Mobile whisk(e)y, also known as a flask, is a convenient way to carry your favorite spirit with you on the go. Whether you’re traveling, camping, or just enjoying a night out, a flask allows you to enjoy a sip of whiskey or bourbon wherever you are. However, it’s important to properly care for and maintain your flask to ensure that it continues to provide you with a quality drinking experience. In this tutorial, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the care and feeding of your flask.
Choosing the right flask
Before we dive into the care and maintenance of your flask, it’s important to start with choosing the right one. Flasks come in a variety of materials, shapes, and sizes, so it’s important to think about how you’ll be using your flask before making a purchase. Here are some things to consider when choosing a flask:
Material: Flasks are typically made of stainless steel, pewter, or silver. Stainless steel flasks are the most durable and easy to clean, making them a popular choice for many whiskey enthusiasts. Pewter and silver flasks are more decorative but require more maintenance to keep them looking their best.
Shape and size: Flasks come in a range of shapes and sizes, from the traditional rectangular shape to more unique designs. Consider how much whiskey you want to carry and how you’ll be carrying your flask (in a pocket, bag, etc.) when choosing the right size and shape for you.
Personalization: Many flasks can be personalized with engravings or designs, making them a great gift or keepsake. Consider whether you want a personalized flask or a more basic design.
Caring for your flask
Once you’ve chosen the right flask for you, it’s important to properly care for and maintain it to ensure that it stays in top condition. Here are some tips for caring for your flask:
Clean your flask regularly: To prevent the buildup of residue or odors, it’s important to clean your flask regularly. To clean your flask, rinse it with warm water and mild soap, then allow it to air dry completely before refilling.
Avoid using harsh chemicals: Harsh chemicals can damage the finish of your flask, so it’s best to avoid using them when cleaning your flask. Instead, stick to mild soap and warm water for regular cleaning.
Store your flask properly: When not in use, store your flask in a cool, dark place to prevent damage from sunlight or heat. Make sure to empty your flask before storing it to prevent any residue from building up.
Avoid carbonated beverages: Flasks are not designed to hold carbonated beverages, as the pressure can cause the flask to leak or even explode. Stick to non-carbonated whiskey or bourbon when using your flask.
Feeding your flask
Now that you know how to care for your flask, let’s talk about feeding it. To get the best drinking experience from your flask, it’s important to choose the right whiskey or bourbon and follow some best practices for filling and enjoying your flask.
Choose high-quality spirits: The quality of the whiskey or bourbon you choose for your flask will greatly impact your drinking experience. Choose a high-quality spirit that you enjoy to ensure a great sip every time.
Fill your flask properly: When filling your flask, make sure to leave a little room at the top to prevent spills when pouring. Avoid overfilling your flask, as this can also lead to spills and leaks.
Enjoy your whiskey responsibly: When enjoying whiskey from your flask, remember to drink responsibly. Pace yourself and savor each sip to fully enjoy the experience.
In conclusion, caring for and feeding your flask is essential to ensure that it continues to provide you with a quality drinking experience. By choosing the right flask, cleaning and storing it properly, and following best practices for filling and enjoying your whiskey, you can enjoy your mobile whiskey wherever you go. Cheers!
Get that massive flask, a pair of JNCO jeans and baby you got a stew goin.
Any flask I buy, I wash it 3 times with Dawn detergent. 2 drops, and hot water, rinse, and repeat twice.
I was expecting some kind of special cleaning method such as special brush or small objects than can scrub the internal side of the flask.. 🤔
I got a glass flask with a leather cover. It came with a metal and a plastic cap. Great for places with metal detectors.
If you’re trying to clean stainless steel just use vinegar and citric acid.
I don’t know why the end reminded me so much of if Jack black played the dude from the big Lebowski but that’s what I got
Lol so the takeaway is minis exist for a reason.. seems better off just washing out a good shaped vodka pint and running that.
Over the years I’ve found a few full flasks from the past, and every time I’ve downed the contents. Some had been aging in the flask for a few months, some for years. So while I’m no connoisseur I still didn’t die from it
Would star san work?
You could do salts and rubbing alcohol. You’d probably have to rinse it a lot
When you jiggled your hinge, i jiggled my hinge, and my hinge is sorta stiff whisper silent styley and it doesnt jiggle. I got the best flask ever turns out!!! Great video!
You should look in to Ukko brand flasks.
What kind of salt is this and what its used for in the video – cleaning or getting rid of vinegar smell?
I got away with sneaking a flask into a live jazz show while being already drunk. They had metal detectors and i forgot my flask was in my back pocket and the guy came over to frisk me and he didn’t search my back pocket and I got it in. So free drinks at the show.
Those big flasks are for like camping or traveling so that you don't have to worry about breaking a glass bottle.. also can carry water in emergency situations.. great show 👍
Pretty sure the hot water color if from the coffee machine.
I actually have a funny story about my hip flask. I had this senior chief I worked under. A real stick in the mud, she banned all canned drinks from combat. I rely on caffeine to stay awake on watch. So what do I do? I bought my flask during a liberty port visit, and filled it with soda and energy drinks.
When the other chiefs saw me taking out the flask to drink my Red Bull on watch, they all just bugged out! 😂 They personally checked the flask and everything and I couldn’t tell what they thought was more ridiculous. That I told them it was just Red Bull in the flask or the fact that I actually did what I said.
Wow, how long can remain whiskey inside a flask ?
I bought a flask to store some water and put it in my slingbag.
Damnit, now I have to go on to Etsy and design a custom flask with my name while I have 4 flasks.