Chillz Blox Large Ice Cube Tray for Whiskey - Silicone Ice Mold Maker - Molds 8 X 2 Inch Ice Cubes (2 Pack)

This is a nicely engineered item and made from quality materials. You just fill the base, pop on the top, push down and pop in the freezer. I found I did need a lilttle 'ice mould acrobatics' to tip away the excess, though I expect you don't have to if you weren't fussed about the top water.A few hours later and bingo! You have big ice balls!For me though, they aren't quite big enough. I had a single mould free with a popular brand of bourbon, which was about a centimetre bigger and I sort of expected the same size in this case - I just didn't check from the details given on the amazon page. If I had, I would still probably have got it TBH.You get some rough edges (certainly nothing like the picture) but these soon melt away. That aside though, the product and results are good, and it's very easy to use. It works best with spirits, I think on balance I'm happier with multiple cubes in tall/longer drinks.

The product allows you to make some fun ice spheres, but takes some doing to get a smooth finished product. If you're looking for the smooth shiny finished product pictured on the site, it seems a stretch and I've not achieved that look yet. But if you're goal is to jazz up your home mixology to impress your guests, this products offers an economic way to do it. While the spheres are probably a little smaller than I'd like, I do appreciate that you can produce four at a time, which has been worth the trade-off for me. Have been using it for a little over a month and after a few initial runs, have been able to consistently make some presentable ice balls.

I comment as a novice as have only made 2 ice balls so far. I read lots of reviews first which were helpful and purchased the individual moulds.So, based on my limited experience: 1. Using filtered water definitely helped make the ice a little clearer than using tap water but it was still opaque (which was fine). 2. On my first attempt I filled the mould to the top with water which, when frozen protruded into a little tail as the water expanded, on the 2nd attempt I didn't fill completely and just had a tiny lump. 3. It is extremely easy to pour the water into the mould, a funnel is not necessary. 4. It is VERY easy to get the ice out of the mould. 5. The ice balls last much longer than normal ice cubes.Overall. although still early days, I think it is a great product and a very easy to use. Thank you !

I've produced lots of quality ice balls and stockpiling the frozen balls in freezer bags, ready for my next party. Producing nice clear balls like in the picture is pretty tricky apparently due to the science behind the way water freezes. But, I found clear balls can be achieved using bottled water, twice boiled and cooled before use, then insulating the mould so the water freezes more slowly. A bit of a faff, but I'm equally happy pouring in tap water, throwing the mould in the freezer overnight and obtaining cloudy ice balls - they taste just as good :)

There appear to be a couple of versions of these. I have the set with four separate (probably) silicone half-spheres.They work pretty wonderfully, after a few goes to get the amount they need to be under-filled. Since as water freezes it expands, you need it to be a bit less than fully filled when it went in the fridge. It's not a catastrophe if you fully fill it, since it tends to separate in the middle, rather than leak everywhere.Mainly I've been making ice balls from orange juice, which don't dilute orange juice as they melt.At some stage I plan to play about by letting them part freeze, carefully pierce the top and drain it and fill the core. Possible an orange juice shell with pieces of raspberry and cranberry juice in the core.Anyhow, it's a fun thing.

Impressive Product. Genius in it's Design. I Wanted to Buy Again.Each ball was sealed in its own wrapping, once I opened the outer box packaging.Single separate moulding for each ice ball makes storing in the freezer simplistic and hassle free.You can store around other freezer items without taking up all the room.Careful amounts of water poured in before you reach the filled top, and not leaving in the freezer for too long, will ensure your finished Ice Ball doesn't resemble the upper part of female anatomy and will look smooth and rounder.Easy to remove the moulding with your finished Ice Ball. I highly recommend this product.

This was part of a gift for my Father-in-law for Father's Day together with tumblers and a bottle of vodka. These are a bit of a gimmick but they are supposed to take longer to melt and they roll around in the drink to more evenly cool the beverage.He's used the product since receiving it and told us that they are easy to fill and freeze and because they are flexible the ice balls are easy to remove.Not the most exciting of products or gifts but they serve a purpose.

Love these... yes they are not as crystal clear as in the picture but if you fill 90% up to allow for expansion and shave off the join - they do look good. Husband has one in his whiskey. Little expensive for what it is and could do with having more than 4 compartments... but would recommend as not seen anything like them.