Anyone else bring a flask to wedding or Bar Mitzvah??

[jeffrey r]

12 hours ago, Kalessin said:

Welcome back, old thread!

I'm tired of low-quality flasks, I need to find something better soon.  Except for events where flasks tend to get confiscated.

This is a good one that I recently picked up.  Stainless steel, BPA free, good construction and not very expensive (I actually found mine at Home Goods for like $12).

http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Classic-Flask-Hammertone-Green/dp/B0019D9H3S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1454001147&sr=8-2&keywords=stanley+classic+flask

And in answer to the thread question, I would not bring a flask to a wedding or Bar/Bat Mitzvah.  I just don't want to be known as "that guy".  As it is, I don't have much use for a flask, but I felt it was something I should at least have around.

[jaxn slim]

I carried a stainless flask for years to all kinds of events.  I've since switched to plastic, though, as some of the concert venues I frequent use metal detectors.

[Louisiana]

Out of respect I wouldn't ever bring one to a wedding. I wouldn't cast shade on anyone for doing it though. If at a wedding were the beer and wine are flowing. Beer is just fine!

[Kalessin]

As I mentioned up-thread, at the weddings of my friends, multiple flasks get brought, and usually hold very nice whiskey which gets shared around, and I think that's an important distinction.

 

At my own wedding six years ago, the caterers supplied plenty of Jim Beam White and Dewar's White Label, and my friends brought single-malt scotch and other goodies.

 

[Enoch]

I still a firm believer in Seal-a-meal flask. Impossible to detect. Easy to use. And disposable.

[jaxn slim]

15 hours ago, Enoch said:

I still a firm believer in Seal-a-meal flask. Impossible to detect. Easy to use. And disposable.

I hadn't heard of this before, but I just watched a demo on Youtube to get an idea.  My only question is how do you drink out of it throughout the night without a resealable cap?

[Enoch]

1 hour ago, jaxn slim said:

I hadn't heard of this before, but I just watched a demo on Youtube to get an idea.  My only question is how do you drink out of it throughout the night without a resealable cap?

I actually make a bunch of them with 2 - 3 oz each. Nick the corner so it is easy to tear and just open one at a time and throw away pouch. I also make 4 - 6 oz. wine ones for the wife. I then stick them in pockets, socks, etc. and they won't show up with scanners or wands at concerts. We went to a Widespread Panic concert recently. I knew they sold Bud Light for $13/can so I brought about 12 whiskeys and 8 wine pouches. We even gave away a couple. Just don't sit on them.

[jaxn slim]

21 minutes ago, Enoch said:

I actually make a bunch of them with 2 - 3 oz each. Nick the corner so it is easy to tear and just open one at a time and throw away pouch. I also make 4 - 6 oz. wine ones for the wife. I then stick them in pockets, socks, etc. and they won't show up with scanners or wands at concerts. We went to a Widespread Panic concert recently. I knew they sold Bud Light for $13/can so I brought about 12 whiskeys and 8 wine pouches. We even gave away a couple. Just don't sit on them.

Ha.  Ok.  Great ideas.  Thanks!

[Enoch]

When I mentioned these before someone joked that it would be fun to put  one in my pants, pull it out and drink it at a party.

[Happyhour24x7]

There is a lot of nuance to this question, and guys have hit a lot so far, but I'll add a few thoughts.   As a level set, I take a flask a lot of places, including weddings, games, etc, but whether it is used or not is another thing.  Nothing wrong with being prepared.   One example- a wedding serving beer and wine only, I definitely used it, and felt no guilt.  For games and events, a lot depends on who you're with; my friends know me and know I'm not dependent on booze, but like to have a good time.  For those who suggested that taking out a flask suggests dependency, but drinking clandestinely IN A BATHROOM STALL doesn't, I can't get on board.  I have no problem pulling out a flask with a polite "anyone like to join me?" in a variety of situations....I rarely get any negative feedback.  would never take it to a bar or restaurant where alcohol is being sold.   Again, everyone and every situation is different, use your judgement; but I am comfortable enjoying my flask.

[WhiskyRI]

Time, place and situation. As many others have said it depends. There is definite risk of being seen as "that guy who needs a drink" and in fact "being that guy in needing a drink". Since I prefer not to be either, but am more worried about the later, I sometimes use these occasions as times to give the liver a break and be the designated driver. But I've also brought a bottle of good bourbon to share at events events where the catering booze was poor quality. I tip the bartender $20 directly, give them the bottle and sometimes have them pour my drinks for me (and my friends) - especially if it is an open bar.

I've been to many southern "iced tea and lemonade" weddings and there is usually a place people slip off to to have their "hard stuff" and I have no problem discreetly bringing out the flask at those weddings. And my usual flask whisky is Old Weller Special Reserve - 90 proof which means it doesn't burn the top off if you swig it from the flask and some people find wheaters smoother. (not saying I'm one, I just like Weller).