Glasses...Drinkware

[IceCold]

You know, I find I enjoy the juice more if I'm not worried about what it's in...

[offworld]

I use small snifters with old schooners etched on the glasses. They are part of a brandy decanter set I was given as a gift 30 years ago. I've never used the decanter, but the snifters are just the right size for sipping tequila .... about 4oz.

JT

[MrAgave]

I tried a new glass today, the Glencairn Scotch / Whisky glass, at a Tequila / Whiskey / Taco bar. It works quite well, similar shape to the Riedel Sommelier without the stem, and costs about $8 bucks. If you don't care about fingerprints and having your body temp warm up your spirit, this would be a nice alternative to the Riedel Tequila glass.

Glencairn Whisky Glass - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Another new glass I tried a couple of months ago was the NEAT Glass. This is a lead free crystal, scientifically engineered at UNLV. It is shaped like a little pot still. A unique glass, only downside is that they cost $40 for 2.

NEAT science nosing theorems

[det]

Originally Posted by MrAgave

I tried a new glass today, the Glencairn Scotch / Whisky glass, at a Tequila / Whiskey / Taco bar. It works quite well, similar shape to the Riedel Sommelier without the stem, and costs about $8 bucks. If you don't care about fingerprints and having your body temp warm up your spirit, this would be a nice alternative to the Riedel Tequila glass.

Glencairn Whisky Glass - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I have a Glencairn glass that I use for just sipping, when I don't want to more "formally" taste something new. I do find that it gives very similar nose and taste characteristics as the Riedels, but without the fragility. And I just hold mine at the base so warming is not much of an issue.

[hondajustin]

We have broken two riedels in the last month. I might have to get a couple of these to replace them with. Thanks for the heads up.

[Tequila Tourist]

Originally Posted by MrAgave

I tried a new glass today, the Glencairn Scotch / Whisky glass, at a Tequila / Whiskey / Taco bar. It works quite well, similar shape to the Riedel Sommelier without the stem, and costs about $8 bucks. If you don't care about fingerprints and having your body temp warm up your spirit, this would be a nice alternative to the Riedel Tequila glass.

Glencairn Whisky Glass - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Another new glass I tried a couple of months ago was the NEAT Glass. This is a lead free crystal, scientifically engineered at UNLV. It is shaped like a little pot still. A unique glass, only downside is that they cost $40 for 2.

NEAT science nosing theorems

I have Reidels, Caballitos, Glencairns, Snifters and standard shot glasses. I use whatever the occasion calls for. I usually use the Glencairns for scotch, but they work fine for tequila too. Heck, cheap champaign glasses work pretty much the same as a Reidel.

However, like most of the rest of you, I don't really notice the difference in taste, but I do in being able to pick up the scents.

[MrAgave]

Originally Posted by det

I have a Glencairn glass that I use for just sipping, when I don't want to more "formally" taste something new. I do find that it gives very similar nose and taste characteristics as the Riedels, but without the fragility. And I just hold mine at the base so warming is not much of an issue.

The Glencairn glass seems much more sturdy, those Riedels are fragile. My guests break them often, and then they get demoted to a snifter.

[Tequila Tourist]

Originally Posted by MrAgave

The Glencairn glass seems much more sturdy, those Riedels are fragile. My guests break them often, and then they get demoted to a snifter.

This is very true. And you can get them under $4 each if you buy 6 of them.

Amazon.com: Glencairn Crystal Whiskey Tasting Glass, Set of 6: Kitchen & Dining

[MrAgave]

I think I'll get some, that's a good price.

Anyone ever try the whisky stones to cool off their beverage?

[Tequila Tourist]

Originally Posted by MrAgave

I think I'll get some, that's a good price.

Anyone ever try the whisky stones to cool off their beverage?

I have a friend that loves his bourbon. His wife bought him some whiskey stones. He says they cool things down slightly and make the drink look disgusting...but it tastes the same.