Whisky Glasses.
The same whisky becomes a different drink in a different glass. From Glencairn to Copita, Rocks to Snifter — a research-based guide to whisky glassware.
All Whisky Glass Articles.
Do Whisky Stones Actually Work? — Rocks Instead of Ice
Cold without dilution — it is an appealing promise. But run the numbers on heat capacity and it becomes clear why three stones cannot replace one ice cube. The difference between soapstone, granite and steel, the fact that the glass itself matters more than the stones, and the one place where whisky stones actually earn their keep.
The 1mm Distinction on Your Lips — The Science of Glass Rim Thickness and Taste
Why does a rolled rim taste different from a cold-cut rim? From fluid dynamics laminar flow to oral sensory biology and thermal mass, explore the physical truth of glass rim thickness.
Denver & Liely Bourbon Glass — An Australian Design Solution to a Scotch-Centric Market
While the Glencairn stands as the standard for single malt Scotch, bourbon requires an entirely different vessel. A deep dive into the design philosophy, molecular rationale, and performance of the Denver & Liely Bourbon Glass, born from a pilgrimage to Kentucky distilleries.
The Túath Glass — Ireland's Answer to the Glencairn
The Glencairn is a Scottish glass. So what does Irish whiskey have? The Túath — named after the old Irish word for a tribe or nation. What its conical bowl and Skellig Michael stem actually do, and the story behind it.
The Pálinka Glass — How Hungary Traps the Aroma
The glass for pálinka, Hungary's fruit brandy, is a tulip — narrow at the mouth, round at the belly. The way it gathers the aroma and sends it up to the nose is exactly the logic of a whisky nosing glass. From a small glass tossed back in one go to a tulip made for savouring the scent — the change of glass carries the story of pálinka rising from rustic moonshine to a Hungarian point of pride.