This is truly a stunning water jug. Unusually it is made from stainless steel, rather than glass and it proudly sits in an upright position. The handle is large, vertical and open at the bottom so easy and comfortable to grip and the pouring nozzle is such that it will trap ice so eliminating the embarrassment of drinks being propelled into the air when hit by errant cubes. Being polished it is strongly recommended that it is simply hand washed and polished with a dry cloth, dishwashing may dull the polish.