Best Whiskey Glasses for Real Whiskey Aficionados

Unlike crystal whiskey glasses containing about 20% of lead, the Ashcroft tumblers are flawlessly crafted from high-grade Borosilicate glass that is 100% lead-free. As a result, you have an ideally shaped ultra-clear vessel to fully appreciate the unique color and unmatched taste of blended or single malt whiskey. 

Moreover, in the Ashcroft tumbler, your drink will remain cool much longer, thanks to minimal hand-to-glass heat exchange.

This question stirs up numerous disputes among whiskey aficionados and enthusiasts. Some consider it necessary to add several whiskey stones or ice cubes to the glass while the others favor drinking this premium liquor neat. Let’s try to figure it out:

• When it comes to bourbons (corn based liquors) or blended whiskey types (a well-balanced combination of grain and malt whiskeys), the ice does not affect their flavor and taste too much. Besides, these spirits are not characterized by complex aromas, hence, you will hardly spoil their taste. In addition, the ice will melt and dilute your drink giving you an opportunity to enjoy it for a longer period. 
• The ice in a single malt whiskey or scotch will blur its unique flavor and aroma. Premium malts are renowned for one-of-the-kind recipes and can be aged for over three years to enhance their taste to the maximum. The most essential about malt whiskey is to avoid its overcooling. An optimal temperature for the malt whiskey to open its rich flavor is 10⁰C (50⁰F) and higher. 

Many fans of such elite drinks as whiskey, brandy, and cognac prefer enjoying a glass of their favorite spirit and smoking a premium tobacco cigar. However, not all of them know that it is necessary to store cigars under specific temperature and humidity conditions. This is where one of the cigars humidors will come in handy. It will help you store your cigars in a right way for a long time.

With the Glencairn glass at hand, you have the right glassware for nosing and tasting a whiskey the way it is done by master blenders and real connoisseurs. Below, you will find five basic steps (named “5S”) that will help you appreciate whiskey quality and become a pro. 

• Sight: Different colors of whiskey, from gold to bright copper and rich amber, indicate the type of oak cask used and the length of maturation. Today, many manufacturers add some coloring agents to get the right color. To check the purity of the whiskey, pour it into the glass and shake it a bit. If the liquor coats the sides of the glass and slowly drips down, your drink is of high quality.  
• Smell: As a rule, premium blends and aged single malts feature a range of different aromas including chocolate, caramel, fruit, nut, smoky, and floral flavors. Before nosing, it is recommended to swirl the whiskey in the glass slowly and carefully. 
• Swish: Make the first sip, hold the drink in your mouth, and let it cover all your taste buds. If you feel a rich flavor palette it means you taste top-quality liquor.
• Swallow: When you swallow the drink, it should leave a slight finish on the palate. It could be an intense taste that will suddenly strike your taste buds or a long lingering taste you will enjoy.   
• Splash: This tasting method works only for the whiskey with the alcohol content over 50%. Add some clear water to the glass with whiskey and you will immediately feel the aroma concentration, especially when using the Glencairn glass.

The Glencairn glasses come in a nice gift box that makes this set an ideal gift for all whiskey, bourbon or scotch lovers. Moreover, you can order the glasses individually wrapped and boxed when you need several gifts for several people. What a nice option!

Are you hosting a dinner or arranging a romantic evening for your loved one with a bottle of Chardonnay, Cabernet, or Pinot Noir? Then do not forget to get the right wine glasses. Just like whiskey glasses enhance whiskey flavor, the proper type of a wine glass matching your favorite wine will help enrich delicate wine aromas and expand its bouquet to the maximum.

The Taylor'd Milestones tumblers are of the time-proven classic design with a hefty base and straight lines that look elegant and sophisticated adding a touch of style to your home bar. On top of that, a little diamond engraved on the bottom of each glass symbolizes luxury and top quality bringing a special flair to the overall style.    

Not only are these gorgeous glasses great for home use but also they will become an exquisite gift for whiskey fans, newlyweds as well as a housewarming or host gift at a dinner party.

The “No.1 Classic” set comes securely packed in a carton box. Though glasses are thoroughly wrapped and the risk of damage is minimal, in case you receive a broken or cracked glass, the manufacturer will replace it for free. All you need is to make a photo of the damaged item and send it back to the manufacturer. 

