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Flask Question

Maj.Nick Danger

I'll Lock Up
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Behind the 8 ball,..
If your flask is made of the common 18/8 variety of stainless, (18% chrome, 8% nickel) it should be non-reactive with most everything but the strongest of acids. Alcoholic beverages should not be bothered at all by good stainless without too many impurities. I have doubts about Chinese made stainless though as it can sometimes contain impurities in the form of other undesirable metals such as lead and other heavy metals. :eek:
 

Bustercat

A-List Customer
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Alameda
It shouldn't affect the taste.
At least, I haven't had an issue with a flask ruining the taste.

But cocktail shakers? I've taken to using aluminum since EVERY steel one i've tried, at a variety of price points, ruins the taste of the drink.
 

bwildered

New in Town
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Denver
I recently dug out my flask, it has been years since I used it. Although it has a "stainless steel" tag on the bottom, it was considerably tarnished. I used some silver polish on it, and it shined right up.
The occaision of the resurrection was a golf tournament I was attending, and I wanted to take some schnapps. I am afraid I don't normally drink hard liquor, although in my younger day I would occaisionally take a shot of whiskey.
These days my flask travels to events where I can share my liquor, usually cinnamon schnapps. Hopefully I haven't offended anyone's sensiblities, if so, I apologize for my lack of culture.
When I received it as a present, I had no idea of how to clean it after use. Since it has such a small neck, I rinse it out a couple of time, and then fill it with hot water and let it sit overnight. I then empty it, let it air dry, and store it until the next time. I would appreciate knowing how other people clean their flasks.
Gracias,

Bwild
 

Unca Dusty

Familiar Face
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52
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Minneapolis, MN
bwildered said:
I recently dug out my flask, it has been years since I used it. Although it has a "stainless steel" tag on the bottom, it was considerably tarnished. I used some silver polish on it, and it shined right up.
The occaision of the resurrection was a golf tournament I was attending, and I wanted to take some schnapps. I am afraid I don't normally drink hard liquor, although in my younger day I would occaisionally take a shot of whiskey.
These days my flask travels to events where I can share my liquor, usually cinnamon schnapps. Hopefully I haven't offended anyone's sensiblities, if so, I apologize for my lack of culture.
When I received it as a present, I had no idea of how to clean it after use. Since it has such a small neck, I rinse it out a couple of time, and then fill it with hot water and let it sit overnight. I then empty it, let it air dry, and store it until the next time. I would appreciate knowing how other people clean their flasks.
Gracias,

Bwild

Test tube brushes are what I use. You can get some mighty small bristled ones with long twisted wire handles.
de nada
 

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