As a whiskey drinker, I’m always intrigued by anything whiskey-related that catches the eye. So, when I received an invitation to join the SWIG Society and the opportunity to own a unique SWIG flask, I couldn’t resist. A few days after ordering my Magnetic Executive Flask, a beautifully simple gift box arrived through my letterbox.
Opening the gift box, the flask was perched on a stylish paisley-print pillow. Alongside it was my SWIG Society card; my unique membership to an exclusive whiskey club. There it was, No. 4854. Not quite as good as David Cameron’s No. 0097, but it still made me feel good to be part of something special.
Part of a limited run of 100, my executive flask had the lucky SWIG elephant pattern on the inner. The executive range is an elegant, premium range of SWIG flasks with a lifetime guarantee for even the most accident-prone drinker (because, yes, sometimes horizontal is the new vertical after a few drams). The leather case it came with is hand-crafted by leather artisans based in the Spanish town of Ubrique, famous for producing top-notch leather goods. It is these small details that let you know you have a product of real heritage and quality.
SWIG is the perfect gift for any discerning alcohol-inclined gentleman. Each flask is unique and fully customisable; you can choose leather or tweed cases in a variety of colours, and each flask can be engraved to any specification. Even better, treat yourself to a SWIG. It is the only hip flask you’ll ever need and when it has survived a lifetime, I could see it being the perfect heirloom to hand down to the next generation (providing the grandchildren are of legal age of course).
Do you think the hip flask is back in? Could you see yourself owning one?