Gourmet ice is popular in small boutique bars, homes, and break rooms. It's perfectly sized for iced tea or high end drinks you don’t want diluted by quickly melting ice. Easily characterized by its cylindrical shape, gourmet ice is known to have great drink presentation because of its large size, clarity and slow melt rate. Gourmet ice has an approximate 100% ice to water ratio. Manitowoc’s gourmet ice has a unique octagonal shape and requires less ice cubes to effectively cool drinks. The great look of gourmet ice makes it perfect for hosting small gatherings, parties, or all day outdoor events.