Aspinal of London Whisky Flask
I recently purchased the whisky flask from Aspinal of London, expecting a very high level of quality given the brand’s reputation and the price point. The flask itself is nicely made and the leather covering is excellent – exactly what you would expect from Aspinal. It looks smart and feels good in the hand. However, I was disappointed to find that the small holder that connects the lid to the flask appears to be chrome-plated plastic rather than stainless steel or another metal. On a product positioned as a luxury item, this feels like a cost-cutting detail and lets the overall quality down. The reason I bought this flask was to replace an old one I received free many years ago with a bottle of whisky. Ironically, that older flask appears to be made to the same standard – if not better – apart from the branding. For a premium brand like Aspinal of London, I expected the materials to be top quality throughout. It’s a good-looking flask, but the plastic lid holder makes it feel less premium than it should be. Overall: nice design and leather finish, but disappointing materials on a small yet important detail.