Barillio Drink Muddler Mallet and Lewis Bag Set - Big-Shot 13.75 Inch Wooden Muddler and Ice Hammer for Cocktails w/Canvas Ice Crushing Bag - Bar Tool Set

Got this for a bartender friend who I felt needed a muddler that could also fend off bar patrons that get out of hand lol. He was exceptionally pleased with his new ice crusher muddler bat. Seems like a quality piece although I don't know if he will actually use it for it's intended purpose or just walk around brandishing it.

I put ice in a Ziplock freezer bag, then into the canvas pouch (like we hung outside car radiators in the Arizona desert, back in the day), and smash it. Works perfectly. The wooden club is a good weight and grip for me. Also, I can use it to discourage bad guys from coming into the kitchen.

Perfect for crushing ice. The bat/pallet is sturdy. I use freezer ice and pound it. It’s really easy to use and looks beautiful. I just hang dry after every use. No random threads either. Looks very well-made.

We are cocktail snobs that take jiggers, shakers, and other assorted bar tools with us on vacation. Roughing it while camping or at a five star resort….We are making our own drinks, and we have the high standards of professional drinkers but untrained rank amateur bartenders.I’ve only had it for a month, but I’ve spent some quality time with the Big-Shot Muddler at home, camping, and in hotel rooms. It has gotten the job done.It busts ice like a champ! I go through a few bottles of Crown Royal Peach every week this time of year, and copious amounts of crushed ice is a must to dilute the sweetness of that whiskey to my liking. As far as a mallet, I could not ask for anything more. I have crushed a lot of ice, and the Big-Shot still looks pristine.Likewise, the Lewis bag seems durable, and the loop for drying is a nice feature. It is an okay size, but….I’m not 100% sure here (I drink a lot), I think it may have shrank sometime during the last month? Either way it still holds enough ice for several cocktails.As a muddler, I think the Big-Shot is just okay. I don’t have much to compare it with, but I think I would prefer a muddler with teeth. I seem to have to work harder than necessary when muddling mint for my beloved juleps. The larger size of the Big-Shot, combined with necessary exertion to extract that mint goodness has resulted in some near catastrophes. Only a little magic liquid has been spilled at this point but hold the glass tight under any and all conditions. Maybe I’m just not using the correct tool for that particular job?As a travel companion, all in one, I highly recommend this kit. I might get a smaller muddler with teeth for home use and specific tasks, but the Big-Shot will be going on vacation with us for a long time.

This muddler is so perfect, large enough to get out all the essence from anything you decide to crush under its head 🤪 is that to suggestive? It’s going to get weirder as we go. This thick easy to hold long large wood is just what I wanted to bring out the best in my cocktails 🤦‍♀️ yeah it’s that good.

My wife loves to have crushed ice with her drinks. This is the perfect tool and she gets to release the stresses from the day and a drink in the end. As I bought this as a gift, please understand that this tool may also be used on a large suspect (me). Have no fear as we are all good husbands but tread carefully when this is in use. You have been warned!

Other than trying to figure out how to store this thing, it's great. I'll probably never have to buy another one ever again.

Bag is better than plastic - pounding stick is long -- love the crushed ice

Having used it a few times, seems like good choice. It's sturdy and Serves the purpose well.

This has just the mallet and no ice bag and cover as described. Feeling cheated with this buy. Would advise not to go for this.