# Manly Whiskey Accessories These Icon Whiskey Stones are Perfect for the Most Macho of Drinkers By | Published 2013-05-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-stones References: [shop.coolmaterial](http://shop.coolmaterial.com/products/icon-whiskey-stones) Whiskey is often considered the most macho drink available and now with these Icon Whiskey Stones from Cool Material, the whiskey drinker's manliness points will go through the roof. Whiskey stones are used instead of ice to cool a [glass of the golden liquid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awaz-glasses) without diluting it. The Icon Whiskey Stones maintain this function while looking pretty fabulous. One set of three stones shows a different mustache on each one: handlebar, ringmaster and sensei. The second set of three has different barbecue paraphernalia including a big old steak, a classic 1950s-style barbecue and barbecue tongs. The third and final set of whiskey stones displays a [skull-and-crossbones pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bear-fight-whiskey-ad) in case you feel like intimidating those less manly men. Altogether, these Icon Whiskey Stones make a [perfect gift for Father's Day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-gifting) or just to surprise the special macho whiskey-drinker in your life -- even if that means yourself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Whiskey Accessories:** Innovative whiskey accessories like Icon Whiskey Stones offer a unique and stylish way to enhance the drinking experience. - **Masculine Design:** The trend of incorporating masculine elements, such as mustaches and skull-and-crossbones patterns, into products like whiskey stones can attract a niche audience of macho consumers. - **Alternative Cooling Methods:** The use of whiskey stones as an alternative to ice cubes for cooling whiskey presents an opportunity for innovative solutions that preserve the flavor without dilution. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Alcohol Accessories:** Companies in the alcohol accessories industry can capitalize on the demand for unique and stylish products like Icon Whiskey Stones to cater to whiskey enthusiasts. - **Gifting:** The gifting industry can leverage the popularity of whiskey and the niche appeal of masculine design to offer personalized and novelty gifts for occasions like Father's Day. - **Kitchen and Barware:** Kitchen and barware manufacturers and retailers can tap into the trend of alternative cooling methods for alcoholic beverages by offering innovative products like whiskey stones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Ice Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-ice-sets.md) - [Smoked Old Fashioned Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-fashioned-kit.md) - [Luxurious Whisky Home Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ashley-stark-home.md) - [Stylish Bar Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-accessories.md) - [Libation-Cooling Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamas.md) - [Themed Whiskey Decanters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-decanters.md) - [Ice-Embossing Barware Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stamptitude-clear-ice-embosser.md) - [BBQ Cocktail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-cocktail-kit.md) - [Collectible Glassware Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glassware-charms.md)