Strange Ice Wedge Whiskey Glass: Does it Work?
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- By request I'm testing out the Corkcicle Whiskey Ice Wedge glass to see if it really works, plus a hack to see if it's even necessary! Watch a short 1-year update here: • 10 Previously Reviewed...
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This inspired me to try one for myself! The whiskey . . . not this ice thing.
Ya whiskey is designed to be enjoyed at room temperature not iced.
Pmike404 it’s just preference
@@Pmike404 It's preference.
@@Pmike404 my guy the only think it's designed for is to be drank
@@Pmike404 its preferences
Wait. Did anyone else think that it was a hack where you simply just tilt the glass in the freezer?
Luca Gacy Me and my friend make polymer clay holders that hold the glass at an angle but make sure it doesn’t tip. They’re super easy to make and super cheap. If you wanted a DIY version you could totally use polymer clay, then decorate how you want.
@@BMarie774 or just tilt it and sandwich it between two heavier things
Yeah I already thought about that
Trigger Men Plays Wouldn’t be tip safe like the holders....
ME LOL
Think it's really cool how often you are uploading at the moment. It's nice to see that you not only care about reviews but also about entertaining the people who are stuck in their houses. Max respect!
Bailey *STILL* looking for that lizard I see 👀 4:45
It's gotta be there somewhere. Haha
Too much work for me, i'll just put the whiskey in the freezer because it doesn't freeze LOL
The point is to have the water dilute the whisky and bring out the flavor. So chilling the whisky is not really the best way. Unless you just like it without water.
@@MisterRorschach90 diluting whiskey...weakness disgusts me
@@hans3331000 Oh no people have different preferences! Get over yourself.
@@hans3331000 Sorry to say Jimmy boy but many whiskey's REQUIRE water to bring out the oils from the barrels it's aged in in order to make it pallatable and enhance the overall oak flavor of the whiskey, if you're interested there is an episode of the modern rogue on youtube here on the very subject.
@@MisterRorschach90 he ain't even drinking Wiskey it's jd lol
I like the shape of the ice with the drink....its more for show. Who cares if someone is doing the same review...we came here first.😊 Be safe everyone!
The best spirit to put in a glass is the one you enjoy. The best way to enjoy it is the way you enjoy it. However I think I'll stick with stones they never melt and are infinity reusable.
I'd like to see you review more whisky stones like different shapes, materials and such. If you're interested in that.
I have a pack of six stones and usually 3 for a glass like that will hold out for 2 glasses of three fingers. Naturally length will vary depending on how slow you drink and if you keep your whiskey chilled or not. I keep mine in a wine chiller at around 50 degrees because I live in a hot climate.
For just one shot then one stone will last a long time.
Ok Millhouse
How do you whiskey?(MBs will get it.)
Bailey is way more attractive than a lot of barflies!
@@hotfood1752 U N F U N N Y O V E R U S E D M E M E
Caleb #big D yeah it’s most definitely over used
Amen
Wtf is a barfly? You must go to the bar a lot...you should stop lol
simp is overused but it does give us and actual word to describe people who would do anything for a women because they want sex
I was mildly interested when I saw your review but then realized it is $19.95 for one glass!! For that reason, I'm out.
Lmaooo might as well simply tilt your glass in the freezer like a Panna Cotta
the price isn't to bad in my opinion but i don't know 3 hours beforehand that i'm gonna drink a glass of whiskey with ice in 3-4 hours.
if i drink it on the rocks (which is 50/50) i just have an bag of ice.
and if you're gonna drink whiskey in the las vegas heat at least finish the whiskey before the ice is cooking
I got Shark Tank vibes from your comment.
Lol like they say on shark tank I am out
Yes, I was going to say, did I start that? But yes, I stole that catchphrase from Shark Tank, so I can't assume I'm the one who started it 😏
“Slowly poor the water through the wedge until the glass is full. Easy enough...” immediately followed by “whoops” 😛
run water over the glass next time before trying to removed the silicone top
I was thinking the same thing about how to remove it, I'm sorry but I think sometimes is he trying to be difficult and do it that way or is he really that stupid or is that all part of his ploy to get you the watch his channel by saying let me show you how a idiots does this but I had even a bigger novel idea just put a glass of water in the freezer to get the same effect without buying that stupid piece of plastic
@@grangergreenback7152 why? so the wedge of ice would get loose even quicker?
hes using it as the manufacturers intended and he typically follows the instructions as intended to show you how the product was designed to be used.
if you don't like that, then i guess you're the people we have to engineer products around to make sure you dont hurt yourselves
Granger Greenback he just follows the directions as close as he can usually.
