Quality of Components: The kit includes two substantial, well-crafted glasses that feel great in the hand. The ice ball molds are easy to use and produce perfect spheres that melt slowly, ensuring that your drink stays cooler longer without diluting quickly.

Wood Chips Variety: The inclusion of six flavors of wood chips (such as hickory, applewood, and cherry) is a highlight. Each type of wood offers a distinct flavor, transforming a simple drink into a gourmet experience. Whether you prefer a subtle smoky hint or a robust infusion, there’s something here to suit every palate.

Ease of Use: The torch, essential for smoking, is sturdy and easy to handle. Although the kit does not include butane, it is readily available and easy to fill, making it a minor inconvenience relative to the overall quality.

Aesthetic and Experience: Not only does this kit enhance the flavor of your beverages, but it also adds a dramatic flair to the preparation process. Watching the smoke swirl within the glass captures the essence of a bespoke bar experience right at home.

Ideal Gift: Packaged in an attractive box, this smoker kit makes a perfect gift for whiskey aficionados. It’s particularly suited for special occasions like birthdays or Father’s Day, adding a touch of luxury and fun to any celebration.

Customer Service: While I haven’t had any issues with the kit, the packaging includes clear instructions and contact information for customer support, which adds an extra layer of reassurance for the buyer.

The Whiskey Smoker Kit with Torch is an outstanding addition to any home bar. It’s functional, fun, and the perfect way to savor your drinks with a personalized touch of smoke. Whether for personal use or as a gift, this kit is sure to impress.

1) Easy to use. There are 2 ways to use the smoker: Either with your drink of choice poured into the glass, OR you can smoke the inside of the glass first, then pour your drink into the glass after. My husband chose to use the method of the whiskey in the glass and then added the smoke.

2) My husband chose the Pear wood shavings for his first sample drink. Although he said it did add some of the smokey flavor, it was very mild.

3) Easy to clean and store. The packaging has been well thought out. Everything arrived in one piece.

Some of the suggestions to this item (not bad, just some notes):

1) When choosing your wood chips “flavor” for your various whiskey’s, the fruit flavored chips seem to work best with the lighter whiskey’s. The darker the whiskey, the less you can taste the fruity smoke. The “wood” flavors-walnut, oak, etc.-might pair better with the darker whiskey’s. [NOTE: My husband started with a darker whiskey with the Pear wood chips. He could barely make out the fruit notes. His second sample glass, he drank a lighter whiskey with the Pear wood chips. That “pairing,”-pun intended-worked out best. Hence my comment on trying the walnut or oak chips with the darker whiskey.]

2) On the first use, the chips didn’t burn all the way, despite following the directions to the letter. On the second “sample,” my husband kept the torch on the chips longer than the recommended time. The chips burned thoroughly and properly.

3) The 2 ice ball molds are specifically for the glasses included in the gift box. We already had ice ball molds for other glasses, but those are too big for the 2 glasses with this kit.

4) No. The torch doesn’t come with butane in it!!! We assume that this is due to postal regulations. If you plan on purchasing this item, make sure you have butane on hand so when your item arrives, you’re not stuck without being able to use your torch.

No complaints about this product. Easy to use. Checked off all the boxes for the whiskey lover in my life!

My husband is going to love this.

The ice cube makers were a really nice touch. They create perfectly round ice balls that look super impressive in the glass and melt much slower than regular ice cubes, keeping my drinks colder for longer without watering them down. This added feature has really elevated my home bar experience.

Overall, this is a great little kit for not a lot of money that works really well for at-home use. It’s easy to use, fun to experiment with, and has definitely made my cocktail-making much more enjoyable. If you’re looking to add a bit of flair and flavor to your home bar, I highly recommend giving this kit a try. It’s well worth the investment and has quickly become one of my favorite bar accessories.

 Great value for $ if you like your old fashioned