Riedel H2O Whiskey/Double-Old Fashioned Glass, Set of 2
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: RiedelBrand: Riedel
Model: 414-2
Product features:
- Set of 2 H20 15-1/8-ounce whiskey/double-old fashioned glasses; 3-7/8 inches high
- Crafted of finely cut, lead-free glass for clarity and brilliance
- Balanced, cylindrical shapes convey upscale urban cool
- Add more H20 barware for a complete collection
- Dishwasher-safe; made in Bavaria
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Riedel H2O Whiskey/Double-Old Fashioned Glass, Set of 2
Customer Review: Nice while they last
Summary: 4 Stars
Most double old-fashioned glasses have a weighty bottom and sturdy feel. With these glasses, Riedel (pronounced Reedal)has taken the opposite approach, with mixed results.
On the plus side is the purity and simplicity of the glass design, and the superb thinness of the crystal. The glass is so light in the hand that it feels like you're holding scotch (or in my case vodka) on the rocks without the glass; it's almost as if the glass were invisible to the touch as well as to the sight. It's a very pleasant, elegant experience and it makes drinking extremely enjoyable.
On the minus side, these glasses should have been made of lead crystal; they aren't. I know, I know: lead, agh! But lead gives crystal as thin as this much-needed strength. These non-lead crystal glasses are so fragile it's difficult to imagine them lasting very long before they chip or crack. In fact, one of the pair I purchased from Amazon had flea bites in the rim still in the box. This was neither Amazon's fault nor UPS's. That's how the folks at Riedel packed them.
To buy these glasses, then, is a commitment to caring for them. They are much too fragile for a dishwasher. Not only must they be washed by hand, but you need to pay full attention to the glasses as you're washing them. Even slightly too much pressure with a dish-washing sponge is capable of cracking or shattering them. As for tiny chips forming on the glass rims, there's no protection against those.
The bottom line: These glasses feature a pure simple design; they are made of fine, thin, non-lead crystal; they're a pleasure to drink from; and the have provenance: the Riedel name is second to none when it comes to fine crystal.
They are also extremely fragile. If you're the type of person who rarely breaks a glass (hey, they exist), you might give these very nice, inexpensive glasses a try. But if you do break the odd glass, these fragile glasses are accidents waiting to happen. Expect to have to replace them often.
Description of Riedel H2O Whiskey/Double-Old Fashioned Glass, Set of 2
These H2O DOF style glasses by Riedel feature a classic look in clean, clear lines and a thin, elegant, lead-free glass body for your drinking pleasure. Perfect for the bar or table, these H2O glasses feel fabulous in the hand and are great for cocktails, water or juice. These glasses come as a set of 2.A simple yet highly designed collection, Riedel's H20 barware subtly conveys upscale urban cool. This set of two whisky/double-old fashioned glasses features sleek cylindrical shaping crafted from finely cut, transparent glass. With no distinct base, the sides drop straight from the rim to the bottom with seamless, uninterrupted fluidity. Each glass stands 3-7/8 inches tall and holds 15-1/8 ounces-ample dimensions that give the vessel a spacious yet structural presence to showcase the beverage and ice within. Produced by the world-renowned Austrian glassmaker, the set meets the same exacting standards Riedel requires of all its pieces. Add the other H20 sizes for a versatile, comprehensive collection that complements any modern decor. The glasses are lead free and go safely into the dishwasher. They are made in Bavaria. --Kara Karll
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