Piña Barware Stainless Steel Commercial Bar Boston Shaker Tin Set - 28oz. & 18oz. / Brushed Finish (V2-6 Pairs, Commercial Bar Pack)

I've been a hobbyist bartender for a few years now, and decided it was finally time to toss out my no-name brand, Walmart 3 piece cobbler shaker and get something that fit my needs a bit better. I set out looking for a classy, high-volume Boston shaker, and the Pina Barware did not disappoint. Now, I'll say this: a cocktail is only as good as the man behind the bar. Having a fancy, expensive shaker isn't going to make great cocktails. That having been said, it is essential to have the right tools for the job; you can't fully integrate some drink ingredients without giving them a good shake to emulsify them and bring out their flavors. What sets the Pina apart is its quality and its price. My first shaker - and Lord, was that thing terrible - set me back around 15 dollars in store. The Pina, in contrast to my old shaker, is made if thick gauge stainless steal, it's easy to clean, and it both seals and unseals extremely easily. Not once have I had leakage during a shake, whether dry for a sour or on ice. All of that is well and good, but what makes this shaker excellent for me is the weighted tins. The bottom of each tin is weighted a significant amount with extra steel. This sounds superficial at first, but stick with me. The tin has a weight to it that just feels great in the hand, and it doesn't take much effort to shake a drink well. When placed down, the tin is much less likely to tip or fall due to the weight distribution. And, being the over-the-top host that I am, I can toss this thing around with easy and make it do what I want, whether I want to flip it in the air, toss it behind my back, or some other trickery for the sake of showmanship, when tossed it flies predictably and consistently. I could not ask for more in a tin. If I ever needed another, because I know this thing isn't breaking any time in the near or distant future, Pina would be my first, last, and only choice. I'm sold for life.

I love this shaker! You can feel how much heavier and how thicker the walls are compared to other options that I tested. I am not a professional bartender and I am only using this shaker for my small home setup, but the Piña shaker seems to be a really high quality product for its price. It takes a quick hit to lock in both parts without any leakage while shaking. If you are looking for a decent quality shaker, definitely don't go with any of those other all-in-one sets that are being advertised elsewhere.

This is the second boston shaker set Ive ever used. I’m a enthusiast level home bar tender. The previous shaker was one tin - one mixing glass variety that i had gotten so you can see the drink while its being mixed. First of all, I realize that the 2 steel tin shaker is inherently a vastly better affair - far better seal and unlocking is a breeze. With the glass-tin combo the seal is nowhere nearly as good and it shows when you try dry shaking egg whites. The 2 steel tin thing is like a rock! Tried shaking some warm water in it for grins and while the old shaker would spray things out, this one stayed sealed. Next this specific make: Pina. Very solid construction and finish. Both tins are weighted and while Ive read reviews that suggest one unweighted tin makes a better seal, i had no issues. The shaker feels solid in your hand, easy to lock, easy to unlock, and look s really good too. Well done Pina! It’s a pleasure to see good craftsmanship and the results speak for themselves. If youre looking for a Boston shaker set I recommend this without the least hesitation.

I think it's a very great shaker

This is my first Boston shaker, so I don't have much basis for comparison. That said, I'm very pleased with the quality of this item. These are not at all flimsy. Good solid thickness to the body of both tins, and the weighted bases give them a nice stability when filling and solidity and balance when shaking. The smaller tin seals perfectly to the larger with a slight tap, and I've had no problems with leakage even with vigorous shaking, something which is sometimes a problem with cobbler-style shakers. I did have some technique problems with separating the two halves after shaking, but I reached out to the maker for advice and Justin from Pina responded immediately with helpful tips. Great product and service; highly recommended for anyone looking to up their cocktail game. One of the few things I've bought where I honestly have no complaints or regrets.

I’m a bartender for a large catering company and have been doing some trial and error on which brand of shaker to use in my kit. I was recommended Piña from my boss who swears by their shakers. Overall, I’ve had a great experience! They are true weighted shakers. Definitely heavier than others I’ve tried. They create a strong seal when shaking with no leaking. The bottom weight caps are welded instead of glued which is a huge plus. I’ve had other weight caps fail in the past and these seem like they’ll hold the test of time. Speaking on time, I’ve had these for the past couple events over the weekend and I have one gripe. I’m very good about cleaning and drying my kit at the end of the night. That being said, I’ve noticed a brown/orange discoloration around the large tin. When stowed, I keep both tins stacked. This leads me to think it may be a rust forming? I’ve cleaned them a handful of times and have tried some light scrubbing but the discoloration won’t seem to go away. Hoping to find a remedy soon for that. Overall, would buy again.

Wonderful shaker. Major step forward in my bar equipment. Doesn't leak when I shake it but still comes apart easily.

this is the best shaker i ever buy, no leak-off, very solid and nice quality. It is far better than cobbler shaker.

Love the slightly beveled lip so that the two pieces are easy to fit together and to get apart. Nice weight and balance to it so that has a great feel when shaking. Well made so it feels like this product will also have a long life!

Muy buen producto, son realmente segun la descripcion. Mas pesadas y solidas que las regulares. Buena calidad y acabados. Valen la.pena!!!

Ca doit etre mon 6em shaker, et c'est surement mon dernier. De tres tres loins le meilleur que j'ai vu. Robuste, ne fuit pas (ce qui disent le contraire ne savant pas utiliser un shaker...), tres agreable a utiliser. Restez loins des shaker 3 pieces ou des boston avec un bidon en verre...

Bought this for Australia Day celebrations and made cocktails easy, weighted to help break ice and mix. Fantastic. It’s the go to appliance to get the party started. Quality and style that will last for years .