How to smoke an old fashioned at the table in under a minute
Is this the right fit?
- Best for
- home bartenders who already make old fashioneds and want the tableside version, and gift buyers shopping for someone whose whiskey shelf is already handled
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- The torch ships empty because butane cannot legally be shipped filled, so you need a can of lighter butane before the first drink
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A cocktail smoker set built around a mahogany-finish smoking lid that sits directly on top of a rocks glass, plus a quad-flame butane torch and an assortment of wood chips, all stored in a hinged wooden box. You load a pinch of chips into the lid's mesh screen, hit it with the torch for a few seconds, and cap the glass so the smoke settles onto the drink. The quad-flame head is the meaningful upgrade over single-jet torches: it lights the chips in one pass instead of chasing a smolder around the screen. Best fit: home bartenders who already make old fashioneds and want the tableside version, and gift buyers shopping for someone whose whiskey shelf is already handled. The torch ships empty, since butane cannot be shipped filled.
Pros
- Quad-flame torch lights the chips in one pass instead of a slow smolder
- Smoking lid sits on the glass directly, so nothing extra to hold
- Hinged wood box stores the torch, lid, and chips together between uses
- Works on any standard rocks glass you already own
Cons
- The torch ships empty because butane cannot legally be shipped filled, so you need a can of lighter butane before the first drink
Frequently asked questions
Does the torch come with butane?
No. Butane cannot be shipped in a filled lighter, so the torch arrives empty. Any standard can of refined butane lighter fuel from a hardware or tobacco shop will fill it.
Will this fit the glasses I already have?
The lid is sized for standard rocks and old fashioned glasses, roughly 3 to 3.5 inches across the rim. Very wide coupes or narrow highballs will not seat properly.
How long does the smoke flavor take?
Ten to twenty seconds of torch on the chips, then cap the glass for about thirty seconds. Longer capping gives a heavier smoke, so start short and adjust.
Can I use it on anything besides whiskey?
Yes. It works on any spirit-forward drink, and people also use it on cheese, butter, and cocktail ice. Lighter drinks pick up smoke fast, so cut the resting time.
How do I clean the smoking lid?
Let it cool completely, tap out the spent chips, and wipe the mesh screen with a dry brush. Do not submerge the wood portion in water.
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