Berlinzo Premium Clear Ice Ball Maker Mold - Large 2.4-inch Crystal Clear Ice Balls for Whiskey Cocktail-New Easy-to-Remove Ice Sphere Mold - Storage Bag Included, Hibiscus (Non-Electric)

Worth every penny! If you enjoy your drink and appreciate a cristal clear ice, this is the way to go. Easy to extract always perfect. It is a little bulky but it is what the system demands for great results. Sturdy and perfectly made.

A device that does exactly what it is supposed to do and does it extremely well!!! I am obsessed with making the correct ice for cocktails in my home bar. Berlinzo makes the only products that work as advertised that I have been able to find. This makes perfect ice balls, crystal clear and does it quickly. The spear ice maker takes about 15 more hours of freezer time and the spears are not perfect but good, the ice balls from this device are spectacular!!!

Works well. Nice clear ice. Easy to use. Remove from freezer and allow the entire unit to sit for about 4 minutes prior to removing the molds and the balls. Nice little storage bag.

The Tinana and Berlinzo are essentially the same ice maker with two different labels. But there are some differences between the two, and to my mind, they do not favor the nearly twice as expensive Berlinzo: 1. Physically, they are 98% identical. The only physical difference between these is that the Berlinzo is sheathed in a hard plastic outer casing with a satin black finish and some small, but nice, graphics. Between the two, this gives the Berlinzo a more “formal” and “classy” appearance. Seriously, it looks nice. If that matters to you, while it sits in your freezer, then it’s your ice maker of choice. Or, perhaps you want to give one of these as a gift; the Berlinzo does look nicer. [FWIW, their exterior shipping boxes are both nice, but to my mind, the Tinana is nicer in its simplicity.] Other than the Berlinzo’s outer shell, they are identical, and their parts are interchangeable. However, I think this outer shell contributes to difference #2. 2. Per their instructions, the Tinana should be allowed to freeze for 30 hours, while the Berlinzo requires 40-48. If you’re on any kind of clock, that’s significant. Other than the thin satin plastic shell on the Berlinzo, I can think of no reason why the two devices should have such significantly different freezing times. Interestingly, the Berlinzo instructions specifically state that you should not freeze it for more than 50 hours, else there is a risk of cracking the shell. That strikes me as a disadvantage, or at least a risk of disadvantage. I found the freezing times for both devices accurate. 3. The Berlinzo comes with a nice plastic bag in which to store your spheres. Unfortunately, it’s not really big enough to hold more than one batch at a time. Ziplock is your friend here. 4. In all other respects, the two devices produce identical, almost entirely clear ice spheres when you follow the instructed times for freezing. And if you don’t, they also perform similarly. Pulling either device out of the freezer six hours ahead of time will reveal a not-fully-frozen base, and partially formed (about 75%) spheres. Also, if you decide to use warm or even hot water to slow the freezing process further, you’ll need to adjust your freezing time accordingly. I do, and have found an additional six hours (for a total of 36) in the Tinana works well, while the Berlinzo requires its full 48. 5. The spheres from both devices also benefit from tempering. Without tempering, they didn’t always crack, but they did sometimes. And with tempering, none of the spheres cracked when room temperature whiskey was poured on them. Most people recommend five minutes for tempering, and that makes sense if the spheres are kept in an ice bucket or bowl. I found that when placed in individual glasses, 2-3 minutes seemed sufficient to avoid cracking. YMMV. I have attached pics showing the spheres side-by-side. They are indistinguishable. I also did a 90-minute melting test, with images taken at 00:00, 00:30, 01:00, and 01:30, with a sphere from each maker in a glass containing 2 ounces of water. Granted, water and booze are not the same thing, and holding a glass will speed the ice melting process. But all I wanted to do was compare how a sphere from each maker would perform in the same environment. Short answer: they melted identically. And that’s no surprise since they are almost identical in their construction, and entirely identical in their method. For me, the performance of both the Berlinzo and the Tinana are 5 stars, with the Berlinzo docked one star for value and the additional 10-18 hours of freezing time. With respect to some of the less positive reviews: 1. Yes, it’s difficult to remove the rubber molds from the freezing box. It gets easier after first use, but they’re tight for a reason. I’m older, and my finger strength isn’t what it used to be, but I managed to get everything apart. 2. It’s not difficult to fill the container or to get the molds topped up. A gooseneck kettle is handy for topping off. 3. There is occasionally a little bit of excess ice around the seams (see pics), but it comes off easily. 4. Depending on your water minerality, you may find you get better results by boiling the water first, filtering it with a real filter (Brita doesn’t cut it), etc. Distilled or RO/DI water doesn’t always produce more clarity. The people who make the OnTheRocks version of this (I use their box for cubes) have some videos with recommendations for “fine-tuning” your ice. We have off-the-charts hard water in our house, and a whole house softener that reduces, but does not eliminate, the hardness. The tap water produced quite acceptable ice spheres. 5. With respect to water “wastage,” don’t rinse that ice block down the drain. Let it thaw and use it to water plants or pets or whatever. It’s perfectly clean water. It’s only waste if you waste it. Don’t throw it away!

