The Glencairn Scotch Whisky Glass
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Manufacturer: Glencairn CrystalBrand: The Glencairn Glass
Model: GG6IND
Product features:
- 2006 Winner of the Queen's Awards for Enterprise in the Innovation Category
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of The Glencairn Scotch Whisky Glass
Customer Review: Great for sipping all sorts of liquors
Summary: 5 Stars
Although whiskeys are clearly the forte of the Glencairn glass, it is in fact excellent for sipping all sorts of liquors. I've had great success with scotch and bourbon, vodkas, gins, tequilas, and even cognacs. The shape really does help to concentrate the aromas of the liquor while letting the alcohol bleed off, avoiding that nose-searing ethanol blast that a snifter can create while still capturing the smell.
As some other reviewers have noted, this is a small glass, more suited for nosing or tasting than for guzzling. If you're planning to have several drinks in an evening, be prepared to make several pours. Of course, the sorts of liquors you should be drinking in this glass really shouldn't be guzzled anyway... The volume that fits in the glass is perfect for a couple of On The Rocks Whiskey Stones - Set of 9, which I also recommend.
Despite its size, however, the glass feels very solid and sturdy in-hand; the base is heavy enough to keep the glass upright even when knocked gently, and the glass body is blown thick enough to withstand a bit of abuse.
Description of The Glencairn Scotch Whisky Glass
Glencairn Crystal is recognised as the UK's leading source for decorated crystal and glassware. The Glencairn Glass differs from other glasses in that it is was designed entirely for whisky. Old fashioned Tumblers and nosing copitas are the two glasses most commonly used for drinking whisky. The traditional style of whisky glass is a cut crystal old fashioned whisky tumbler. This iconic style of glass remains the most commonly associated style of whisky glass. This style of glass does not however enhance the whisky by any means. The wide straight bowl and mouth does not focus aromas and detracts from the appreciation of any flavours. The design of the Glencairn Glass on the other hand is based upon the design of the traditional nosing glasses used by whisky blenders around the world. In fact, the design of this extraordinary glass was concluded with the aid of Master Blenders from five of the largest whisky companies in Scotland.Snifters
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