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’ve ordered just about every bartender’s shaker on Amazon—A Bar Above, Sky, Fish, Koriko, Barfly—you name it. Honestly, most of them felt very similar, with only slight differences in weight and balance.Then I ordered this one.Right away, I could tell it was different: heavier, thicker walls, and built with a level of durability that feels indestructible. This thing is pure quality—you could probably drop it, knock it around, and it would still look brand new.At first, I wondered if maybe the walls were too thick, but really, that’s what makes it stand out. If you want construction that truly rises above everything else you’ll find on Amazon, this is the one. A perfect 10. And I say that as someone who’s bought them all, searching for the best.

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.

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

For reference, I’m a bartender in a small hometown bar with about a year’s experience.I ordered this tin set (as well as Piña’s hawthorne) for personal use, but I’ve found myself bringing it to work because it’s miles ahead of my equipment on hand there.-Sealing 9/10-Release Seal 10/10 , doesn’t lock up on me-I guess this is heavier than most tins, but it doesn’t exhaust me, and I’m not a large/fit person. The weight feels nice in my hands.-Aesthetic 10/10 Clean finish, pretty bottomVery satisfied with what I got for the price

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.

This is a great cocktail shaker. Figured there would be a learning curve. Watched a video on how to use this shaker type and I didn’t spill a drop the FIRST time.Be sure to buy a Hawthorne strainer if you don’t have one. I bought a Pima which is same manufacturer as the shaker.Easy to pull apart and clean!

Build quality is surprising great. Weighty steel Caps are 360 degree welded to the base of the steel shaker. The two cups solidly lock together with no leaking. Would recommend to anybody looking for a cocktail shaker.