Riedel H2O Whisky Glass

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The ideal glass, so I've been told by many whisk(e)y distillers, for tasting is a stemmed glass that has a wider base than the nose, like ISO or Cordial glass,” explains Goodfellow. “You can see the spirits well—the glass tapers towards the top to concentrate the smell when you nose it, and the stem removes any unintentional heat to the spirit.” Of course I won’t be pouring myself a Lagavulin 16yo or some other high quality whisky into a tumbler. But for the bulk stuff, even for the better stuff at some point, a whiskey tumbler is just fine. For fast consumption, when you in a hurry, drinking whisky almost for thirst. And I know, whisky really isn’t a drink for thirst, but I’m sure many whisky lovers know the feeling when you just drink the stuff probably a bit too fast. Just for the pure enjoyment, because after all: it is whisky! Moser, a craft-focused glassmaking company open for more than 150 years, makes more typical whiskey glasses, but the style and provenance of its iconic brandy glass is what you want. Moser’s “Royal” brandy glass was born in 1907 when England’s King Edward VII had it made for his wife, Queen Alexandra. The company has been making glass by hand with lead-free crystal since the late 19th century, and its time-tested techniques are evident in the cutting work. The rim of the glass is lined with a thin stripe of 24-karat gold. Its tulip shape escalates the nosing experience by allowing the liquid to swirl enough to retain the alcohol vapors. With its small opening, pouring your whiskey in and covering it with a tasting cap will activate the aromas well sufficient for an excellent finish on your palate. The official whiskey nosing glass by Glencairn comes gift-boxed for a ready-set gift to your favorite people. Who Should Buy It

When it comes to precision and flavor, the senses will dictate, but the glass will help guide you through the experience. Are you tired of putting ice repeatedly to your bourbon because it inevitably warms up when you’re holding your whiskey glass? This stemmed whiskey glass can solve your problems. Its stem prevents you from increasing the temperature of your drink and allows you to enjoy it hassle-free! Other materials like plastic, wood, metal, and even ceramic can make good, attractive whiskey glasses, but you’ll want to think about what best serves your lifestyle and aesthetic, and go from there. Don’t bother with these unless you hate the taste of whiskey and just want to chase it with beer. No connoisseur would deign to throw their expensive expression down the hatch in one big gulp. Sure, you could sip from a shot glass, but why would you? Its small size makes it hard to handle and too easy to spill your precious dram. Brands Glencairn

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It's also perfect for drinking whiskey straight with its unique 2-ounce pour indicator etch (the top of the triangle at the bottom measures exactly 2 ounces),” adds Voisey. Note that the larger size allows for a few chunks of ice to a dram of whiskey. Ensure you've given your dishwasher a general cleaning using a good dishwasher cleaner since hard water deposits tend to cloud the glassware it's washing. Whiskey nosing glasses, more often than not, are dishwasher safe. However, a few brands are not; thus, washing your Viski Seneca Crystal Tumbler should be cleaned at a low temperature set to "delicate washing." It is funny how champagne, brandy or wine, each have their own glasses designed just for the drink in question. But whisky, which by the way in my opinion is the worlds most complex spirit, is being served in anything. whether it’s a highball glass or a tumbler, or some other glass made for drinking. Like stated before, I don’t care if it’s even a mug, the taste of whisky will still be the same. But for capturing the aromas of whisky, below are some different whiskey glass options. What is a nosing glass? Wash the cloth at boiling temperature to expend all bacteria. Use odorless soap when machine washing at 75 ° C.

The wide mouth provides excellent ventilation for drinking alcohol because it has a shape similar in size and form as what you would find when surveying your drink from all angles - this makes sure there are no missed opportunities during taste testing! Who Should Buy ItEnsure you've spaced out your whiskey tasting glasses away from other ceramics or sharp objects to prevent scratching during the cleaning process. The glass holds 4 ounces and is wider than the traditional tasting glass. This opening is designed to amplify the aromas and flavor characters of the spirit, like the delicate flavors of Japanese whisky, while avoiding the nose-numbing, overpowering ethanol scent. This design, a result of nine years of tastings and studies, also points out any potential flaws within the liquid. Each glass comes in an elegant burgundy and silver box, making it a go-to gift. If you’re looking to comparatively taste spirits, these glasses let flavors shine their brightest. Keep them on hand for documenting your notes on new bottles. For sipping, we recommend something akin to the Glencairn or the NEAT, which are essentially whiskey-specific snifters that are much smaller than the brandy version. Glasses of this style are frequently used at serious whiskey tastings and competitions. Similar to a tulip glass—though stemless, with a heavier base, and generally featuring a wider bowl—the floral shape helps funnel aromas to your olfactory receptors so you’re better able to appreciate the nuances of your whiskey. It's also easy to eyeball a full dram pour, and the heavy base feels nice in the hand. Scotch lovers are more likely to enjoy this glass more than anyone. This is an excellent add-on to a whiskey collection.