# Spherical Drink Chillers The Original Whisky Ball Melts Slow to Stop a Drink from Becoming Watery By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-05-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-original-whisky-ball References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/the-original-whiskey-ball-23/) & [thewhiskeyball](http://www.thewhiskeyball.com) It's a common problem when it comes to drinking [premium spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ballantines-sweet-blend) that traditional ice will water them down within a short amount of time, which is where the Original Whisky Ball can come in handy to chill a snifter without becoming watery. The [round ice mold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufrost) works with a very simple solution that uses basic logic; the larger the ice, the slower it will melt. The Original Whisky Ball is made of premium silicone that makes removal a snap and a leakproof design that ensures that while the ice mold isn't traditional, it will work like any other quality one on the market. The Original Whisky Ball creates a [ball of ice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-mortar-and-pestle) that's 2 1/2 inches in size, which is not only the largest in it's class, but is still small enough to fit into any glass. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Spherical Drink Chillers:** Innovative ice molds that prevent drinks from becoming watered down by using a slower melting process. - **Premium Silicone Design:** Using premium silicone for a better ice mold design and ease of removal. - **Larger Ice Balls:** Larger ice balls for a slower melting process. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage Industry:** Innovative ice molds that cater to premium spirits and prevent them from becoming watered down. - **Kitchenware Industry:** The use of premium silicone in kitchenware design for better form and function. - **Hospitality Industry:** Utilizing larger ice balls to enhance the drinking experience of guests while also preventing their drinks from becoming watered down. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [At-Home Mixologist Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-ice-maker.md) - [Efficient At-Home Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-ice-maker.md) - [Stylish Ice Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-ice-sets.md) - [Eco-Friendly Ice Straw Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-straw.md) - [Libation-Cooling Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamas.md) - [Cooling Beer Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beercubes1.md) - [Five-Sided Unique Whiskey Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-whiskey-glass.md) - [Star-Shaped Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-shaped-ice-cubes.md) - [Star-Shaped Beer Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-ice-cube.md)