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Oggi
The host's secret weapon. Double-wall insulation means your ice survives the whole party—no more emergency ice runs mid-event.
Stainless Steel
4 qt
Double-wall
Lid, tongs
| Product | Rating | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless Steel Ice Bucket Best Oggi | 4.7 | $35 | View |
 Clear Acrylic Ice Bucket Value Oggi | 4.5 | $22 | View |
 Polished Chrome Ice Bucket Kraftware | 4.6 | $55 | View |
 Party Bucket 20 Quart Igloo | 4.4 | $19 | View |
 Marble Wine Chiller Creative Home | 4.5 | $35 | View |
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Oggi
The host's secret weapon. Double-wall insulation means your ice survives the whole party—no more emergency ice runs mid-event.
Stainless Steel
4 qt
Double-wall
Lid, tongs
Oggi
See-through style meets insulation. Watch ice levels at a glance, and the double walls keep things cold longer than single-wall glass.
Acrylic
3.5 qt
Double
Tongs
Kraftware
Mad Men-era elegance. Polished chrome catches light beautifully—the ice bucket for those who treat cocktail hour as an event.
Chrome-plated
3 qt
USA
Classic
Igloo
For when style matters less than cold beer. Holds a mountain of ice and dozens of bottles—the MVP of backyard BBQs and casual gatherings.
Plastic
20 qt
Party cooler
Indoor/outdoor
Creative Home
Chill it once, use all night. Marble's thermal mass keeps wine cold without dilution—store in the freezer, bring out for elegant service.
Natural Marble
Wine chilling
Store in freezer
Single bottle
Start with frozen bucket (store empty bucket in freezer). Pre-chill drinks before adding. Use larger ice cubes (melt slower than small). Fill completely (ice touching ice stays frozen longer). Keep lid on between uses.
Ice + water chills faster—liquid contact transfers cold better than air gaps between ice cubes. Fill bucket 1/3 water, 2/3 ice. Champagne in 20 minutes; white wine in 15 minutes.
For 10 guests using ice for drinks: 4 qt minimum, replenish once. For chilling bottles: one bucket per 2 bottles (or use a larger party bucket). For bars with heavy ice use: multiple buckets or large cooler on standby.
Stainless is practical—insulates better, indestructible, suits modern bars. Crystal is elegant—maximum glamour, fragile, no insulation. Most hosts own stainless for regular use, crystal for special occasions.
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