Review on 🍻 HydroSteel Booze Funnel by Carlos Chan

Overall the plunger body feels solid and doesn't flex when pushed hard. Initial leak tests look cheap, but the lack of protection from the packaging, a wobbly hinge, and the lid cover's cosmetics bring a few stars down. The bottle was individually wrapped in a cotton envelope - I immediately noticed that the corner of the box was partially crumpled. When I took the bottle out of the box, I noticed that the polished stainless steel bottle had abrasions on one corner. In this area, too, the box showed strong compression. The lid screws on fairly smoothly and I haven't noticed any metal shavings or chipping near the threads on either side. However, the chrome top of the cap showed a number of blemishes that could indicate plating flaws or additional shipping damage - light buffing with a cotton cloth did not polish them, and rubbing with a fingernail looks like they've been bitten off. . I will monitor it to see if it develops into chipping/deeper pitting/blistering and will let you know if it does. The hinge doesn't fit snugly and you have a little more lateral movement on it than I'd like. The bottle sat today filled with water and in multiple orientations. No leaks found. I currently have a few ounces of single malt and will let you know if the flavor/color changes within a few days.