So here’s a wacky idea: Take pure, anodized aluminum and machine it into the shape of the muzzle of an M-16 automatic rifle. And then drink out of it. You’re a man now, Toby.

The Muzzleshot shot glass is a bold experiment in both industrial design and cooling technology. The glass design is pretty genius, and it does really look exactly like the end of machine gun. If you’re the kind of guy that buys those novelty tequilas in glass decanters that look like pistols, this is really what you should be drinking out of.

Then there’s the choice of aluminum for the glass material. Aluminum is a famous heat sink, so a cold Muzzleshot glass will cool down a warm liquid that’s poured into it. I gave it a spin and it worked reasonably well. A room-temperature shot of vodka isn’t going to become crackling cold in the Muzzleshot, even if the glass is straight from the freezer, but it’s more effective than using chilled glassware on its own. That said, an ice cold Muzzleshot isn’t exactly comfortable to hold on to for an extended period of time — nor is particularly fun to drink out of. The cold, chalky metal is a bit rough on the lips, and the very large lip of the glass makes it feel a bit like you’re drinking out of a sippy cup.

Bottom line: It’s the perfect gift for the hunter or military enthusiast in your family, but don’t be surprised if it turns out to be more of a conversation piece than something they use every day.

$30 / muzzleshot.com

Muzzleshot Tactical Shot Glass

$30

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Rating

8.0/10