When YETI reached out a week ago to pitch its newest product, I took a moment to consider that it didnt already exist. YETI didnt already have a flask? Really?
Well, now it does, and its everything that makes YETI an icon.
Heavy-duty? Yep. Functional? Absolutely. And yes, its a little more expensive than similar-quality products. But as its not wildly expensive ($50 for a flask, $50 for four shot glasses with a nice little carrying case), I imagine itll do just fine on the market.
YETI flask and shot glasses; (photo/Sean McCoy) In short: YETIs flask and shot glasses are exactly what youd expect from the brand that gave us the first premium cooler. And given that its a perfect match for the brands food-and-beverage ethos, its a shocker that they didnt arrive sooner.
YETI Flask
Specs Capacity 7 oz. Material Stainless steel Design Single wall Pros Durable Heavy-duty cap Cons Cap fully removable, so could get lost Sean McCoy YETI Shot Glasses
Specs Capacity 1.7 oz. each Design Double-wall insulated Material Stainless steel Pros Nesting design Stainless carry case Dishwasher safe Cons Expensive Sean McCoy YETI Flask, Shot Glasses Review YETI makes a lovely flask and great little shot glasses. If youve ever used a YETI water bottle or coffee mug, you know what to expect, as the materials are identical. That means its dishwasher-safe, made of 18/8 stainless steel, and colored with DuraCoat, which has proven its resilience over years of hard use.
First, Id say the flask is the star of this kits show. The flask holds 7 ounces (207 mL) of the spirit of your choice.
It has a substantial metal cap that removes entirely from the flask. I expect this to be a polarizing design. On one hand, it makes using the flask very easy. On the other hand, losing the cap is very easy, too.
Im not sure why YETI didnt put a magnet somewhere to snap it to the flask when in use, but it didnt. The cap has a nice seal and seems well made; just beware, it could easily roll away.
YETIs first flask comes with a funnel; (photo/Sean McCoy) The flask comes with a stainless steel funnel that nests nicely into the neck of the flask. Itll do the job.
The shot glasses are rugged and feel like YETI simply shrunk its tumblers down to size. Theyre substantial and feel high-quality in the hand.
The kit of four comes with a rubber-topped storage sleeve. The whole kit is nice and should work exactly as expected. And really, the storage container itself makes for a pretty useful little glass for mixing shots if needed.
YETI shot glasses in storage container; (photo/Sean McCoy) Overall, the flask and shot glass are YETI quality, through and through. And with that comes a YETI price tag. Youll shell out $100 for the whole flask/shot glasses package. Thats significantly more than a similar set from Stanley that retails for $40.
However, the YETI kit is higher quality and more in line with Stanleys premium Stanley Master Unbreakable Hip Flask, which retails for $41. So, YETI hasnt priced itself into the stratosphere with these. Instead, it made a top-shelf flask and shot glasses to house that top-shelf whiskey. Its a fine product and one that will almost certainly survive the test of time.
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