2 Large Chilling Ball Metal Whisky Stones - Silver

These two large chilling balls are whisky stones made from metal, finished in a bright, polished silver that catches the light at the bottom of a glass. Each one is a smooth round ball 5cm across, plain and simple, with nothing on the surface to interrupt the shine. They take the place of ice cubes: chilled ahead of time and lowered into a drink, they cool a measure of whisky, and being metal they leave nothing to melt into the glass. At 5cm across they are generously sized, so they sit best in a wide tumbler rather than a narrow glass.

We think they make a thoughtful Father's Day gift for a dad who enjoys a slow dram at the end of the week, and a welcome Christmas present for a grandfather who keeps a good bottle on the sideboard. They suit a home bar, a drinks trolley or the cupboard where the tumblers live, and they are a neat answer for anyone who likes a whisky cool but would rather not add ice. Small enough to tuck into a stocking or wrap alongside a bottle, they are the kind of gift that gets brought out every time guests come round for a nightcap.

Both balls are made from metal with a polished silver finish and a smooth, even surface. Rinse them in warm water after use and dry them thoroughly with a soft cloth before putting them away, as you would any metal barware, and wipe away fingermarks with a dry cloth to keep the shine bright. Lower them gently into the glass with a spoon rather than dropping them in, as a 5cm metal ball can knock against the base of a tumbler. To give them as a present, wrap them with a favourite bottle of whisky and a pair of heavy tumblers for a Father's Day or Christmas gift that is ready to enjoy that evening.

How big are these whisky stones?

Each ball is 5cm across, a generous size that sits best in a wide tumbler rather than a narrow or tall glass.

What are the chilling balls made of?

They are made from metal with a polished silver finish, smooth and round all over with no markings on the surface.

How do I use metal whisky stones?

Chill them ahead of time, then lower them gently into the glass in place of ice; being metal, they leave nothing to melt into your drink.

How should I clean the whisky stones?

Rinse them in warm water after use and dry them thoroughly with a soft cloth before putting them away, as with any metal barware.

How many chilling balls are there?

There are two large metal chilling balls, each one a smooth silver sphere 5cm across, so you can share them between two glasses.

Would these make a good gift?

We think they make a thoughtful Father's Day or Christmas gift for a dad or grandfather who enjoys a glass of whisky without ice.