The Hip Flask Guide - Gentleman's Gazette
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00:00 Introduction
00:26 History of the Hip Flask:
Before the modern era consuming alcohol was almost a health measure\ because it could disinfect and help to deal with not so clean water.
Christian pilgrims would use flasks to bring home oil or other sacred substances.
01:05 The flask as you know today is a modern beverage bottle and some pinpoint its origins to 18th century England.
In the US, prohibition made alcohol illegal from 1920 to 1933 but nevertheless, people continued drinking.
Flasks weren't just limited to the hip or the coat pocket but they were also worn by ladies in their garters or by men in their boots which is where the name bootlegging comes from.
Today, flax is primarily used to just carry one's own hard liquor if you know that you can't find it at the place where you're going to.
02:28 Why is it called a hip flask or coat flask?
It's because it was carried in the hip pocket of trousers or in the coat pocket of a sport coat suit or blazer.
Flasks are great gifts because you can have them engraved with little mementos initials, important events, or other things that remind you of something.
03:02 In terms of materials, most flasks coming out are pewter, glass, sterling silver, or stainless steel. Sometimes you can also find something that is leather-encased but on the inside, you'll always either have glass or steel.
04:43 In terms of size, a standard flask contains about 8 ounces or 240 milliliters. You can also find much smaller ones but obviously, they won't contain more than a shot. An 8-ounce container, you get about 4 to 5 decent-sized shots.
04:58 What should you fill in your flask?
Honestly, the best thing is hard liquors -
Whiskey, bourbon, rum, vodka, brandy, Armagnac. You name it, anything that's a hard liquor is perfect for a flask.
06:00 Do's and Don'ts:
Do understand that even though prohibition is long gone certain states still have laws that prohibit you from carrying containers of alcohol in public.
Don't attempt to bring a filled flask on an airplane.
Do carry to a wedding party, maybe private places or any kind of event where you're absolutely certain that it will be acceptable to drink from your flask.
Don't just carry a flask purely to get drunk.
Don't take a flask to restaurants bars or theaters.
When you are in company, make sure you do offer your friends a round.
Don't bring a flask to funerals or occasions where flasks would be simply inappropriate.
Do prepare to definitely get some judgment from people.
Don't buy kitschy-shaped flasks.
Don't carry more liquor in your flask that you can consume without embarrassing yourself.
Do plan a safe ride home.
Don't make carrying a flask a habit or a personal hallmark.
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Just to let everyone know you can bring a flask to my funeral. I’m cool with it.
..... I thought you looked pretty laid- back.....
I plan to pass them out as funeral party favors. That's very gentlemanly if me, wouldn't you agree?
Or put it in your will that your family will put a couple bottles out for everyone.
Yeah, I don't care what people do at my funeral. Ill be dead so who cares?
@@DiversifiedMachinist Flasks are a bit pricy for party favors but you do you
My personal preference is the brown paper flask.
I busted out laughing when I read this.
@@fairyberryfizz6802 Dude, me too! That was a great joke of you @pops 69
Always in style and classy! Excuse me, gentlemenly!
pops d. r. The homeless way
Uh, I see you are a man of culture!
Nothing screams gentleman like alcohol dependency
@@hoodyk7342
In some circumstances i think he can, atleast through history but maybe times have changed, seen it among gentlemen doing classic outdoor wintersports like curling and other more local sports played on cold outdoor arenas in sports like bandy (north europe like Scandinavia , Russia). Both of those sports have now more indoor arenas thou soo i dont know if it has changed i guess so but not 100%.
If you are going to insult the man, (which is entirely unfounded) at least use the right grammar.
@@hoodyk7342 you sir are a judgmental baffoon.
All of yall are ridiculous, arguing like it's 1850.
He says at the end to not be a caricatured alcoholic.
"Don't carry a flask all the time, that's over the top"
A few minutes later: If you want to carry your favorite spirit with you all the time, go for it!
He just said -very clearly- "don't make it your hallmark".
a gentelman does whatever he sees fit forhis style
Maybe keep a favorite liquor because you actually prefer it, not because it's cheap or widely accepted
"Don't buy banana shaped flasks"
*looks at my banana shaped flask*
YEAH! My banana flask is my go-to. Get's less judgement too because it hilarious
Is that a banana shaped flask in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?
yeah... don't buy it... Sell it!
CurtisAlfeld *yes*
If I brought a flask that had apple juice in it to school, would I get in trouble?
