The Whiskey Smoker: A Must Have Accessory

Torch & Lid

Every connoisseur knows: there’s one accessory that changes everything. Consider this your guide to the piece that belongs in every collection. That item is the smoker. 

Here’s what sets them apart—and why you can taste the difference.

Why a Smoker Belongs in Every Collection

Whiskey is already a spirit layered with nuance—oak, grain, barrel, and time all leave their mark. But a smoker allows you to add one more brushstroke to the canvas. With just a curl of hickory, applewood, or cherry smoke, you can elevate an everyday pour into a sensory experience. It’s not about masking flavor—it’s about adding depth, ritual, and artistry to the moment.

A smoker doesn’t just change your whiskey. It changes your space. Watching smoke billow and dance across a glass creates a sense of ceremony—a reminder that whiskey isn’t just something you drink. It’s something you savor.

Tabletop Cloche Smoker

The Smokers You’ll Find

• Torch & Lid Sets (everyday favorite)Small, elegant lids fit right on top of your glass, holding a pinch of wood chips. Light them with a torch, and smoke gently falls into your pour. Compact, stylish, easy to use, and usually under $100—this is the connoisseur’s everyday go-to. 

• Tabletop Cloche Smokers (for entertaining)A glass dome covers your whiskey, trapping the smoke until you lift it for a dramatic reveal. Perfect when you’re hosting or want that “wow” factor at home. 

• Infusion Guns (bartender’s tool)A handheld device with a hose that pushes smoke into glasses, cocktails, or even food. Great for versatility, but more than most home drinkers will ever need. Best left to the professionals.

Infusion Gun

Where to Find Them

Smokers aren’t hard to source. You’ll see them at:

• Online retailers like Amazon, Crate & Barrel, and Williams-Sonoma 

• Luxury barware brands like Viski or Aged & Ore 

• Specialty spirits shops that carry premium glassware and bar tools

The Final Word

For everyday sipping, a torch & lid set is the accessory that changes everything. Add a cloche if you love to host, and leave the guns to the bartenders.

Sip the ritual. Savor the smoke. Elevate your whiskey game.