Flasks: The History And Mystique
Flasks have a long and storied history, dating back to the Middle Ages …
At various points during history, flasks have been instrumental in enabling people to transport liquor and other beverages safely and discreetly.
Featured Flask of the Week: December 19, 2011
This stylish flask gift set features an 8 oz. flask adorned in argyle patterned denim along with brown leather trim. A handy funnel is included as well as a handsome gift/storage box … a great holiday or birthday gift for anyone on your list!
8 ounce Argyle Denim and Brown Leather Flask Gift Set
Most historians credit the origin of flasks to Scandinavian countries. Ocean faring Norwegians were known to create flasks from processed animal hides, thereby allowing them to transport alcoholic beverages on long journeys over the open seas.
Over the last 100+ years, flasks have come into prominence in the United States. During Prohibition in the 1920′s, flasks were common as a discreet method of carrying liquor. Many of the era’s gangster characters have been immortalized on the silver screen, thereby romanticizing the role of liquor flasks and heightening their popularity.
Today, drinking flasks evoke an air of class and sophistication, while maintaining their carefree and whimsical qualities. The popularity of flasks is soaring, as they’ve become known as the ideal gift for numerous life milestone occasions and celebrations.
The gift of a flask or flask set is appropriate for just about any occasion. In fact, the scope of these occasions is so wide ranging, it’s a challenge to narrow them down! Here are a few that come to mind …
Here at FlaskMarket.com, our goal is to highlight all the fun and functional flasks available as gifts (or just for you!) No matter your sense of personal style, there’s a flask just waiting for you!