If people dont drink at my funeral they're being very disrespectful towards me
or pouring your fav. drinks in your grave. to honor you
@@antcommander1367 doing that to Bear Grylls might be considered a little disrespectful.
@@commentconnoisseur1001 that's a nice one😂
@@commentconnoisseur1001 no pissing in the graves ok
Not all flasks are watertight in my experience, especially cheap ones. When I was in middle school I thought I was a genius for coming up with the idea of carrying mouthwash in a flask. My logic being (I'm sorry if you cringe out of your skin), whenever I end up mackin' on all the girls I was convinced I would be with, I would always have minty fresh breath, without smackin' on gum.
The reality is, I was an idiot who wore poorly fitting, baggy pants. The flask would bounce around because I was a child and couldn't sit still. Then everyone in school would say "Why does the room smell like mouthwash?" while I turned red in the corner.
Oof lol
ouch
I guarantee that you could probably pick up a girl just using that story lol
What did I just read ?
This was a beautiful story about the human condition, thank you
You can also put alcohol mixed with drugs in it, so if the situation Is boring you can always pass out
😂😂😂😂😂
Church lol
Hip
My man
That's a classic
A flask is unofficially a mandatory accessory at a military funeral or occasion of remembrance. When paying respects at a grave, a drink is taken then a measure poured out at that foot of the grave.
Commonwealth soldiers will sometimes also do similarly when visiting a military cemetery pouring out a measure at the stone of remembrance or a grave of a soldier from their regiment.
Idk anyone who does this
@@quinnzificsak4704 they do seen it done at a family funeral, but then again the funeral i saw it at was my great grandfather who was a moonshiner in the 20s so that may have something to do with it
And a coin would be left to mark the persons relationship or rank as a mark of their passage.
I'm sure the banana flask would be easy to hide on your body, if you really wanted too.
I think you meant in. ;)
Steve W. ye in 𓂸
hehehe
In the front pants pocket is key. 😂
Good point. That's what your prison wallet is for.
Damn i didn't know g eazy was such a gentleman
😂😂
Gentleman eazy
He’s been on
The resemblance is uncanny.
Thanks. I didn’t know you should empty the contents out within 3 days. Mine was tucked in my golf bag for 3 weeks. The Jameson tastes a little funky now. Lesson learned!
Gentlemen’s Gazette: *talking about what alcohols to put in a flask*
Me just wanting a cool container for juice and water: 😐
Bag Plays I would certainly not hold that against you. I think it's very practical as well as being sophisticated.
I know right. Same thoughts hahaha
Same. I love RC cola but barely any store has it and family get togethers are always coke or sprite
Juice can be tricky as most are kinda acidic and metals aren't inert to acids... but if you got a glass lined one perhaps. I'm thinking the same for my want of a flask for coca-cola. perhaps a glass lined flask with a rubber seal on the lid so it can contain the carbination...
If you want portable juice just carry a juicebox and pop the mini straw in like everyone else. If you want to carry it and not look like you are 10, you'll have to go Titanium.
Edit: There is a glass flask in production and currently available for sale. That should work for juice and cola (not sure about the carbonation).
A family member of mine had one such flask promoting the Arizona Cardinals. I use it mainly for water in case I need a quick hit of hydration on a rough day.
Brought a flask to prom, best decision I’ve ever made
The do's and don'ts of hip flasks....don't forget to fill it with whiskey.
My man
tequila because I’m mexican
@@user-hd4wf5gq8r Im Mexican too. Still prefer whiskey
Gin because I’m cool
I always use them as an stylish alternative to water bottles instead. A bottle of water is cumbersome and impossible to put in your pockets without it looking strange, but a flask filled with water is perfect for the gentleman that wants to be hydrated while going about. Perfect for those summer days where you want to look stylish and stay fresh at the same time. I do however want to know how to clean them properly. Thanks!
there is no way you can hold enough water in a flask to stay hydrated. just carry a water bottle if you're going somewhere that you are going to be for an extended period of time. most water bottles will actually keep your water cold too, and have the added benefit of not looking super cringe when you drink from one at 10:45am on a weekday
Lol.. that’s weird AF
Tried this out at my daughter's dance recital, works great. Thanks, G's Gazette.
question: How about carrying a flask to the weeding of the girl you love?
Bender Bending Rodriguez 100% proof
Bender Bending Rodriguez I felt that
Bender Bending Rodriguez are you weeding her lady garden?
