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. These 11-ounce glasses are made from lead-free crystalline with elegant detailing that will withstand the test of time.

Goodfellow recommends adding a bit of room temperature water to the Glencairn glass to help open up the spirit. Whiskey fans love these glasses because they have weight to them—they're a particularly excellent glass to swirl. These glasses] have an almost snifter-like shape on the top which enhances the whiskey flavor by trapping the aroma on top while the rounded bottom allows the glass to be fully cupped in your hand to warm it up. The peaks at the bottom of these glasses are what originally won me over, but the lightweight feel and easy sipping experience keep me reaching for them again and again.She has been writing about the bar and spirits world for five years, including extensive coverage on glassware.

A rocks glass is good for anything: single-ounce pours, spirits on the rocks cocktails or even water. The closest thing to a designated Scotch glass is the tulip-shaped Glencairn, which is used for a variety of whiskeys. Explore the range of crystal whisky glasses we have here at Forever Crystal and discover short tumblers in a wide variety of styles. Named for the classic Japanese diamond-like pattern of lines intended to evoke the structure of a bamboo fence, Cocktail Kingdom's Yarai glasses have become a workhorse of bars around the world, earning nearly universal acclaim from the bartenders who rely on them.In addition to its pleasing visual effect, the Yarai pattern also creates texture that allows for a solid grip on the glass, good for when condensation could make smooth-walled glasses feel a bit slick. Each decanter is combined with your choice of two or four matching whisky glasses and presented in a luxury gift box. Choosing the correct whisky glass can really help to improve the drinkers enjoyment and there’s a shape and style of glass for every whisky fan. Meanwhile, Huckberry’s Whiskey Peaks glass ( view at Huckberry) is the perfect blend of form and function, with a topographic glass mountain in the center of the glass acting as a great conversation piece.