took some pictures of a couple of Glencairns I have around, one is a known genuine glass purchased in person from the Glen Garioch Distillery, the other is from a 4-pack on Amazon (note it was priced at ~$24 when I bought it). To me, they look and feel exactly the same. The etching is also the same as far as I can tell. The packaging for the Glen Garioch glasses is obviously different from a standard Glencairn, but the Amazon glasses came in a plain cardboard box with 4 individually boxed glasses in it.
Album with a few comparison pictures.
I went to amazon and ordered this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00395FHRO/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have decided that for $60 I can deal with foggy, square ice cubes.
If you have $9, you can start making those large cubes:
http://www.amazon.com/Tovolo-King-Cube-Ice-Tray/dp/B00395FHRO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1398060645&sr=8-2&keywords=large+ice+cube+tray