For an occasion like that, you need Polmos Spirytus Rektyfikowany. 192 proof.
That is almost mandatory!
This was the first video on this channel that I ever watched. I never would have expected what a rabbit hole I was venturing into! I've since stepped up my style game by leaps and bounds, thanks to the invaluable info available :)
I'm just trying to look fancy as I drink myself blind.
Freki drink Lagavulin.
Directly from the bottle.
I don't know how it got into my recommendations list and I'm sure that I will never use a hip flask, yet I'm glad that I watched this video. Great content, keep it up
My journey of being a gentleman
Has begun
Once again you knocked it out of the ball park. I thoroughly enjoyed this and had a good laugh. I have one flask, a bit of a novelty one that says Keep Calm and Drink On, but after seeing this and the beautiful flasks shown, I may start collecting them.
While watching this video I thought about how channels like this make life decisions so much easier by reducing "decision fatigue". I never feel like your rules and advice are a burden; quite the contrary, they provide structure. Yet, there are still people out there who think listening to fashion and etiquette channels is tantamount to surrendering your responsibility to live "freely". I disagree wholeheartedly, but the debate does make for a good video on its own, don't you think? Thanks for all your help, Raphael. ;)
APhilosopher Very original and usefull comment we got here hope Raphael appreciates it
Nicely said.
Comment sponsored by hat tipping and complaining how women don’t want a nice gentleman anymore.
Aphilosofer I was high also when I watched this video. And I completely agree with you. Great comment 👍
A flask can be considered an "open container" of alcohol. This means that if you get pulled over and you have a flask in the passenger compartment of your vehicle, you risk being charged with driving under the influence, even if you haven't consumed any alcohol. This is why I always drive with my flask in the locking toolbox in the bed of my pickup, where it is neither readily accessible, nor could it be considered to be inside of the vehicle.
What about it being in a backpack while driving a motorcycle?
@@Maikeru101ride you don't drive a motorcycle. 🙄
In Germany we call it FLACHMANN
Jawoll!
It's in capslock cuz Germans always scream when talking
KORREKT!
JAWOHL MEIN HERR
@@Phibotic
DAS IST WAHR
*i didnt find this video*
*this video found me*
Aspinal of London makes really nice flasks and men’s accessories in general, bags, belts, gloves, pens, all kinds of great looking quality items
I carry a flask into theaters. How is it cheap and/or rude? Maybe I wanna mix my rum with the fountain cola that I paid money for. Who knows? What I’m getting at is lay off me, guy.
Alex Harwell I agree. It’s a movie theatre, not a 5 star restaurant. Maybe I just wanna chill in the back and sip my Dr Pepper and Seagrams. He needs to get off his high horse.
Uh, I do like to drink wink wink never thought to bring a flask to a theater never felt the need I guess. But thanks for the idea! Helps to alleviate the pain of penny pinching it really hurts me physically and emotionally.
Jimbo Crunk yeah it’s a big thing in the cheapskate community. The theatre near me serves drinks, but they’re overpriced and there’s a 3 drink limit.... not cool man
@@SynfulPlaya yea the flask help they get mad when try to bring a half gallon in.
i call cheep, if you need alcohol for your movie, go to a movie theatre where you can order it and sit at a table while watching
I own a 64 oz steel flask. About (1 and 1/4 liter) Perfect for camping trips! Packed in a bag with the inside curve against your back it dose wonderfully one of the best gifts I've ever received.
You should have mentioned that hip flasks are not necessarily for alcohol only. Many many people use it to store water in hot places as it keeps it cool for a longer time, some use it for none alcoholic malt beverages and other men use it to keep medicine in it as well.
Water bottles tend to be a little awkward to carry around in conferences, and they also tend to leak. A flask seems like it would help out there.
Thalanox Yeah. Makes everyone think you're an alcoholic lol
Edit: forgot the word "think"
it's a pleasant surprise to find your low expectations on someone are wrong by trying the flask and noticing it's not a hard liquor, it's an unpleasant surprise to find out that water bottle your friend carries around is actually filled with everclear. I'd still stick with a water bottle for hydration, maybe a personal one you refill so you can also match it with your briefcase and clothing (removing all issues that come with a thin plastic container and adding some style points).
You can use a flask for medicine
No. Many people do not. They either use the bottle the water came in, or a buy and use a designated water bottle or carafe. Neither of which is a flask.
Cognac in my flask, cigarettes in my case, lighter in my pocket.
