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Drink Chiller Coaster

uppgrade — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 11:28:29 +0000

[$42] In this ridiculous summer heat, whiskey stones and ice may not be enough to keep your hooch cold, but we’re willing to bet if you throw in a Drink Chiller Coaster you’ll be sipping pretty all day. The Drink Chiller is a pretty simple concept: it’s just a deep coaster, kind of like a koozie and a coaster combined. Loose enough to easily slide your tumbler in and of at will, and stylish enough to present to company.

Hungover Cookbook

uppgrade — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:11:26 +0000

[$8] We’re posting this on a Monday so you can order in time for next weekend’s shenanigans. The Hangover Cookbook is more than just a bunch of tasty treats to down while you’re recovering though- it’s got quizzes and graphs to help you keep track of your recovery and analyze your altered state of mind. That is if you can pry yourself away from the toilet bowl for five minutes.

Corkcicle

uppgrade — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:22:48 +0000

[$25] There’s no one that’s quite as passionate about their booze as a wine lover. A wine lover will talk to you for hours about all the intricate flavors of a particular bottle when all you would have tasted is grape juice and alcohol. While we don’t profess to be wine experts ourselves, we do think we’ve found a cool gadget for the true wine-o’s out there: the Corkcicle, a unique way for keeping your bottle chilled. The Corkcicle looks like an icicle attached to a cork, but that’s just the aesthetic. The “icicle” is really a safe plastic mold filled with non-toxic freeze gel. This way, your wine stays cold but doesn’t get watered-down.

Roller Rock Glass

uppgrade — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:28:05 +0000

[$22] We’re always looking for new and interesting ways to get smashed, so when we originally spotted the Roller Rock Glass at 9AM on a Tuesday, we wondered if it was too early in the morning to give the glass a try. Then we remembered we don’t care- it’s never too early for a drink. The Roller Rock Glass uses a 2″ diameter ice ball mold and a uniquely shaped glass that allows said ball to roll on a track around the bottom of the glass. The result not only looks awesome (and is really fun to swirl) but it also chills your drink faster than regular cubed ice while diluting your drink slower than regular ice. Oh, the miracles of science.

Spiegelau Beer Classics Connoisseur Set

uppgrade — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:37:40 +0000

[$35] Any true brethren of the beer knows that to get the most of any particular style of beer, you have to pair your booze with the right glass. It’s not just a matter of style either: different glass shapes are designed to maximize the appearance, aroma, flavor and texture of different brews. If you haven’t already built yourself a collection of quality beer glasses, check out the Spiegelau Beer Classics Connoisseur Set to get you started. The Spiegelau Connoisseur Set comes with a stemmed poisoner glass, a lager glass, a wheat beer glass, and a tall pilsner glass. Each is made with lead-free crystal in Germany with laser-cut rims and polished surfaces for smooth drinking. If that’s not enough to wet your appetite, each glass also has a platinum finish to increase durability and shine. It’s the perfect gift for the ~~alcoholic~~ beer-lover in your life.

J.Crew Leather Flask: This Way Up

uppgrade — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:34:28 +0000

[$43] In case you don’t quite have the concept of “drinking” down, J.Crew has got you covered. Their This Way Up Leather Flask provides a simple yet firm reminder that when consuming liquids, remember to tilt your container upward before swigging. It’s also really sharp looking as far as flasks are concerned. Other than that, what more can we say? Trick question; a lot. The J.Crew Leather Flask holds 8oz. of your favorite booze, wrapped in genuine tanned leather to keep your grip firm and your flask stylish. Alright we lied- there really isn’t that much else to say. But it’s a sweet looking flask and you should purchase it if you’re a fan of concealed drinking.

The Ultimate Bar Book

uppgrade — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:40:12 +0000

[$18] Drunkenly bouncing from pub to pub like a toddler learning to walk is great fun. No one’s denying that. But sometimes it’s also good to have the crew over to your house and not pay $10 per drink. For such an occasion you’ll want to make sure you have a copy of the Ultimate Bar Book- it’s got enough cocktail recipes (about a thousand) to satisfy even the pickiest of drinkers. The Ultimate Bar Book is exactly what it says it is: the ultimate guide to boozy drinks. If it can be guzzled, sipped, or lit on fire and chugged, it’s probably in this book. So next time you need to make something fancy for some girl you’re trying to impress, don’t waste your time cruising for internet recipes like an amateur; break out your copy of the Ultimate Bar book and flip through its classy, hardbound pages for the perfect martini. Also makes a great gift for, um, functioning alcoholics.

