Shape of the Glass

I've been using the 'blenders' glass lately but I do not find it ideal for warming the whisk(e)y. I would recommend a small brandy snifter.

Many single malt lovers prefer the tulip shaped glass because it maximizes the ability to enjoy the nose of the whisky.

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Take a look at the Glencairn glass; kind of a cross between a snifter and a nosing glass.

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HS

I drink it from a small brandy snifter; have for years. Fits nicely into the palm of my hand for warming and the shape concentrates the fumes for nosing.

bill

I use a tulip glass myself...

Roger

I have spent much time searching for a good glass. Most stores that have specialty stuff for drinks, only have shot glasses or tumblers for whisky. I will drink my whisky from whatever is available where I am enjoying it, but wanted something more for home.

I have bought an few of the small brandy snifters, and they work well. I was finding them one or two at a time at the second hand shops for $.50

- $1.00 Cdn as I couldn't find them in any of the above mentioned specialty shops.

While on holiday we stopped in Cognac, and I picked up some tulip shaped glasses with a modest stem at the Otard distillery's shop. They work very well but I find the glass a bit thin and worry that I'll break them.

Last fall at the Toronto Whisky Fest I got a Glencairn glass and I think it is fabulous. The nose is much more concentrated than any other I've tried to date. It is tall enough to swirl the whisky and the weight of it *feels* good.

So the small brandy snifters get used about equally with the Glencairn glass, and the Otard cognac glasses rarely, and a tumbler even less often. I am still open to other possiblities as I find them.

Doug.

At the risk of being labeled a heretic, I like my malts in a rocks tumbler. I have some nice engraved rocks glasses; engraved with wild game birds. Got them as a gift from my wife.

I love putting my Scotch in those glasses. To me, it's not only the nose, but the whole eperience, and I love the glasses.

I bought a set of Ardbeg tasting glasses, either from

(search words: tasting glass) or from I've bought several items from Royal Mile as well as from several Scotch distilleries. Everything arrived in the States fine, although they don''t ship spirits to the USA or Canada.

"This [stemmed] tulip shaped tasting glass comes in a nicely branded box complete with Ardbeg logo. A delicate glass lid is provided to keep in the deep and complex aromas of Ardbeg...add a drop of water replace the lid and release the character of this smokey whisky." But they're perfect for any single malt! It's not only about the nose, but also about retaining the flavor between nips! Particularly important with cask strengths.

I also have a lovely rocks tumbler which I received from a Scottish buddy with his Clan Name and Coat-of-Arms on it. At the risk of being labeled a heretic, I like it for Jamesons Irish Whisky, which I have several glasses of with a few pints of Guinness. Sorry G., it's the truth.

Slainte,

I prefer a snifter. The large airspace, and small mouth, allow the aromas to accumulate to be enjoyed.

Taking a moment's reflection, cherveto mused: | | I've been wondering for a while, what is the preferred shape a Glass | should have in order to fully enjoy your favorite Malt ??

This is the glass I use ...

This is the glass I use:

I had a blender's glass for quite a while - until ithe stem broke. Then, just for grins I tried the Glencairn glass, now that's all I use. It took a few drams to get used to the slightly smaller opening but it was well worth it. I like the heft of the thing - the glass is thicker than my old blender - and there's no stem to break!

Mac