The Mystery of Whiskey Glass

Most people who enjoy drinking are also cup lovers. For whiskey enthusiasts, having a good set of whiskey Tasting Glasses can help us explore the secrets of whiskey with the correct posture.

Whiskey is a highly flavorful strong liquor, with different characteristics such as cup shape, material, and size, which may affect the gathering and diffusion of the aroma of the liquor. The angle, amount, and temperature of entry directly affect our experience of smelling and tasting whiskey.

In addition, how to choose the right glass when facing different types of whiskey such as new/old, low alcohol/high alcohol, light/peat heavy mouthed, etc. is also a compulsory course for qualified whiskey enthusiasts. The 12 Whiskey Glasses recommended this time are all classic and professional cup shapes, including standard universal models and niche collectible models. Remember to bookmark them if you like! ~

1. Glencairn Glass
The Glencairn glass is considered the authoritative whisky glass and an ideal choice for bartenders and whisky enthusiasts. The slender mouth of the fragrance cup can help your nose quickly capture the necessary aroma, while also leaving no room for some irritating and defective aromas.

2. Tulip Shaped Glass
Tulip style glasses (also known as copita style glasses) are popular among cognac and whiskey enthusiasts, as their design maximizes aroma and taste. The long handled design ensures that your hands (and any scent on them) do not affect the aroma of whiskey.

3. ISO tasting cup Copita Nosing Glass
The ISO tasting cup, known as the international standard cup, is a competition cup specifically designed for alcohol competitions. ISO cups have strict size regulations. In terms of characteristics, ISO cups have a good aroma collection effect, do not highlight any characteristics of the wine, and accurately represent the original appearance of the wine.

4. The NEAT which glass
Although this whiskey glass may look a bit like a miniature fish tank, the opening design has scientific basis. It is carefully crafted based on Natural Engineering Aroma Technology, which can effectively reduce ethanol vapor while enhancing good aroma.

5. Classic Cup Old Fashioned Glass/Rock Cup/Umbrer
The most common whiskey glass. Due to the wide edge of the cup, it is not suitable for smelling fragrance, but it is not necessary - this cup can be filled with ice and whiskey, you can choose freely, and it can also be used to hold any classic cocktail. Its wide and sturdy base makes it an ideal choice for mixing cocktail ingredients, while its simple design makes simple drinks self-evident. This is an eternal cup, a must-have for any whiskey enthusiast to fully enjoy this spirit.

6. Riedel Vinum Single Malt Glass
RIEDEL, founded in Austria in 1756, is the world's most renowned professional brand of wine glasses and decanters, known as the "Rolls Royce of wine glasses". The Vinum whiskey glass looks like a blend of Glencairn and tulip style glass, but has a wider opening that allows the whiskey to open more and release stronger aromas and flavors.

7. Golf Glass
Without a good highball/highball glass, the collection of whiskey glasses is incomplete. The highball cup/highball cup is used to make the simplest whiskey cocktail - whiskey with ice, soda water - it's great. The refreshing and light taste of Hi Bang is particularly popular in summer, and the slender body of Gao Qiu Cup/Hai Bo Cup is more convenient for mixing.

8.1920s Bartender's Glass 1920s Blender's Glass
Angus MacRaild, a whiskey consultant and writer for bartenders in the 1920s, collaborated with Elixir Distillers to replicate the whiskey cups used by bartenders in the 1920s. The onion shaped cup body helps to concentrate aroma and taste, providing a better sensory experience, especially suitable for drinking aged and low alcohol whiskey.

9. Denver amp; The Denver Lily Whisky Glass
The timeless silhouette and impeccable craftsmanship are the core features of Denver Lily whiskey glasses. The D&L whiskey glass combines the key elements of a flat bottomed glass and a traditional whiskey glass, providing versatility without sacrificing the tasting experience. People who know about D&L whiskey glasses would consider it one of the best hand blown glasses on the market.

10. Nolan Whisky Glass
This Nolan style glass is considered a new product in the whisky world, with a stylish design that combines two different whisky glasses together. One is a tumbler glass, and the other is a nose glass (like the Glencairn glass mentioned earlier), with a double-layer design that can block the temperature of the hands to better capture the complex flavors and aromas of whiskey.

11. Nude Malt Whisky Glass
The NUDE malt series, designed by Finnish designer Mikko Laakkonen, provides whiskey enthusiasts with a stylish and minimalist solution. The Nude cup is currently relatively niche, and the design of a large open cup belly is more suitable for aroma diffusion for smelling. For tasting, we recommend other better alternative options.

12. Double eared small wine glasses Quaich
Quaich is Scotland's cup of friendship, welcoming at clan gatherings, friend gatherings, and in front of guests. Quaich "is the Scottish translation of the Gaelic word" cuich ", meaning cup. The two handed design of this wine glass reflects the trust between the giver and receiver. Quichs are most commonly used to hold whiskey and brandy. Traditional Quichs are made of wood, but larger Quichs are used to hold malt liquor.

In addition, the selection of whiskey cups can generally follow the following principles:

1. Cup shape
Like all good wines, high-quality whiskey needs to have breathing space and maintain accessibility to the nose and taste buds. Therefore, the best Scottish whisky glass should ensure that the liquid is easy to spin, not too closed, but also not fall to the well-known bottom of the glass (in other words, do not drink whisky from a wine glass). In addition, the shape and texture of glass are often the foundation of sensory experience. For example, the thin and curved body of Glencairn glass or filters optimizes the functionality of the nose, among other features. Similarly, you should ensure that the cup has a circular or slightly curved rim to facilitate seamless connection of your alcohol tolerance.

2. Texture and characteristics
A well crafted whiskey glass must have a good hand feel. Therefore, weight, design, and grip are all important.

3. Craftsmanship and Appearance
This may sound superficial, but the carving technique and appearance of the best whiskey glass are important. In other words, when drinking alcohol, aesthetics are also important.

4. Material
Without a doubt, the material is also very heavy. For example, the experience of glass and crystal is different. If conditions permit, crystal material can be chosen. Excellent refractive index can best express the beauty of amber wine body over time.