TheHeadincharge I know. I have watched the channel. Many times he follows the directions but then modifies them if they are missing things
@@t_c5266 I agree with this and this is why I like his reviews.
The design of a product isn't strictly retained at the manifestation of the product itself; it reaches all throughout the entire product, including the paperwork and instructions. You can have a well-designed, functional product, but garbage paperwork and instructions that make no sense will come as a detriment to the final iteration of the product.
Oh wow, kinda surprised about the glass, it's bigger than it looks. If anything is a nice conversation starter. Great vid, man, as always. Kudos.
Imagine a party with everybody trying to peel off those silicone moulds! Tumblers flying, conking noggins, elbows in eyes... and that's _sober!_ I would pay to watch that show. Slapstick improv at its finest!
"Potato Juice" could be used also...
In Russia, the potato juices _you._
(You heard my bad fake accent right??)
@@maggpiprime954 hahaha 😁
Oh wait, in Soviet Russia Putin will put Polonium in my drink.😁
@@retluoc hahahahaha, I love this comment. Imma go snitch on Russia brb
me watching this at the start: "the ice chunk is just going to get loose and be annoying"
me at the end: "yup"
Yeah, pretty much why I don't like this product. Of course I like the idea, but you can see what will happen far before it happens.
Not to mention I drink my whiskey/tequila straight unless it's a blazing hot day outside and I feel like drinking outside.
I think it would be a lot better if they had water sealed at an angle inside the glass (with enough room for it to expand when frozen, of course). It wouldn't water down the whisk(e)y as it thaws and you don't have to worry about it coming loose.
That's why I just stick with my whiskey stones or the big ice sphere if stones aren't available
Yeah I thought it had like water or freezer pack... Stuff... I don't knkw what they call it. Some sort of gel. That you would freeze. Not just a way to hold your water at an angle. I could just tighten My glass. Also, if it was a sealed compartment with gel it wouldn't be a loose annoying ice wedge when your drinking.
@@CalculyticCuber I don't know if they sell it where you live, but try out 40 creek spike. It's a honey spiced Canadian rye whiskey and is very good. I enjoy it straight, it's also great In a whiskey Sour or with ginger ale.
It's not drinking alone if the dog is there.
Thos is my new moto 😄👏
Said every alcoholic, to feel better about their actions.
I know you're just making a joke, but I come from a long line of alcoholics, and nearly became one myself, at age 22. I was drinking all by myself, a bottle every weekend, moonshine I guess you guys call it, the homemade high-proof alcohol. And my father died when I was just 10 years old, simply because he couldn't say no to the drink. I wouldn't know what to tell you, if you asked me for his cause of death, cos that would probably be hyperventilating, and that he couldn't sustain his breathing, when the life support system was switched off. But even if he had survived, he would have to learn to walk and talk, all the basic things, all over again. So maybe he was better off, passing the way he did. But the bottom line is, he wouldn't have been in that situation in the first place, if he only had the strength to just say no thanks to alcohol. And my uncle died from years of alcohol abuse as well, and I suspect it played a part in the other deaths in the family on my father's side, as well. His cousin, his father (My grandfather), and at least one of his own brothers. And a couple of the guys in my grandfathers generation, meaning a couple of my grandfathers brothers. But I'm not saying that you can't drink alcohol at all, but I just want you to know, that along traffic accidents and cancer, alcohol is one of the top 3 killlers in the world, but please correct me if I'm wrong, with links with stats to back it up. But either way, I know that at least I grew up without a father since I was 10, because of the power alcohol potentially holds. But I didn't go "Cold Turkey" because of that, but I did change my ways, and now treat alcohol with the utmost respect. A quality I think should be sought when posting a joke like this. And I'm not even upset, because I lost my dad more than 30 years ago. You get used to it, and you get over it, is what I'm saying, basically. But although I'm not upset, doesn't mean that someone else won't be. And that's why I shared my experience regarding alcohol here. And just to be clear, I'm not hating on you, at all, that's not who I am as a person. Just wanted to offer a different perspective, that might be something to think about. Either way, that's entirely up to you, I'm not the thought or free speech police, do as you like. I just think maybe alcohol is potentially too serious to joke with like that, since so many people are affected negatively, you tell me. But as I said, I don't have all the answers, just my opinions. And you don't have to listen to them, or follow them. It's all good, either way. 👍😊
I didn't know somebody else review this product as well but as a UA-camr I respect how you handle your business.
I watched the person use this. Doesn't matter, will still watch.
Craszy russian hacker did
I can smell that whiskey through the video and it sent a chill down my spine.
The ice still melts into your drink. So what's the point?
