![]() They have a bowl to gather aromas that tapers at the rim in order to focus the aromas. Furthermore, the thick glass inhibits hand-warming the whiskey and many tumblers have decorative cuts or thick walls that distort visual assessment.Ĭognac glasses, otherwise known as “snifters”, solve some of these problems. Many of the subtle aromas of a fine Scotch will dissipate off the surface before reaching the nose in a tumbler. But they are not large enough to allow swirling (without wearing the whiskey) and there is no bowl or neck to gather and focus the aromas. They are larger than shot glasses and can easily accommodate ice cubes if desired. Tumblers, otherwise known as an old-fashioned glass, with straight sides and a wide mouth are also routinely used. Much of what whiskey has to offer will be undetectable with a shot glass. Is there a glass that satisfies all these criteria? Shot glasses are common but they are not large enough to allow swirling and there is no bowl to gather aromas or neck to funnel them to the nose. There are various types of glasses that have traditionally been used for whiskey tasting. Finally, the glass must be attractive rather than clunky or unwieldy-tasting whiskey is after all an aesthetic experience and anything that detracts from the pleasure of the moment is a negative. Yet the glass must not be too thin or fragile because it must function well in a bar context where glasses are often roughly handled. The glass must not be too thick since many tasters prefer to use their hand to warm the whiskey for optimal expression. If the neck and opening are too wide aromas will dissipate before you get a chance to enjoy them. The neck of the glass should narrow thus funneling aromas to the nose. Oxidation doesn't destroy the whiskey, but it bonds with aroma esters, so that they become less detectable. The bowl of the glass should be wide enough to allow aroma molecules to pool on the surface of the liquid, yet not so wide as to encourage oxidation to happen too quickly. ![]() ![]() The glass must be large enough to allow the liquid to be gently swirled to release aromas. What are the requirements of a good whiskey glass? It should be clear and transparent so the color and movement of the whiskey can be visually assessed. The type of glass you use will affect what you smell and taste. Dwight Furrow, WSET Advanced Certifiedĭoes it matter what type of glass you use for whisk(e)y? If you like to taste, analyze and fully appreciate what you’re drinking, don’t ignore the glass. Optimal Glassware Shape as a Critical Perception Aidīy Dr. ![]()
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