I like to think of glassware as the translator between myself and a spirit.
The glass isnt just a necessary vessel; its an active player in conveying aliquors character.
Most people want a tumbler.
Riedel
One word of warning from Riedel, though: Dont make the mistake of using Cognac snifter for whiskey.
It only promotes the alcohol when you put your nose in there.
Its like Mike Tyson giving you a punch.
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The glasses come very highly reviewed, boasting a 4.7/5-star rating with more than 1,300 reviews.
Each of the four crystal glasses has a different iconic mountain rising out of the bottom.
Theyre handblown using high-quality unleaded glass, resulting in a thin, light feel.
The Riedel single malt whiskey glass deals extremely well with acidity, and also with alcohol, explains Riedel.
For this reason, Im especially fond of this glass for any higher-proof whiskeys (or even whiskEys).
Glencairn Whisky Glass
$29.99
TheGlencairn glassis the whiskey traditionalists pick.
Still, I think everyone should have, or at least try the classic tasting glass.
There are plenty of knockoffs, but I recommend getting one from the real thing from the Glencairn brand.
The best way to find out which style of aroma delivery you like is to sample different glass shapes.
Weight: Im a big fan of heavier whiskey glasses.
Its not a direct correlation, but they feel more expensive, and staking sips feels more intentional.
Looks: Like everything else in my home, I want to enjoy looking at my whiskey glasses.
