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Ashlé Rose
October 17, 2023
Great Addtion to someone’s home bar
I would say do not buy this if you want it to be your first bar set. As in to set the tone. I would say buy this as an addition to a bar. Or an addition to a bar kit. Because it literally comes in a skinny box and all the pieces are just kind of there and ready to go. it’s not really a display kit it’s more of an add-on.I would say the pieces do feel very high-quality, and I don’t feel very thin, which, honestly I was impressed by. And I would also say that I would give This is a gift to add onto someone’s bar like somebody who already has them in their basement, but not to start off.If you want something in your kitchen, yeah go for it! But it shouldn’t be a pinnacle centerpiece.That’s the only real critique I have is that it looks like it’s going to be this beautiful set up once you get it together and it’s really not it’s very small. But for someone who’s already set up at home perfect!And I would say that the items inside are high-quality, they don’t feel like painted steel or anything they feel like real stainless steel so 100% five out of five.
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Alessandro
October 14, 2023
Five stars, but the holding base is horrible
I am giving five stars ONLY because of the quality of the set, but the holding base almost warrants a full star off. The utensils are, in fact, absolutely great: very large shaker and really-good quality tools in general. The stirring spoon, pestle and strainer in particular are very well-made. The only downside of the utensils in general is the few measurements available within the jigger: I would have really preferred level lines for fractional measurements, but I can deal with that.The true problem with the set is, as mentioned, the base. It is not transparent plastic, but rather is pretty opaque and has prints over the surface with the manufacturer name (and no, they cannot be removed), plus adhesive labels that are really hard to remove. It really is just a poorly-made and badly-looking piece of plastic. Furthermore, the placement of the stirring spoon is such that it is really unstable, and just a small movement will cause it to fall off the base. I am attaching a picture of the base for reference.Again, buy this for the single set tools, but you can throw the base away without a second thought.
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kylemata
October 10, 2023
Great quality; Works as promised; Stickers were a bit difficult to remove
I think it's best to start off with the two, glaring negatives:1) The manual recommends that the stickers on the stand should be removed. Removing them is entirely for aesthetic reasons and not required, but they were quite difficult to get off in a colder climate. I wonder if there was a good reason to put the stickers directly on the plastic? Anyway, it was a bit of an inconvenience for the first half-hour of owning this shaker set.2) Despite following assembly instructions and placing the stand on a flat surface, and despite putting the mixing spoon in the groove it's intended to sit in, it is incredibly easy for the mixing spoon to topple over and fall off of the stand. My solution to this was to place the mixing spoon's open side against a wall, so that it can't escape easily. You might alternatively consider placing a piece of tape where the gap is, to "lock/unlock" it from toppling over. It's a minor (possibly common/frequent?) gripe that I wish was addressed in the design......But after you get past those two issues, this is a great product. The quality of the materials don't effect the flavor of the drinks mixed in them, which is exactly how it should be! Everything (besides the mixing spoon) fits in the stand perfectly. All of the tools are standard and seem to work as expected, and cleaning them is very easy too.I recommend this to people who do not already own a cocktail shaker set; It also makes a great gift for friends/family, too!4/5
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Jonathan Pedrone
September 27, 2023
Great basic bar set
This bartender kit comes with a shaker, jigger, tongs, corkscrew, muddler, spoon, strainer and a plastic stand that you can assemble that will hold all the parts for the bar set.I personally like the shaker the most because that is what I will get the most use out of making mixed drinks. This is a basic bar set that is perfect for any home bar that provides all you need for making mixed drinks. The plastic stand is also a nice touch because you can display all of your tools efficiently and easily in your kitchen or bar for easy access. I do wish that the shaker had some sort of measurement markings on the outside of it for mixing purposes, so you will have to use the jigger and a measuring cup of. some type to correctly measure for your cocktails. Everything is fairly easy to clean (I just dropped it in the dishwasher).This is also very gift-able for someone with a home bar. Overall I really like this set.
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Margaret Choi
October 09, 2023
Price is about right for the quality
It was hard to find under $30 with a reasonable quality. This set is okay. The material is not top but, again, it's reasonable for the price I paid. Peeling progress was a bit annoying. At the end looking great to show off.
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Such a great starter kit!!
This bartending kit is perfect if you are just starting out with mixing drinks. Brought it on a long weekend away with family and it was great to have everything I needed to make some simple drinks, but with the whole set it made it feel fancier haha. The shaker works well, has a tight seal without much pressure. The double jigger is handy and accurate, and I like the muddle and ice tongs included. The mixing sooon having a flat bottom so it can stand up is a nice touch.Excellent starter set. My only complaint would be that the shaker itself gets VERY cold when you’re mixing up a drink. Definitely user error on my part, and I would suggest having a hand towel handy if you’re making multiple drinks for people so you can still feel your fingers afterwards.
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love to read
October 09, 2023
A Must-Have Gift Idea for Mixologists: Easy-to-Assemble Home Bar Accessory
This product is a great gift idea for your mixologist friend, and it's great for your own home bar. It's easy to put together, and the clear stand blends in with any decor. You can use this accessory to craft classic cocktails like an Old Fashioned or even a Cosmopolitan.However, I do have one significant criticism of this item - the protective film on the Plexiglas was very difficult to remove. It would have been helpful if there was a small paper tab or lip to make this process easier.
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