# Handcrafted Drink Coolers These Soapstone Whiskey Stones Keep Drinks Cooler for Longer By Ell Smith | Published 2017-07-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soapstone-whiskey-stones References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/326935413/handcraft-whisky-stones-to-keep-your-drink-colder?token=9a1b697a) These handcrafted soapstone [whiskey stones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-decanters) will help keep you and your drink cool. Ice cubes are as unreliable as often as they are useful. Sometimes it takes too long to cool a warm drink, and other times they melt too quickly, leaving a watered-down residue where an alcoholic beverage used to be. A Montreal-based company designs cubed-shaped stones that serve as a solution to that problem. The [classy chilling stones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qub-candlestick) are made from soapstone -- a material with a high heat-specific capacity that's capable of keeping drinks cooler for longer, without melting. These chilling cubes also alleviate the annoyance of having to refill the [ice tray](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thcinfused-ice-cubes), and offer a seamless drinking experience. These stones are available in a variety of designs including circles, cubes and even skulls. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Soapstone Drink Coolers:** The trend of using soapstone to create drink coolers as a sustainable and efficient alternative to ice cubes. - **Handcrafted Bar Accessories:** The trend of artisanal products for upscale at-home cocktail experiences. - **Personalized Drinkware:** The trend of customized and unique drinkware for stylish and individualized entertaining. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Goods:** The home goods industry can capitalize on this trend by creating sustainable and stylish drinkware that enhances the drinking experience. - **Crafts and DIY:** Craft and DIY businesses can take advantage of the trend for handcrafted drink accessories by offering courses or selling artisanal products. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can offer personalized and high-end drinkware, tapping into the market of upscale cocktail enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cooling Beer Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beercubes1.md) - [Libation-Cooling Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamas.md) - [Star-Shaped Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-shaped-ice-cubes.md) - [Stylish Ice Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-ice-sets.md) - [Cuttting-Edge Sphere Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-ice-makers.md) - [Rapid-Chilling Beverage Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-drink-cooler.md) - [Eco-Friendly Ice Straw Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-straw.md) - [Star-Shaped Beer Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-ice-cube.md) - [Five-Sided Unique Whiskey Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-whiskey-glass.md)