Collapsible Shot Glass

uppgrade — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:18:23 +0000

[$16] To paraphrase Neil Armstrong, the Collapsible Shot Glass is one small drink for man, one giant gulp for mankind… or something like that. This handy, compact shot glass just became the new lead gadget in our mobile drinking arsenal. And yes, we really do have a mobile drinking arsenal because we steadfastly support anything and everything that allows us to get inappropriately drunk in absurd places. Man, do we have problems- anyway, the Collapsible Shot Glass holds 1.7 oz of your favorite liquid refreshment and is built with food-grade stainless steel. Believe it or not, when fully extended it doesn’t leak a bit, which is handy considering it’s, you a know, a glass. Comes with a carabiner clip for your keychain and a faux-leather travel case. Seriously, we may have a drinking problem but the person who invented this must have been a fiend.

Lens Shot Glasses

uppgrade — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:45:10 +0000

[$18 for 3] If Facebook has shown us anything, it’s that photography and excessive drinking go great together… right up until you have to apply for a job. Photojojo has taken this premise literally with their Lens Shot Glasses, a set of 3 ceramic 1.5oz shots designed to replicate a Canon EF 24-105mm lens. While the obvious purpose of Lens Shot Glasses is to get tanked and accidentally drop them, they’re also great for storing all kinds of little trinkets as you’ll see below. They’re the perfect gift for the photographer, alcoholic, or alcoholic photographer in your life.

[via HolyCool]

Koln Copper Beer Tankard

uppgrade — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:03:48 +0000

[$27] Pay homage to the monarchs of old this weekend by guzzling your hearty brew out of a Koln Copper Beer Tankard. Then condescendingly laugh at your fellow man as they sip their effeminate light beer out of a simpleton’s glass mug. Peasants! All of them peasants! Was that over the top? Sorry, we were just taking a cue from Home Wet Bar’s marketing gurus. Anyway, the Copper Beer Tankard: it’s hand crafted from solid copper, wrapped in a tarnish-resistant coating, and finished with nickel lining. It holds 16oz of your favorite swill and makes you look like a boss. Get some.

Ekke Shot Glasses Make Drinking Even More Fun

uppgrade — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:04:52 +0000

[$40] It’s Friday again, which means another obligatory alcohol related post- yes, we know we have a problem, but we don’t care. This week we’re checking out a concept that uses the premise of whiskey stones and steps it up to a whole new level of awesomeness. Ekke Shot Glasses are made with the same non-porous soapstone as whiskey stones, allowing you to cool your shots the same way you would a stiff drink. They’re amazing in every way. Designed by Thea Mehl and produced in India’s ISO certified Amit Stoneworks, Ekke Shot Glasses chill your shot from the outside-in. Simply store the glasses in your freezer to get them ultra cold, then pour away. And if cold shots aren’t your thing, these glasses still look great at any party or just sitting on the shelf. Use them once and you’ll never buy another shot glass again. Images yonder.

Party On: Shot Glass Checkers

uppgrade — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:15:10 +0000

[$20] Are you tired of the same old drinking games? Yeah, neither are we. But if you feel like adding a little variety to the line-up (and you’re the kind of guy that can down 12 shots no problem) definitely check out Shot Glass Checkers. This hardcore party game comes with a 14” x 14” glass checker board, along with 13 frosted and 13 clear shot glasses. The manufacturer recommends you play in teams, but let’s be real- that’s totally for sissies. The rules are simple: if you get jumped, you drink, if you get crowned, drink double. Works for us.

Skull Stein Glass

uppgrade — Tue, 24 May 2011 17:21:26 +0000

[$12] If you’re building your first bachelor pad, there’s a few things you need: a flat screen TV, a big, comfy couch, a kegerator or at least a dedicated beer fridge, and of course, novelty glasses from which to drink said beer. And don’t go out and buy mugs that look like a boot- it’s been done. Instead, pick yourself up a few Skull Stein Glasses and drink the way real men drink: from something that resembles a human head. The Skull Stein Glass is a 5″ tall mug of awesomeness complete with a bone shaped handle and the obvious molded skull face thing. What else is there to say, really? They’re only 12 clams a pop so pick up a few and chug until you can’t feel feelings. Images after the break.

[Urban Outfitters via Cool Material]

On the Rocks Set

uppgrade — Wed, 04 May 2011 18:46:02 +0000

[$35] For those in the crowd who enjoy an evening nightcap, or who just like to get hammered after work, the One the Rocks Set is the perfect way to chill your hard spirits. Simply keep a few of these granite stones in your freezer and drop them in a glass of whiskey, scotch – whatever you prefer – and drink away. Just a word of warning: if you’ve been using ice to chill your drinks, expect your booze to taste significantly stronger when using stones (not that a manly-man like yourself can’t handle a little extra zip). Each of the granite stones in the On the Rocks Set is the hand-crafted work of artists Arra David and Anne Johnson. Apparently they collected the rocks from the beaches of New Englad, which I’m sure took forever and a day and probably inspired them to do a good bit of drinking themselves. Cheers!

[via Uncommon Goods]