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10 Fun Flasks for Gifts

Unique and Stylish Personal Liquor Flasks

By , About.com Guide

A flask is one of the timeless gifts of all time. Whether it be for a family member, a friend, the wedding party or someone at the office, a flask is a great and useful gift that they will appreciate for years. The fun part about shopping for flasks is that there are so many styles to choose from and one of those is sure to fit their personal style. You'll see these flasks range from the elegant to the fun to those that are very discreet.

Porthole Flask

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This 4.5 oz flask is one of the coolest I've come across. It's elegant, modern design turns the traditional squared flask on it's head. The best feature of this chrome plated flask is the porthole which allows you to see how much liquor is left inside. If you've ever used a flask you can understand the beauty of the portal.

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Gorham Flasks

Gorham That's Entertainment Oval FlaskPhoto Courtesy: © PriceGrabber.com

If a high-end, truly elegant hip flask is what you are looking for, then you have to check out the Gorham flasks. This is one of my favorite design companies when it comes to flasks because they bring a sophisticated style to these small vessels that is very unique, sleek, and stunning.

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Vintage Pin Up Girl Flask

Vintage Vixen Good Girls Hip FlaskPhoto Courtesy: © PriceGrabber.com

Vintage is everywhere, as are vintage pin up girl photographs. As in many of those cases, the repurposed images often include snappy lines that show off some attitude. These Vintage Vixen hip flasks follow suit and are some of the funner flasks available. They're available at Home Wet Bar and when you get to that website you'll find more ladies with attitude flasks that are just as sassy, but all rather classy because of the photography.

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Jack Daniels Golfer Flask

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Take Jack Daniels on the golf course with this beautiful Jack Daniels Golfer Flask. When you're out on the course this will not only hold 7 ounces of liquor, but includes tees, ball markers and a divot repair tool, so it's utilitarian as well and it's all held inside the removable leatherette cover. Cool, functional and the ultimate golfer's flask.

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Gas Can Flask with Funnel

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This is a very uniquely designed flask modeled after an old gas can. To fill up this 6 ounce, stainless steel flask, a funnel is included which is always convenient because pouring liquor into a flask can be an arduous task. This is simply a fun, novelty, stainless steel flask that anyone will love.

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Personalized Flask

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When you're thinking of giving a flask as a gift you may want to add an extra, personalized touch. Many of the flasks you will find can be etched with a name or a few words that are fitting for the recipient. Also, many of these personalized flasks come with an icon that can fit the person's personality, career, or hobbies. I've seen flasks with everything from a lobster to a plumbing pipe, and of course you can find a flask representing most any sport and branch of the military. Finding the right flask for a certain personality is easy and fun. These are also an ideal retirement gift.

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Stainless Steel Flask and Cigar Gift Set

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Cigars and flasks go hand in hand and there are many options to choose from. Many include a cigar cutter and a lighter that match the finish of the small flask and are a handsome looking gift. If you throw in a few high-end cigars it is the ultimate gift for the right person.

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Harley Davidson Flask

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We couldn't talk about hip flasks without bringing up bikes. This Harley Davidson flask is for the Harley rider who has everything else. The stainless steel flask is wrapped with studded leather embossed with the Harley logo and comes with two shot glasses and a funnel for easy drinking and filling.

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Favorite Team Flask

NFL Chicago Bears Hip FlaskPhoto Courtesy: © PriceGrabber.com
No matter what your favorite team is, you can likely find a flask that shows off your loyalty. From college to professional, there are a variety of flasks available. If you don't see your team listed, search for them by name.
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Don Ed Hardy Designed Leather Flasks

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If you are a tattoo enthusiast with a love of style and quality you will love these Don Ed Hardy designer flasks. Hardy is a renowned tattoo artist and this line of 6 ounce, leather flasks reflect his designs. They're beautifully detailed, fun and you have the choice of anything from a tiger to a bulldog, a koi fish or those little devils against a variety of colors. What else can you say but - "cool"?

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