Paige Herrmann câncer on your body
I almost wet myself at 6:36. Which is also not very gentlemanly. ;)
lol
That whole minute to me
Now that you mentioned about weird shaped flasks, I've seen an ad about a suit jacket with an interlined waterproof pouch between the lining and the outer fabric to store liquor there.
Rio Akbar Pramanta I need this in my life
Thanks Gentlemans Gazette - I agree completely with your philosophy of a gentleman; respect sir.
Thank you for this video Rapahel
Do bring a flask on camping trips! I carry a LARGE 18 oz one with 2 collapsible shot glasses. Its light weight and fits perfectly in my bag! I usually camp every weekend with 2-4 dudes and it definitely makes for a great time! 3-4 shots usually per person..No one is getting hammered and perfect for a buzz in nature. :)
Can an 18oz flask fit in ones pocket
@@furryballsploppedmenacingl8534 Depends on ones pocket
I thoroughly enjoy your insights on being a better gentleman.
Fantastic video! Perfect timing too because I am looking to pick up a flask
In Finland... hip flasks are called ''taskumatti'' too :D pocket matt(i). lol
furiosarana
Or a man laying flat after emptying said container :P
How convenient that Jaloviina and similar beverages are also already sold in hip flask shaped bottles in Finland. :D
Torille
Very nice Sven, thank you.
That was very informative ,thank you
Jacket, tie, pocket square combination is excellent in this one.
i never go anywhere without my silver hip flask filled with 12 year old malt
I like you
👍
6:38
Oh, you rascal.
Another of the major issues with Pewter, was the concerning matter that the alloy contains lead, a rather nastily poisonous element
I carry mine when I play golf in the UK winters. Helps warm the cockles on chilly days....
The only time I use a flask is during skiing trips. It's nice to have around when you're in a cold ski lift.
(Not to make you warm, but mostly cause it's nice to have a drink and enjoy the view)
Does everyone do that as well, or is it just a thing with the groups I ski with?
the ol' liquor jacket
At my funeral the drinking is mandatory
yup
Hip-hip, great insight and knowledge. Cheers.
Tell you what I carry my everywhere in the winter it was my grandfather's so I love it
It’s very off-putting, seeing Mr Schneider with his shirt opened. It’s practically the Mad Max in this video!
Your a gentleman, and a scholar.
Subbed. Also, very informative video!
Thank you!
Expertly researched. Great video! Cheers.
Its perfect for a long winter stroll
I love the new background!
Interesting video, I enjoyed this. I think it is worth mentioning that a flask is always welcome when out in the cold/dark with friends for any reason.
Another Great Video from the channel.
Tha k I just got my first flask so and this was my favorite video so far on how to use it properly
I need advice. Its really hard to keep my 72 ounce flask hidding, how would you go about doing this
Thank you very much for the flask does and don’ts. Far too often I see people misusing flasks, either to bring alcohol to alcohol free events or to support their own alcoholism. IMO a flask (in this day and age) should be used to bring your own personal favorites to alcohol friendly events
Classy yet informative. I perfer to drink at home or with my buddy but I do love flasks.
Very useful! Thanks
LOL @ 6:37. Thanks again, Sven!
Sadly when the weekend arrived.
Finally!
I carry the flask at all times, but it makes as good a water flask on long treks and festivals.
i love this thank you very informative
I've owned three different flasks and every one of them leaked at the cap. I have a couple sizes of smaller glass bottles which originally had booze in them. Whenever I want to carry I use one of those. They never leak and they were free with a purchase of the contents. And no, they never break even being glass. They're pretty strong.
Right!? I always thought the idea was that water has surface tension, making it easier to prevent spills. High gravity spirits on the other hand, leak. So they need special containers.
Every flask I've ever owned, was leaky AF.
Update: I recently purchased a pint of Jack which is now sold in a plastic bottle.
@@Bluemilk92 One of mine came from a whisky company. Johnny Walker iirc. You'd think they'd know better.
Congratulations.
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Your channel has good content, positivity, and education. We here in the comment section enjoy your channel and videos and hope you make more.
I was given a stainless steel flask that has one of those round plastic coated foam seals inside the top of the cap (like you find in medicine bottles and things like that). What's the best practice for these? I imagine it makes it leak proof, but will it also eventually get grimy? I don't want to pull it out in case it's supposed to stay.
