Our engraving options allow for you to add text or designs to your whisky glass with precision and elegance. Whether you’re looking to personalise it with your name, a special date, or a personal message, our skilled engravers will add your chosen design onto your glass to create a lasting impression.

Frances is a passionate advocate of lifelong learning. In 2022, she graduated at the age of 60 with an MLitt (First) in Creative Writing from Glasgow University. Having published a number of short stories with disabled protagonists she is particularly interested in characters traditionally overlooked in fiction. Frances lives in Glasgow with her family, Allan Gaw is a pathologist by training but now writes full-time. He writes short stories, novel-length historic crime fiction and poetry. He recently won the UK Classical Association Creative Writing Competition, the International Alpine Fellowship Writing Prize and the International Globe Soup 7-day Writing Challenge. Allan lives and works near Glasgow. At Glencairn Crystal, we’re passionate about whisky and craftsmanship. Our personalized whisky glasses are the result of decades of expertise, a commitment to quality, and a love for the art of glassware. The Glencairn glass is not the only glass on the market that is designed specifically for drinking whisky. (For example, Riedel and Norlan Glass also manufacture such glassware.) While there are numerous styles of such glasses available, the Glencairn is the first style to be endorsed by the Scotch Whisky Association, and to be used by every whisky company in Scotland and Ireland. [6]Having supported and celebrated Scottish crime writing talent with its ongoing sponsorship of the prestigious McIlvanney and Bloody Scotland Debut crime-writing literary awards since 2020, the Glencairn Glass first launched its very own crime short story competition two years ago. Since its inception, the competition has attracted a huge number of gripping entries from both novice and experienced crime writers all over the world.

The Glencairn Whisky Glass is a revolutionary whisky glass that really lets one savor the taste and complexity of fine whisky. These are great to use for any of your Single Malt Whisky's, Irish Whiskey's, and also your single barrel bourbons. With the tapered mouth, you are able to really smell all of the nuances the whisky has to offer. Any malt advocate will love this glass! Glencairn’s marketing director Gordon Brown said: “’ Now in its second year, the standard of entries for the Glencairn Glass Short Story Competition has been wonderful. With so many good stories to choose from, the judging process has been tough and I’d like to take the opportunity to say a huge thanks to everyone who entered.” The Glencairn Glass – the world’s favourite whisky glass produced by Scottish glassware company Glencairn Crystal – has today revealed the winner and runner-up of its Scottish-themed crime short story competition. These 11-ounce glasses are made from lead-free crystalline with elegant detailing that will withstand the test of time. They're part of Waterford's Marquis line, which offers more affordable crystal pieces than the brand's other glasses.

These glasses are incredibly durable, so try breaking these out with a rowdier crowd—the weight and cut suggests you’ve broken out your good glassware, but the durability will keep the glass intact until the last drop in the bottle. Our engraving option allows you to add text or designs to your whisky glass with precision and elegance. Whether you want to personalize it with your name, a special date, or a meaningful message, our skilled artisans will expertly engrave your chosen design onto the glass, creating a lasting impression. The Glencairn whisky glass is a style of glass intended for drinking whisky, developed and produced by Glencairn Crystal Ltd, in East Kilbride, a town near Glasgow, Scotland since 1981; originally designed by Raymond Davidson, managing director of the company. The shape of the glass is derived from the traditional nosing copitas used in whisky labs around Scotland. [1] The glass design was concluded with the aid of master blenders from five of the largest whisky companies in Scotland. [ citation needed] The glass first came into production in 2001. Since then, additional mini-Glencairns and Canadian Glencairns [2] were introduced.

The capacity of a typical Glencairn whisky glass is approximately 175ml (6USfloz), and it is intended to hold approximately 50ml (1.7USfloz) of liquid. [ citation needed] Handwashing is Key: To preserve the pristine condition of your personalized whisky glasses, always handwash them. Avoid using the dishwasher, as the high water pressure and detergent can be harsh on delicate glassware. Use a mild, non-abrasive dishwashing detergent. Avoid using harsh or abrasive cleaners that can damage the glass or any personalized engravings or etchings. 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. This article contains content that is written like an advertisement. Please help improve it by removing promotional content and inappropriate external links, and by adding encyclopedic content written from a neutral point of view. ( July 2023) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)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. Adding a Tasting Cap will help contain the vapors from your whisky to give greater concentrations of aromas whilst nosing and then why not complete your whisky drinking experience with our Glencairn Pipette, perfect for adding a controlled splash of water to your dram. The Glencairn Glass is also available in beautiful gift sets, perfect for any occasion.