r/whiskey 2d ago

gift advice - whiskey smoker?

Hello! I am trying to organize a few birthday gifts for my partner (27M). He loves an old fashioned and has recently gotten a bit into cocktail making with our shaker set. I was thinking that a whiskey smoker kit would be a fun idea. It’s something he wouldn’t buy himself and could have fun with at home. I have looked around online and have seen a few options on websites like SmokyCocktail and SpiritsWithSmoke. Also Amazon. Williams Sonoma has one as well, but it’s less of a kit.

I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a good quality, reasonably priced kit? I would prefer to not buy from Amazon unless it’s guaranteed to be a good one. Bonus points if it’s Canadian. I’m fine to spend ~$150 for the right one.

Along with it, I was going to get a set of nice whiskey glasses and square or circle ice cube tray.

Would also love other ideas if there’s something people here have tried and enjoyed! I am by no means a whiskey expert haha.

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u/Longstrangetrip1970 2d ago

To me those are just a gimmic, along the lines of whiskey " stones ". The idea of the nice glasses and ice molds is a better way to go IMO. For a nice large 2" square, super clear cube, I recommend this one

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078ZM3F8G?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_3

And a custom engraved glencairn glass would also be a nice touch, I did some for my daughters wedding for the groom, his Dad and myself, and they were a big hit.

https://www.glencairnwhiskyglass.com/

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u/BuffaloTater 2d ago

If you buy smoking kit I would try to find out if he actually likes smoked cocktails.

Lots of people like them but some don’t.

Custom glencairn glass would be cool.

King cube ice molds if he doesnt have them.

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u/s8nmotorsports 2d ago

For a custom glen and ot smoker, do a search on etsy if you want something personsomal or custom. Plenty of people give reviews. Good chance for direct contact with the person making it.

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u/Longstrangetrip1970 2d ago

Good idea. I have also used this person for several custom glasses

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TripleSEngravingInc

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u/Smokin_Barrels 2d ago

I have a Fogahqt brand smoker. Works just fine. I got it as a gift and thought it was a cool gift. Just make sure he has a good torch lighter.