In addition, you can register on the company website to get exclusive news about the products for your favorite drinks. The Taylor'd Milestones customer service is really up to the mark!

Made of first-class glass resistant to scratches, chipping, and breakage, the Taylor'd Milestones tumblers are dishwasher safe. Hence, cleaning them is a breeze.

Of course, you can serve whiskey right from the bottle. However, this premium liquor definitely deserves to be served in a more exquisite way. Serving it in a classic decanter on a tray along with tumblers, you will not only pay respect to the old tradition but also impress all your guests. It’s notable that a 33.75-oz decanter comes with a plastic stopper to lock all the scents and aromas inside and keep the rich flavor of a noble drink.

If you wonder whether whiskey can get spoiled in a decanter, do not worry. Be it an expensive single malt or cheaper blended whiskeys, you are safe to store it in this decanter for months without compromising the taste. Drink in style with Bormioli Rocco! 

A helpful recommendation from whiskey experts: 
Put an empty decanter to the fridge for some time to cool it down and then fill it with whiskey. The liquor will be enriched with oxygen that will improve its taste and flavor. Meanwhile, in a cold decanter, your whiskey will remain cool for longer.

Once you get a set of high-quality cut glasses, it will become your favorite glassware and eventually, you will prefer cut glass products to ordinary glass items. Why? Below, you will find several major benefits of the cut glass:

• Imagine the situation when you pour a glass of your favorite malt or blended whiskey and want to sip it leisurely when sitting in the armchair and chatting with friends. But a cool drink will quickly get warm in a glass you hold in hands, and those amazing bitter, salty, smoky, and sugar scents all whiskey enthusiasts appreciate so much will vanish. In a vessel of cut glass, this won’t happen. Owing to its low heat conducting properties, cut glass will keep your drink cool allowing you to taste it neat without adding ice.  
• Cut glass is less prone to scratches and more resistant to damage and breakage. Hence, the glassware made of cut glass will look brand new longer and will serve you for years to come.
• Due to its exceptional durability, cut glass vessels are often decorated with some patterns and engravings giving the glassware an elegant and luxurious look. For this reason, the cut glass glassware is often used for setting a festive table for some celebration or special occasion.

Whiskey is the king of classic cocktails. If you like sweetish punches, old-fashioned Irish espresso, sparkling John Collins, or refreshing Mint Julep, with a cocktail shaker at hand, you can mix all these and many more craft cocktails at home. Imagine yourself a bartender and combine the ingredients precisely following time-proven recipes or create your own unique blends to impress all your guests with your mixing skills and treat them with signature home drinks.

Surely, it’s a matter of individual taste. You can choose the type of whiskey and the way you drink it to your liking. However, professional whiskey tasters do not recommend drinking single malts or aged whiskeys at a gulp since you will miss an opportunity to enjoy the whole palette of rich scents and aromas. The best for shots is a good blended whiskey. 

Shot cocktails are meant to provide an almost immediate effect. That is why shots are usually mixed from rather strong spirits like vodka, absinthe, gin, rum, and whiskey. If you are hosting a friendly gathering, bachelor party, cocktail party or arrange a kind of a shot drinking tournament, a popular shot cocktail named Anaconda will become a decent finishing drink for an awesome evening.

All you will need is 0.5 oz of whiskey and 0.5 oz of white sambuca. Experienced bartenders strongly recommend using Jack Daniel’s whiskey for its unique mild aroma. First, pour the whiskey into a shot glass and then slowly add white sambuca. Strong licorice flavor of sambuca will enhance delicate whiskey taste leaving a gentle finish on your palate. You can serve this cocktail by build method in a shot or mix it with ice in a cocktail shaker and serve in a larger glass.

Do you ever wonder how to have fun with family or friends on a Saturday evening? Arrange a home poker tournament! Poker night will be more realistic if you play at a dedicated poker table with a good set of poker chips. Figuring out the opponents’ leads and studying all the nuances of the game, you will tailor your gaming skills to perfection and add a professional touch to your gaming experience.  Meanwhile, a glass of premium whiskey will be a great attribute to your gambling night. Place your stakes and win!