Good quality, modern lead-free pewter flasks won't generally alter the flavor of liquors. I recommend them over stainless flasks if you intend to carry sweet drinks, like cordials, in them. If you do carry sweet drinks in a stainless steel flasks it is very important to not store it for more than a couple of days (as was said in the video), but to also pay close attention when cleaning your flask as sugar residue left behind will start to rust the inside of even stainless steel flasks. Once your flask starts to rust it will most definitely affect the flavor of anything you put in it, basically forever after that.
Are these style tips or life advice ?
Great guide. I wonder if a flask could stop a small caliber bullet. Hope to never find out!
Steve Nikazy unless the flask is made out of tempered steel or any thing stronger than normal stainless a .22 lr is the only thing being stopped by one.
Great video!
Finally a video that I can deeply relate to
Excellent!
Pleasure to see you displaying your brand a bit more. Public service should be rewarded. ;)
Great video, nice and informative.
I do have to disagree with the banana flask though.
I have one and whilst it’s just as a joke it’s still rad.
I genraly only carry a hip flask in the Autumn and winter in my daybag as I like a drop of bourbon in my coffee on cold days but also have a number of flasks in different sizes for appropriate occasions occasions
Good advice, well presented..
The only thing I put in my Flachmann is the good old Jägermeister
BaxsStudios JÄÄÄÄGGGERMEISTER Gottes Tropfen
BaxsStudios Ah I see you're a man of class and culture as well.
Jägermeister is best when ice cold, though
@@HAL.9000 but its also good warm because its sweeter when warm. Aldo I'm pretty sure you should drink itbwarm according too Jägermeister but I love it in any temperature
Him saying "before Christ" in place of b.c is so unexpectedly classy
Love your videos
Thank you for this informative video. I did not know certain states have laws that may prohibit a flask. Oh, BTW LOL at 6:37!
*Drinking from my estus flask*
OMG drunken Sven ROFLMAO! I'm still laughing haha! Anyway, I must be a heathen, because I *always* take a flask to funerals. I usually offer a sip to a few friends there while we share stories, as a toast and tribute to the departed. I guess it depends on the crowd, but among my group of artist types, it's usually welcome.
The last notable event I packed my flask to was at Caltech, to witness (live) the final plunge of the Cassini spacecraft into Saturn's atmosphere. I shared a toast with couple of the team members.
Interestingly, my flask is high-tin-content pewter (92% tin). No lead, of course, lead hasn't been used in pewter for ages. But I never put more liquor in it than I plan to drink/share for one event, so I haven't noticed any flavor problems.
Thanks for the video.
Thank you for sharing.
Field sports! That's where a hip flask is truly useful. Fly fishing, grouse day etc.
Well done
Dang it, I got a banana shaped flask lol
I have a hip flask, but, I actually want to use it to carry water for when I go out for long walks in the city, given its convenient size and that it looks classier than a plastic bottle. But I don't know if I can drink comfortably with everyone, including the cops, judging!
tonedog77 240ml so roughly 1/2 a PET bottle
I'd say stick with the plastic bottle, maybe buy your own water container but don't put the water in a flask, you'll just get bad looks if you go "man, I'm thirsty" and then chug down your entire flask.
There are plastic Blue ones on aliexpress, ideal for water
Buy a CamelBak. I use one when I go riding, I even throw a little ice in the bladder to keep the water cool. Plus, most have a decent number of pockets for numerous things if you ever should stop anywhere for anything.
Kudos
Great vid.
Thankxx
I only drink in winter, from the middle of Nov to Jan, so I'm thinking on getting a flask along with the yearly holiday honey whiskey
As a gent, I don’t mind being cheap.
I put yogurt in mine
thanks, for both Measurement Units
Im not sure if you will see this, but what should I where to my schools homecoming I want to look nice but not over the top.
I always carry a hip flask but here in Germany people give me dirty looks for it. They think that only alcoholics have hip flasks on them.
p.s.
I don't carry my flask in my coat pocket. I have it in my man bag/leather satchel. It's perfect for all my EDC.
If you have to say "man bag" perhaps the shape it's kind of femenine and you know it...
lol I think people give you dirty looks for the satchel. There were a lot of jokes the likes of "man card revoked" etc. about that some time ago. No I hardly see them on anyone anymore!
Ich wollt grad sagen, ein Flachmann ist in Deutschland das Synonym des Alkoholmissbrauchs :D
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Amazing history.
I have a simple stainless steel one, for only tequila 100% agave azul. Love it!!