I was really intrigued by the concept of "clear" ice. I was accustomed to standard ice cube trays - put the water in and tomorrow you've got ice. But the ice was filled at the bottom of the cube with air bubbles, and it melted fast. I started hearing about clear ice makers - no air bubbles at all, and the ice lasted much longer. I was curious if that claim was really true, and if so, how do they work? So I did some research and learned of the basic principles. Large bodies of fresh water like lakes and slower moving river in northern regions will freeze over each winter. They freeze from the surface downward, and that's the key - water freezing top - down like that forces air and impurities down as it freezes, leaving a layer of clear ice over the unfrozen water below. These home clear ice makers operate on the same principle; water is placed into an insulated container - a cooler, if you will. Silicone molds are inserted at the top of the cooler. These molds have holes placed at the top and bottom to allow for both complete filling and the free movement of water between the tank below and the molds. The molds must also be filled with water to the top. Put the device in your freezer. The freezing process begins at the top of the molds and moves downward, forcing air and impurities through the holes at the bottom into the insulated tank below. Leave the device in your freezer at least 24 hours (my 5 cubic foot freezer operates at -3° F, and it takes 28 hours for this device to freeze thoroughly). Taking the ice out of the molds reveals crystal clear ice spheres, exactly as promised. Removing the molds is a bit of a chore, but the design of this device - thick, strong handles at each end of the individual molds makes removal surprisingly easy, as long as you're patient and don't try to use too much force. The included storage bag easily holds about a dozen spheres, but with careful packing I've gotten 16 spheres in there. Some notes on what else I learned during my research: - The embedded air bubbles are the chief reason ice sitting in a liquid melt down so quickly - as the outer layer melts the warmer liquid will infiltrate into those bubbles, hastening the process. Clear ice has no embedded air, so the warmer liquid can't get to the interior sections. - It's the surface area of ice that melts. Square cubes have more surface area than spheres, so spheres will melt more slowly than square cubes. - Harvested spheres (or cubes) will crack if you take them directly from the freezer and immerse them in liquid. The ice should be 'tempered' (left to sit at room temperature) for 10 to 15 minutes before immersion. - Water quality makes a difference, particularly in the tank below the molds. Dispersed minerals and other impurities will wind up at the bottom of this ice, possibly giving it an unpleasant taste or smell. Not an issue if you plan to use this ice for chilling bottles or cans, but it could give unpleasant results if used in consumables. Water from reverse osmosis filtration or distilled water would work fine if you want to use the tank ice in consumables, as well as making for excellent molded clear ice. Of course you can simply discard the tank water, or use it (after it warms to room temperature) to water plants. I try not to waste the tank water, and my plants appreciate it. - This device produces 2.5-inch spheres; ensure your glasses will accommodate spheres this large. - The 8-sphere device is large and will take up significant space in a refrigerator freezer. The smaller units for 2 or four spheres/cubes would work better there.

The Berlinzo clear ice ball maker is totally awesome and a great conversation starter. The process takes approximately 24 hours to be completed, but once done you have 2 crystal clear ice balls, and two nicely formed ice squares in the base of the unit itself. The unit itself in very durable and flexible. To separate the base of the unit from the water reservoir can be a little tricky, after removing the ice balls I turned the unit upside down and run a butter knife underneath the lip on the reservoir and the base to break the seal in order to remove the two nicely sized ice squares in the base of the unit. I think it was a good price and I would highly recommend purchasing one.

Easy to use and got really clear ice balls on the first try. Going to become a go to for all my drinks at home. And the skull you see through the ice is part of the glass.

Works great, very well made!

Perfect ice clear balls with just 1 try! Easy to use. Froze for 48hrs and left to thaw for 8-10mins. No difficulty pulling out, just had to alternate left and right a few pulls to eventually slide the molds out all together.

Why so many negative reviews?! All the talks about removing the ice from mold being difficult is totally not true. Easiest thing to do in the world.

Excelente producto, tarda en hacerse el hielo pero si sale completamente transparente

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I couldn’t be happier with my Berlinzo clear ice machine! The ice it produces is truly crystal clear—absolutely flawless in appearance. Whether I’m making cocktails, chilling drinks, or simply serving ice water, it adds an elegant touch that never fails to impress my guests. What makes this ice maker even better is how easy it is to use. From the straightforward setup to the intuitive operation, everything about this machine is designed for convenience. It’s compact yet powerful, and the ice production is both efficient and consistent. If you’re looking for high-quality, professional-grade ice with minimal hassle, this is the machine for you. It’s a game-changer for anyone who values aesthetics and functionality. Highly recommend!