I thought there would be a glass separation between the drink and the ice.
Aside from the visual appeal, the ice melts much slower because the exposed surface area is reduced compared to the same amount of ice in cube form. Same concept as the large ice balls. Good for slow sippers.
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@5:17 bailey still looking for that lizard in the bush 😂😭🤣
4:45 larger cubes would have lower surface area than a lot of smaller cubes. So that's why they melt slower
*bump
Just what we all need during this time of "need"... whiskey ;P
P.s. does your trainer know you have HUNGRY MAN in the freezer?!!?
I have heard alcohol sales are up in grocery stores! LOL that's my son's TV dinner!
Alcohol sales are up because people need liquid courage to brave their families suffocating them! Lmao!
@@Freakinreviews Sure it is. ;-)
I used to call them TB dinners when I was young.
@@scaper8 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦♀️🤢😘😉😋🤬🤷♀️
"Pretentious" was a good description of this device. It's something you send your drinking buddy for X-Mas., and they won't use it more than once.
You meant the post of some Russian guy ? He had 8 ice gadgets, including this glass. I do think your reviews are more thorough.
"Some Russian guy"
@@Rob8 people like what they like. Maybe just let people do their own thing and stop judging people.
It's basically unboxing channels right now with the stay at home orders. he's literally churning the videos out by the dozens every day and I compare it to unbox therapy with how quick and effortless the videos are.
@@Rob8 you could just not watch🤷♂️
Russian hackers channel makes me cringe seeing all the boxes, plastic packaging and other garbage that he nonchalantly tosses to the side. You know he doesn’t care just by the way he tears the things open and throws it to the side. I used to watch some of his vids but couldn’t take the wastefulness anymore. Oh well....
This channel is soooo underrated... I've got tons of hours of entertainment...just love it!!!! Keep up the good work
I’d rather watch your channel than others you have my support.
Thank you for doing all the extra videos im sure they help a lot people who are not stuck inside all the time
Your tequila story sounds like my whisky story 😂
His tequila story and your whiskey story sounds like my Bacardi 151 rum story 🥃🥃🥃🥃🤢🤮
@@ZepG LOL yeah mine was with rum also but Bacardi Melon :D And I don't even like alcohol, just beer for me. I've only had the hard stuff a few times since that experience.
@@ZepG Haha, you guys are missing out! Glad the only liquor I ever got too drunk on was flavored vodka. Ughghghgh.... Never again
@@ZepG Their Tequila, Whisky and your Bacardi sound like my Cognac story....
Me too!! It was Jim instead of Jack though, lol
This video inspired drunk me to buy one, and oh my gosh its awesome. Here in Japan covid isn't so crazy so having a couple friends over this was immediately a conversation piece haha.
Jack Daniels, the perfect whiskey for those that never have whiskey.
What about Black label?
Jameson is a bit more friendly which is a good way to start a beginner. Jack has a bit more character that might turn off a newcomer.
Devoldo the only whiskey I drink (JD) it might not be as smooth as crown but has a way better taste!!! And I’m just a good ol country boy, so jack is the best! If I want to piss a liberal off I’ll say. I’m just a country, male, straight, conservative, from the south, love guns, one man one woman, trump 2020, Christian! And watch em get triggered!
JD is Tennessee vomit. You can emulate the flavor perfectly by just leaving canned corn sitting out for a week or two.
If your drink order includes the words "and coke" Jack's fine.
If you have a cat or have friends who do there is this item called pretty litter. It is supposed to tell you if your cat is healthy or not when they pee would be interesting IMO that is a HUGE claim
Tell us about that “infamous” 2012 night
Lol please
Ima tequila man. 😎
I was pleasantly surprised the glass didn't shatter, when it was covered. Thumbs up for that.
"Some people have it right out of the bottle." An intervention may be required for those who do.
I like the fact that he addressed that the other channel made the same review because usually other channels don’t
21 likes 0 views looks like some have already been drinking whisky!
It's how global servers work on monetized videos 🙈 really? Really? This has been happening for almost a decade #numberphile301
This is one of the only guys i trust with a review video on a product
I knew you didn't copy CRH, in fact when I clicked on his video yesterday I thought it was you because I just saw the glass in the thumbnail. You always do a much better job reviewing things... ❤️
Agreed. I find CRH annoying and unwatchable. Gimme Freakin' Reviews any day!
There is no wrong way to enjoy your whiskey, you do you! Stay safe everyone!
Yes, your dog would probably not be interested in Jack Daniels, she'd want Bailey's...
