The right size and shape if glass is vital, and makes a huge difference to one's ability to nose effectively. Traditionally whisky tumblers are hopeless. They were designed for drinking whisky and soda - for which they are fine. What is required is a 'snifter' which allows you to swirl the spirit and gather the aromas around the rim.
Some experts argue that a sherry copita or a small brandy balloon is ideal for nosing premium whiskey but our experience is that most whiskey enthusiasts are steering toward The Glencairn Glass which is made by the UK Glass House Glencairn Glass and distributed by Stolzle. The Glencairn Glass has passed the 5 million glass sales mark and has a storied pedigree as it was developed under the careful eye of master blenders from the best whiskey distilleries. Some people in the whiskey industry use a 'spirits nosing glass', made of crystal, for sharpness and clarity with hash marks on the side to measure the amount of each whiskey that is blended.
Nosing/Tasting glasses offer the best results when a watch glass cover is placed over the glass. We sell most glasses with a watch glass cover that is designed to perfectly fit the whiskey glass. The watch glass cover keeps the whiskey bouquet in the glass so that you can enjoy the full aroma of the whiskey that you’re tasting.
Some experts argue that a sherry copita or a small brandy balloon is ideal for nosing premium whiskey but our experience is that most whiskey enthusiasts are steering toward The Glencairn Glass which is made by the UK Glass House Glencairn Glass and distributed by Stolzle. The Glencairn Glass has passed the 5 million glass sales mark and has a storied pedigree as it was developed under the careful eye of master blenders from the best whiskey distilleries. Some people in the whiskey industry use a 'spirits nosing glass', made of crystal, for sharpness and clarity with hash marks on the side to measure the amount of each whiskey that is blended.
Nosing/Tasting glasses offer the best results when a watch glass cover is placed over the glass. We sell most glasses with a watch glass cover that is designed to perfectly fit the whiskey glass. The watch glass cover keeps the whiskey bouquet in the glass so that you can enjoy the full aroma of the whiskey that you’re tasting.
