Review on 🧊 Jozo Ice Bucket with Tongs, Lids, and Strainer - 3.4 Quarts Insulated Stainless Steel Double Wall for Parties and Bar by Ryo Flora

I was looking for a way to safely store/serve party ice cubes. Traditionally, I just spoon them into a galvanized container, but people are still attracted to them. Due to COVID and trying to be hygienic I wanted to store ice in a container that people couldn't reach. My first impressions were good. The ice bucket looked stylish and was great for entertaining. Something that looked pretty enough to stand on a countertop but was also efficient and practical. The bucket has tongs that can be neatly tucked into a compartment at the top of the bucket lid, which is very convenient. The bucket also has a handle, making it easy to carry. I put 18 whiskey ice cubes in to try it out and there is room for probably another 20-25 cubes. The ice cubes started to melt after 4 hours. I left them in the bucket overnight and the 3 ice cubes melted but were still in the bin meaning they made it from 8pm to 8am the next day which is 12 hours. This is excellent and will exceed all my ice bucket needs. . I highly recommend this ice bucket! Pros: - Fast delivery; arrived quickly. - Silver stainless steel bucket that looks stylish on the countertop. - Has tongs that fit into the top of the bucket lid which is incredibly handy. - Has a carrying handle which makes it very portable. - Holds ice cubes for about 4 hours before they start to melt. - I left the ice cubes overnight so 12 hours and in the morning when I opened the lid there were 3 more in the container. - Has a nice plate at the bottom of the bucket that allows water to drip down and the ice floats on top as the ice cubes melt. This is a great feature as I'm used to ice cubes lying in a pool of water as they melt. Cons: - It already had a scratch but I kept it anyway. - It's SS so it leaves fingerprints - Tongs aren't the best especially when trying to move big whiskey sized cubes but it worked. If it's a deal breaker, you could use better pliers.