![]() Modern clean indentations on the bottom wrap around and up the side of the glass to form an inverted “v” shape that tapers into a vertical line. Riedel is known for its wine variety-specific stemware so it’s no surprise that Riedel's drink-specific rocks glasses would hit the sweet spot for the best overall whiskey glass. What We Don't Love: Expensive, prominent logo on the bottom of glass What We Love: Modern functional design, bottom is heavy and stable, crystal is clear of imperfections Here are the best whiskey glasses for everyone’s personal taste, according to my tests. ![]() It's a glass for fun whiskey drinking rather than super studious tasting." My tested winner, the Riedel Crystal Rocks Glass, is similar in style. "It's not the type of glass with curves I use for professional tasting, but it still allows for good aromatics to come from the whiskey. "Most of the time I drink whiskey neat or on one big ice cube, and prefer it in a straight-sided glass, otherwise known as a single or double old-fashioned glass," says English. ![]() “The Glencairn glass is ideal for tasting whiskey neat," says May. "It has a thick, sturdy base and the shape allows for easy swirling and color observation. The opening is more narrow than your everyday glass, which allows for more intimate nosing and tasting."Ĭamper English, a cocktail writer, prefers a straight-sided rocks glass. LC May, grandson of Clyde May, the original bootlegger, and brand ambassador to Clyde May’s Alabama Whiskey prefers Glencairn whiskey glasses for at-home tasting or special occasions. Whiskey glasses are actually a pretty personal thing. Yes, I’m that pretentious guy that will swirl the glass around and look at color, noting if it’s a honey amber or a darker oak color before taking a sniff and sip.Īnd yes, I pick and choose my whiskey glasses depending on whether I want to really investigate the smell and taste of a new-to-me bottle of bourbon, or if I just want to casually sip and relax. The complex smell of the barrel-aged liquor with hints of vanilla or caramel, woodsy oak or cedar, and spices like pepper or nutmeg all mingle together as I sip and relax in the evening. I’m not a big drinker but there are occasions that I love to unwind with a glass of whiskey, rye or bourbon.
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