My daughter gave me this glass as a present and I really wanted to love it, but… sorry, Sarah. The story is that it is the result of a mistake made in a glass blowing factory, but subsequent analysis of the glass revealed it was perfectly shaped to direct harsh vapors away from the nose while retaining the more subtle vapors. NEAT stands for Naturally Engineered Aroma Technology.
This is the best glass for both tasting and enjoying larger pours of whiskey at the same time. This is one of the best contributions from Canada to the whiskey industry.
This glass is also known as a Canadian Whisky Glass. Does not concentrate aromas which enhance a good whiskey.Does not concentrate aromas - which is useful for lower end whiskey.Plenty of space for ice and large pours.The rounded rocks glass has a more spherically shaped base which is perfect for an ice sphere. These come in two main styles for whiskey consumption - the standard rocks glass and the rounded rocks glass. It is best suited to cocktails, mixed drinks and lower end whiskey. The tumbler is also commonly referred to as a rocks glass, old fashioned glass, or lowball. Here is a summary of the major whiskey glass types: The key is to find the one or two glasses for whiskey that work best for you, and start drinking like an aficionado. The most popular types being the tumbler, the Glencairn, the snifter, the tulip-shaped glass, and the neat whisky glass. Let me take you on a journey through the range of whiskey glasses currently on the market. To be honest, since this whiskey lover acquired his first Glencairn Mixer it has been the most used glass for all occasions, but I get ahead of myself. Seriously though, the perfect whiskey glass, like the whiskey that goes into it, is in the end based on personal preference. Pour a generous serving into the glass, walk over to the sink, pour down drain and rinse glass. For whiskeys from low end producers (or Canada), the best choice is a large rocks glass. For a single malt, Scotch, or more subtle whiskey you want a glass that concentrates the aromas and allows you to fully enjoy the nose. For a high proof whiskey, you might consider a wider opening that allows the spirit to breathe a little (and may want to add a drop or two of water). Last, but definitely not least, you want a glass that helps enhance and concentrate the aromas coming out of the glass. You also don’t want to have to tip the glass to the ceiling to get the final precious drop of “the water of life” out of the bottom of the glass. Too thin or thick an edge can have you worrying about spilling as you sip instead of simply enjoying the whiskey slipping past your lips. For me, the edge of the glass is crucial. Does the glass feel right in your hand? Is it too heavy? Does it feel like you could break it simply by breathing on it hard? In general, the glass should feel solid and well balanced in your hand, of good quality, and should look good sitting on the shelf.ĭrinkability is one of the most important characteristics. Appearance and feel are relatively simple. The appearance and feel, drinkability, and ability to concentrate aromas. There are three main characteristics of a whiskey glass. Let us take a journey together through several options and hopefully we will learn something new and possibly find some inspiration in the adventure. In the end, personal preference plays a critical role because whiskey is all about personal preference. Additionally, each glass is best suited to a particular situation/style of whiskey. Each style of glass has its pros and cons. Visit enough distilleries and you will collect many of the styles in the below list over time. The most important item in your whiskey kit, next to the whiskey of course, is a glass.
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