Let me start by saying these bottle lamps are seriously Instagram-worthy. I've used mine to transform empty liquor bottles into chic bedside lamps, and the warm glow creates perfect ambiance for date nights. The touch controls are satisfyingly responsive - a quick tap cycles through white/warm white/warm light, while holding adjusts brightness.

The biggest surprise was how well they work outdoors. During a power outage, I popped one on a whiskey bottle and got about 4 hours of decent lighting (not the advertised 8). The USB-C charging is convenient, though like other reviewers, I noticed charging takes longer than claimed - about 5 hours from dead to full.

Warning about durability: After two months of nightly use, one of my lamps developed cracks near the base. They still function, but I'm gentler with them now. The plastic feels cheaper than expected for the price point.

Pro tip: These look best on standard 750ml wine bottles. My taller gin bottle made the light sit awkwardly high. The dimmable feature is fantastic - at 5% brightness it makes a perfect nightlight that won't disrupt sleep.

Final verdict: Great for gifts or occasional use, but don't expect industrial durability. For $20-ish, they deliver decent value if you want temporary decorative lighting rather than a permanent fixture.