The smoker is a round beech wood disc that sits straight on top of any rocks glass or tumbler. You load chips into the mesh filter, light them, and the smoke settles down into the drink below.
The difference is noticeable from the first sip, and the whole thing takes about half a minute. It turns an ordinary Friday whiskey into something that feels like an occasion.
You get four tins of chips including apple, cherry and walnut, so there’s genuine experimenting to be done rather than one flavour you either like or don’t.
Different woods suit different spirits, so a bourbon drinker and a whisky drinker will land on different favourites. That exploration is a large part of what makes it get used repeatedly.
A gold cocktail spoon and a cleaning brush are included too, all in a black gift box that looks a good deal more expensive than the price. The brush matters more than it sounds — a clogged filter ruins the next drink.
It suits home bartenders, old fashioned devotees and the person whose Friday night ritual is worth elevating. It’s also excellent for anyone who likes showing off a bit on camera.
It’s a proper gift rather than a stocking filler, and it looks the part the moment the box is opened, before they’ve even tried it.
Important before you buy: it needs a kitchen torch and one isn’t included. A regular lighter won’t get the chips going properly. Add a cheap torch to the order or you’ve given someone a kit they can’t use on the night.
✔ Beech wood smoker that sits on top of any rocks glass
✔ Four tins of chips including apple, cherry and walnut
✔ Smokes a drink in about thirty seconds
✔ Includes a gold cocktail spoon and cleaning brush
✔ Arrives in a black gift box that looks premium