(Background everyone groans)
I know, that was horrible 😉
But seriously, you're right, very well designed for a product that I don't believe has a practical use, but a good review.
horrible joke... I came up with it too ;)
Boo this comment sucks
Can you do a video on the different shaped ice molds. Like the round ice balls and maybe the whiskey stones or something like that
0:49 _"You can just enjoy two videos with the same glass in it that came out this week"_
So ridiculous this even needs to be said, honestly
I knew there was a reason why i keep coming back to your videos, even though I've no interest in most of the products tested.
You're a MUSE fan!!!
I'm a purist, no ice in my whisk(e)y. Still a fun design idea though, could use it to cool cocktails or fruit juice :)
I think you're supposed to drink it with the top of the wedge against your lips so you get the whiskey in full contact with the ice as you drink it... plus it probably looks better visually.
So for the price of $19.95 is it worth it? Or will the ugly ice suff"ice"?
🤣🤣🤔🤷♀️😘
Whats stopping you from just freezing a glass with a little water in it on an angle?
3:42 personally i think it would look cooler if you used distilled water for the lce.
Why?
@@TheBello2009 Distilled water freezes more clearly.
@@TheBello2009 It results in clearer ice, since there's less air and minerals dissolved in the water to make it cloudy. Boiling it before freezing also further improves the clarity.
I’m glad that you put your disclaimer at the beginning because I def just watched CRH video yesterday 😂
Imagine freezing coke instead of water. Add some flavors
Had a little cousin made coke/ orange juice ice cubes once.....
Me and my older cousin found them later that day when we were looking for normal ice cubes, turns out coke/OJ cubes go quite well with vodka!
This is very aesthetically pleasing. And breaking the fourth wall is like what Deadpool did a lot in the first movie lol
Hey, can I be one of those friends you sit down at a bar with?
I agree certain whiskeys are better on the rocks than others. That being said, I received this glass as a gift and I really like it. It seems to work good and is aesthetically pleasing. Thank you for the review and for everything you do!
"Bailey your not getting any whiskey"
6:15 that small bump in the ice is much better than spending $20 on a triangle of silicone
I have to say, a tad disappointed when you presented Jack D as a Whisky, sir 😂💚👍
Bailey still looking for that Lizard @ 4:45 lol.
Hint: drink the whisky BEFORE the ice melts....
I have had one of those glasses for 4 or 5 years to drink my Scotch with and love it, but have never had an issue getting the spacer out. The Whiskey looks delicious.
I'll send you some Irish whiskey🥃
Me too!
Err.......I mean, send me some too.😁
@@thebruce9042 Okay will Jameson do?
Jaymo.....nooooo lol I have bad memories with jaymo
@@gmac5112 Jameson would be lovely. Thanks.
@@thebruce9042 I am here in Ireland and my favourite one is Canadian club🤣
Bailey is such a good dog !! I want to hug her !
Don't worry about that *other* channel. They refuse to actually research products and are a dumpster fire of information.
Instead of wrestling with the silicone bit to get it out, let it sit for a minute or two. Just long enough for the surfaces warm a teeny bit and let the contact areas start the process of melting. I haven't tried it with this product, but it's worked for other ice molds that were a pain to separate. Also avoids tearing the silicone bit from rough treatment, which by the shape of it I'd think would be likely for this after prolonged use.
This is the dumbest product I’ve seen in quite some time. Just tip your glass in the freezer..
Someone didn't watch the whole video....lol
@@jennifermurray4387 it's still a dumb idea. More plastic shite in the landfills
Hi James!
Always GREAT to see you and your trusty sidekick Bailey. This glass seems OK, but it sure packs a wallop at check out. I don't drink a lot of leaded beverages, but when I do, I usually want more than one glass during my evening. THANKS for your added content during the lock-down.
👍👍👍 😷STAY😷HOME😷STAY😷SAFE😷 😎😎😎
I've been using this method for years with water bottles. Drink half the bottle, then stick it tilted in the freezer. Once it's frozen, take a new bottle, pour half of it into the frozen one, then stick the new bottle tilted in the freezer. Keeps the cycle going. That way all day long you have ice cold water.
Billy is probably very happy that you are at home all the time during this lockdown. So are we!
Its neat but my freezer has wire racks, and I find it just as easy to nest the edge of the glass between two wires until the angle of the water is wedged. Works just as nicely 👍🏻
Great review as always
I have used Reusable Ice Cube Balls Plastic Refreezable Ice Drinks Bar Parties Whisky ! in the past. I think I got them when I was having a small get together. They worked fine, I liked them since it did not water down my drink.
I got one of these for a buddy as a present but I think your solution of just tilting the glasses in the freezer is cheaper and better - thank you for saving me $80.
