True 20-Piece Mixologist Barware Set vs Coliware 16pcs Bartender Kit Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker Set with Bamboo Stand
Buy the True 20-piece set if you want the fuller kit: it adds four shot glasses, four drink picks, a recipe card deck and a double jigger to the core tools. The Coliware 16-piece set covers the same shaking, stirring, straining and muddling jobs with fewer extras. Neither listing gave a price, so check current store prices on this page before deciding.
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True 20-Piece Mixologist Barware Set
4.9Choose the True 20-Piece Mixologist Barware Set if you want a complete starter bar with shot glasses, drink picks and a recipe deck included.
Pros
- Most complete kit of the two, with glasses, picks and recipes
- Higher rating from more ratings
- Covers shaking, stirring, measuring, straining, pouring and garnishing
- Stainless steel, glass and bamboo materials
Cons
- Hand wash listed for the set; wood stand needs a damp cloth only
- More pieces means more storage space
- Specs list conflicting details, such as a blade material, that do not match a bar set
What separates them
| True 20-Piece Mixologist Barware Set | Coliware 16pcs Bartender Kit Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker Set with Bamboo Stand | |
|---|---|---|
| Piece count | 20 pieces | 16 pieces |
| Shot glasses | Includes 4 shot glasses | Not listed |
| Drink picks | Includes 4 drink picks | Not listed |
| Recipe cards | Includes a recipe card deck | Not listed |
| Jigger | Double measured pourer (jigger) | Jigger included |
| Stand | Wood stand | Bamboo stand |
| Muddler and strainer | Both included | Both included |
| Rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings | 4.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings |
Price history
- True 20-Piece Mixologist Barware Set: lowest $74.99 on Oct 30 at Mission Wine & Spirits.
- Coliware 16pcs Bartender Kit Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker Set with Bamboo Stand: lowest $21.59 on Oct 30 at Walmart.
Prices at every store
True 20-Piece Mixologist Barware Set
- Unwind Bottle ShopCheck price at Unwind Bottle Shop
- The Bar WarehouseCheck price at The Bar Warehouse
- Mission Wine & SpiritsCheck price at Mission Wine & Spirits
Coliware 16pcs Bartender Kit Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker Set with Bamboo Stand
- JetFoodCheck price at JetFood
- WalmartCheck price at Walmart
Specs compared
| Spec | True 20-Piece Mixologist Barware Set | Coliware 16pcs Bartender Kit Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker Set with Bamboo Stand |
|---|---|---|
| Number Of Pieces | 20 | 16 Pcs |
| Material | glass, Stainless Steel, wood | — |
| Care Instructions | Hand Wash | — |
| Color | Multi-Color | — |
| Length | 5 in | — |
| Handle Material | wood | — |
| Typical Users | UNISEX, ADULT | — |
| Number of tools | 20 | — |
| Folded size | 38mm x 76mm x 16mm | — |
| Item dimensions | 25 x 8 x 84 millimeters | — |
| Product weight |
Questions and answers
- Which set is better for a beginner?
- The True 20-piece set, because it includes shot glasses, drink picks and a recipe card deck to learn with. The Coliware set covers the core tools but has fewer extras.
- Do both sets include a jigger and strainer?
- Yes. True lists a double measured pourer and a strainer; Coliware lists a jigger and a strainer.
- Which has more pieces?
- True has 20 pieces versus 16 for Coliware. The extra pieces are mainly shot glasses, drink picks and recipe cards.
- Are the tools dishwasher safe?
- True says its tools are dishwasher safe but the wood stand should be wiped with a damp cloth. Coliware does not state care instructions in the listing.
- Is the True set worth paying more for?
- Only if you want the shot glasses, picks and recipe deck. If you already own glassware, the Coliware set covers the same core jobs with fewer pieces.