The Hip Flask Guide - Gentleman's Gazette

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Go here for the written guide on Hip Flasks: https://gentl.mn/the-hip-flask-guide #hipflask #flasks #notsponsored SHOP THE VIDEO: 1. Two-Tone Knit Tie in Navy and Light Blue Changeant Silk - https://gentl.mn/2JrhSzo 2. White Phlox Boutonniere Buttonhole Flower - https://gentl.mn/2Lxhe3R 3. White Linen Pocket Square with Navy Blue Handrolled X Stitch - https://gentl.mn/2sQ732L 4. Grey Socks with Light Grey and Black Clocks in Cotton - https://gentl.mn/2LuZndU 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. _____________________________________________________ Want to stay updated? Sign up here for free: https://gentl.mn/2JlQNSf Want to see more videos? Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/thegentlemansgazette _____________________________________________________ Gentleman's Gazette https://www.gentlemansgazette.com/ https://gentl.mn/2sLOVbh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gentlemansgazette FREE EBOOK: https://gentl.mn/2JlQNSf