Little off topic but reminds me of culinary school making diff color panacottas.. You pour 1/2 into a glass and tilt it to a 45 in a fridge to set... After its set you add the other flavor/color and put it in fridge to set and it makes that cool pattern.
I'm not a whiskey drinker myself, but I do this with water bottles. I fill them up just less than half and lay them on their side in the freezer. Then when I want ice water I just fill the bottle up. The vertical ice cools the water faster for longer.
I know a guy who actually owns a bar, im big friends with him, he always takes my suggestion to heart and love what i say, I might actually suggest this to him.
I watch you for great and honest info. That other channel I watch for good laughs.
Love you honest review videos!❤️
I love the design and it's a great unique gift for the cocktail gadget fan out there
Id like to point out that it's always good to have more than one review from various channels.
I have one of these (was a gift) and I have no issue pulling out the wedge. Also mine does not allow water to get behind the wedge like yours did. It does do a good job, but you only get one, maybe two drinks out of it before it melts.
You're seriously the only person in the world who can pull of those glasses now... Everyone else would just be trying!
It is beautiful, but I prefer neat, doesn't dull the flavor
I really like when more than one person review something. Since every one isn't the same. And different views.
The Tequila Monster has a cruel sense of humour.
I myself am no longer on speaking terms with it.
Have you ever tried Whiskey Stones? They're soapstone cubes you put in the freezer and use to chill your drink without diluting it. Or adding freezer flavour to it.
Soapstone is softer than granite and won't accidentally scratch the glass. And, it stays colder for longer than ice.
I bought some for my stepdad awhile ago, but I don't think it proved practical for him in the long run. Maybe he prefers his whisky neat.
Fun fact:
Whiskey = Irish & N. American
Whisky = Scottish
Slightly different distillation, ingredients and processes.
I prefer the smoky peat flavour of the malted barley in whisky.
Bailey is the best and seeing her in videos make me so unbelievably happy. 😭❤️😭
I've had one of these for a few years. It works pretty well.
As mentioned below, a little warm water helps to release the rubber mold.
Or even cold water.
Another car mount review/comparison might be nice. I just bought a new car and with such, ended up buying new accessories for it (floor mats, cleaning towels, etc) and with that, I got a new phone mount. It was weird to see how wide of the range of prices were. I straight up chose Walmarts brand "Onn" because it was 5.88 and actually had decent reviews. Everything else was like 15-30 dollars. Ive used it for 5 days and have had no issues!
I love how you "hacked" it and made the slanted cube yourself. lol
Was going to post this. Same trick works great with water bottles for summer sports: fill halfway, freeze tilted, top off with water and it melts a lot slower while still having a useful amount of liquid right from the start.
I do the tilt thing with water bottles during soccer season; fill halfway, freeze over night, fill the other half before I head to the field.
Yoooo rocking the Muse shirt. Didn't know you had such excellent taste in music.
How do people thumbs down James’s videos ? Dude is awesome
the tilted glass seems better.
One Tip, to make the ICE more Crystal clear, use Boiled water, (it has little or no air in the water, since the air all bubbled off during boiling), and hence the ice formed has less white-ish air bubbles formed.
Half for like 3 years now, one of my fav combo is frozen orange juice, with ice cold vodka!!! Frozen Siberian
screw driver!
You can also do this at home without buying anything by simply pouring water into a glass and freezing it, now sure it will be horizontal ice instead of diagonal, but it still achieves the same goal of large surface area ice. (And if you wana go really crazy you could just prop up the glass in your freezer so it comes out diagonal)
Have your whisky or whiskey however you like, it's yours to enjoy. Nice glass btw, I think my father would really enjoy this for his weekend whisky sipping.
4:45actually larger surface area would make it melt faster as it would have more surface to absorb heat.
EVERYONE has "that one tequila night" where you swore off tequila forever
I say enjoy whiskey however you want! One thing I never did was shoot it. I used to drink Jack and Coke/Dr pepper and Old Fashioned. I later started drinking it neat to sip and enjoy the aroma. Now I don't drink any alcohol at all. If you do, drink responsibly! 🥃 Cheers!
Diy hack was awesome
"Couldn't be better!" Dog says "Could very much be better! Could be giving me some treats!"
I think a glass with a plug in the bottom to fill water basically a separate compartment so the water as it melts won’t dilute the drink. Have a sloped later of glass in the glass. If that makes sense.
Whiskey stones or freezing grapes can work even better without watering down the whiskey :) Or if you like the diagonal ice cube, you can tilt a glass in the freezer and get the same effect
Another great video, hugs to Bailey from Neshkoro WI!