BarCraft

Most BarCraft customers fall into one of three buckets, and the range works well for all three.

The first is the home cocktail person — someone who's watched enough cocktail content to know what an espresso martini should taste like and now wants the gear to make it. For them, the brass-finish cocktail sets are the standout. They look the part on a sideboard, work as well as you'd want for home use, and last.

The second is the gift buyer. The Whisky Stone and Gin Stone gift sets are reliable picks under $30 — they look more expensive than they are and suit the person who already has most things. The Brandy & Cognac Warmer Gift Set covers the higher-budget gift, particularly for older recipients.

The third is the person upgrading a single piece — a corkscrew that finally broke, a wine cooler that's gone cloudy, a hip flask for a wedding party. BarCraft covers nearly every individual barware item you'd think to replace, without locking you into a brand commitment.

Where we'd be honest: the acrylic items are functional but not heirloom pieces. If you're after barware to pass down, look at our crystal and heavy stainless ranges. BarCraft is the brand for now and the next few years — the brand that gets used, not the brand that sits behind glass.