Areaware Drink Rocks are a set of four geometric whiskey stones — a sphere, cube, pyramid and cylinder — handcrafted from natural soapstone and marble, designed by Norwegian designer Runa Klock. Chilled in the freezer and dropped into a glass, they keep spirits perfectly cold without diluting them the way ice does. Hand-finished with a naturally textured surface reminiscent of rugged Norwegian coastlines, they double as striking, sculptural objects on a bar cart or desk even when they're not in a drink.

Design: Set of four platonic geometric shapes — sphere, cube (rectangular prism), pyramid and cylinder — each in a different natural stone tone
Material: Natural Soapstone and Marble, Hand-Finished
Dimensions: Sphere ~4.5cm; Cube ~3.2 x 5.1 x 3cm; Pyramid ~5 x 4.3 x 4.5cm; Cylinder ~2.7 x 6.8 x 2.7cm (Approximate — Natural Material, Slight Variation Between Pieces)
Set Size: 4 Stones (One of Each Shape)
Designer: Runa Klock (Oslo, Norway)
Care: Hand Wash Only — Do Not Use Abrasive Cleaners; Soak in Warm Water for a Few Hours Before Freezing to Remove Absorbed Flavours; Store Dry, Sealed, in the Freezer

Why Choose Areaware Drink Rocks Whisky Stones?

Whisky stones solve a real problem — ice waters down a good spirit as it melts, dulling exactly the flavours you paid for — but most whiskey stones on the market are generic, forgettable cubes. Areaware's version, designed by Norwegian product designer Runa Klock, treats the category as an actual design object: four distinct platonic shapes, each hand-finished from natural soapstone or marble with a deliberately rough, tactile surface that echoes rugged Norwegian coastlines. That means these genuinely double as small sculptural pieces on a bar cart, desk or shelf when they're not in a glass — reviewers have specifically noted they look "almost as good outside a lowball glass" as inside one. Because they're natural stone rather than synthetic, each piece has small individual variations in colour and texture, so no two sets are quite identical — a detail some buyers love and worth mentioning upfront so it reads as a feature, not a flaw. It's a genuinely elegant, conversation-starting gift for whisky drinkers, cocktail enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates thoughtfully designed everyday objects — and a strong higher-margin add-on alongside any premium bottle on your site.

Areaware

Areaware is a Brooklyn, New York and Columbus, Ohio-based design company creating functional, unusual objects for home, work and play in collaboration with independent designers from around the world. Founded with a strong voice for young and emerging design talent, Areaware describes its mission as making everyday objects that are both genuinely useful and quietly poetic. Drink Rocks, designed in collaboration with Oslo-based designer Runa Klock — known for work inspired by nature and a strong interest in material and craft — reflects that same philosophy: reimagining a familiar bar accessory as a small, sculptural design object.