Smoked whiskey glass next to the ComboJoy smoker kit gift box

ComboJoy Whiskey Smoker Kit Review: A Showpiece Bourbon Gift, With a Butane Catch

Name: ComboJoy Whiskey Smoker Kit Review: The Bourbon Gift, and the Torch Problem
Item: ComboJoy Whiskey Smoker Kit with Torch, 6 Wood Chip Flavors
Rating: 4.1
Author: ShopTheSpark

By ShopTheSpark · Published November 2, 2026 · Part of our Christmas Deals 2026 gift guide

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Some gifts are useful, and some are fun to unwrap and show off. The ComboJoy Whiskey Smoker Kit is the second kind. It arrives in a black presentation box, it has a little wooden barrel that sits on top of a glass, and the first time someone torches a pinch of cherry wood and lifts the lid off a smoky old fashioned, everyone at the table watches. It holds 4.6 stars from almost 7,000 Amazon ratings and was #8 in Bar Tools when we checked. It also has a real weak spot, and we'll explain it before you buy.

Deal note

When we checked on November 2, 2026 at 7:42 PM CST, Amazon showed this at $47.99 against a list price of $59.99 (about 20% off). Prices change, sometimes several times a day, and the discount can vanish before Christmas. Please check the current price on Amazon before you buy.

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Unboxing checklist: what's inside

ComboJoy lists 15 pieces. Here's what they are and what each does:

Barrel-style wood smoker top	Sits on the rim of the glass and holds the chips over the drink
Stainless steel mesh filter	Holds the chips inside the smoker top
Refillable torch	Adjustable flame. Ships empty, no butane included
6 tins of wood chips	Labeled pear, walnut, oak, cherry, apple and peach in the product photos
2 glasses	Rocks-style tumblers
2 ice ball molds	For slow-melting spherical ice
Instructions and gift box	Ready to wrap

Overall dimensions are about 8.5 x 7.9 x 2.3 inches, and the set weighs roughly 1.5 kg with the glasses. The materials are glass, plastic, stainless steel and wood.

Everything in the ComboJoy whiskey smoker kit

Torch lighting wood chips on the barrel smoker top

Smoker top compatibility with different glass styles

How you actually smoke a drink with it

ComboJoy's instructions keep it short. Here's the sequence with a few practical notes added:

Build the drink first. Pour your whiskey, bourbon or cocktail over ice. The ice ball molds are worth using here, since a large sphere melts slowly and won't water the drink down while you play with smoke.
Set the smoker top on the glass. The barrel needs to sit flat on the rim to trap the smoke. ComboJoy's photos show it fitting several glass styles.
Add a small pinch of chips to the steel mesh. A little goes a long way.
Torch the chips until they smolder and smoke pours down into the glass.
Wait 5 to 10 seconds, which is ComboJoy's recommended infusion time. Longer means a heavier, more bitter smoke.
Lift and serve. The reveal, when the smoke rolls out of the glass, is the moment everyone enjoys.

The listing also suggests smoking cheese, meats, dried fruit and other foods. That works best when you can trap the smoke under a cloche or bowl.

The torch problem, explained honestly

The biggest negative theme in the reviews is the torch, and it's the most-mentioned topic overall, with 259 reviewers discussing it. Only 100 of those mentions are positive and 159 are negative. Unhappy buyers say the torch wouldn't light at all, or it worked at first and quit after a few uses. That's a meaningful share of complaints, and it's the main reason our score sits below the Amazon average.

Some of this is avoidable, and some isn't. Here's what helps:

Buy butane with the gift. The torch ships empty for shipping-safety reasons, and some recipients don't realize that. A standard butane refill canister works, according to ComboJoy. Wrap one in the same box so the gift works on Christmas morning.
Adjust the flow button. ComboJoy's own note says that if the torch doesn't light after the first fill, you should turn the black button on the bottom toward + or - until it does.
Let it rest after filling. Giving a freshly filled torch a few minutes before lighting is a common butane-torch tip that prevents sputtering.
Know your backup. If the included torch fails, any kitchen butane torch will light the chips. The smoker top, chips, glasses and molds are the parts that make the set worth having.

What owners enjoy

Outside the torch, the review themes are close to unanimous. Gifting has 211 positive mentions out of 212, with husbands, dads and "bourbon lovers" named again and again. Enjoyment has 130 positive mentions and no negatives, and fun is 88 out of 89. Flavor is strong, with 141 positive mentions against 28 negative. Reviewers like trying different woods with different spirits, and one called it "fun to test different alcohols and whiskeys." Appearance is also well liked, with comments that it looks just as pictured and that the large ice sphere adds a touch of class. One reviewer said the ice ball molds alone made it worth buying.

Safety and common sense

This is an open-flame tool. Use it on a stable, heat-safe surface, away from curtains and decorations, and never leave a lit torch unattended. Keep it out of reach of children. It's an adults-only gift for people of legal drinking age. If the recipient doesn't drink, the food-smoking angle (cheese boards, smoked salt, even a smoky mocktail) still makes it usable.

Is it the right gift?

Yes, if: the person enjoys whiskey or cocktails, likes hosting, or loves a gadget with some theater. It's a strong "dad who has everything" present, and the presentation box means very little wrapping effort.

Maybe not, if: they get frustrated by finicky gadgets, or they already own a quality butane torch and smoker. In that case, ComboJoy's separate refill wood chip sets might be the better gift.

Our rating

4.1/5. As a gift experience, it earns full marks: it looks great, it's easy to use, and people have fun with it. The torch reliability complaints are too common to ignore, so we take points off and strongly recommend gifting it with butane. At the 20% discount we saw, it's still a lot of wow for the money.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the ComboJoy smoker kit come with butane?

No. The torch ships empty for safety. You need to buy a standard butane refill and fill the torch before first use.

What wood chip flavors are included?

Six tins. The product photos label them pear, walnut, oak, cherry, apple and peach.

What if the torch won't light after filling?

ComboJoy's own note says to adjust the black flow button on the bottom of the torch toward + or -. Letting a freshly filled torch rest a few minutes before lighting also helps. Torch reliability is the most common complaint in reviews.

How long do you smoke a drink?

The included instructions say to let the smoke infuse for 5 to 10 seconds with the smoker top on the glass, then lift it off and serve.

Can you smoke food with it?

The listing says you can use it for cheese, meats, dried fruit and other foods as well as cocktails, as long as the smoke can be trapped under a cover.

What is the current price?

We saw $47.99 against a $59.99 list price on November 2, 2026. Prices change, so check Amazon for today's price.

How we researched this

We read the ComboJoy listing, its included-components list and usage instructions, its product photos (where the wood chip flavors are labeled), and Amazon's grouped customer-review themes with their positive and negative counts, all on November 2, 2026. Quoted phrases come from Amazon's review summary or verified buyer reviews. We haven't tested this kit ourselves, and the torch tips are general butane-torch practice plus ComboJoy's own note.

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