Lucky Shot 308 CALIBER WHISKEY GLASS | Embedded Bullet 10oz Borosilicate Rock Glass | SET (4) from

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The founders used biomimicry and fluid dynamic modeling to produce the perfect whiskey glass, combining the easy-sipping nature of tumbler glasses with the technical qualities of nosing glasses. This design, a result of nine years of tastings and studies, also points out any potential flaws within the liquid. Any type of snifter or Glencairn can be used for tasting, though when it comes to drinking whiskey or Scotch cocktails, the vessel depends on what type of cocktail you’re drinking. This opening is designed to amplify the aromas and flavor characters of the spirit, like the delicate flavors of Japanese whisky, while avoiding the nose-numbing, overpowering ethanol scent.

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While antique and vintage glassware is a beautiful addition to a home bar, many older pieces were made with lead oxide (this added a reflective sheen to the exterior of the glasses). Goodfellow recommends adding a bit of room temperature water to the Glencairn glass to help open up the spirit.Each design showcases both spirits and cocktails, and can hold up in a high-energy bar environment—it’s common to spot these glasses on bar tops across the country.

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While we wish you could just pop a glass in the dishwasher, often these whisper-thin tasting glasses require more rigorous care. But you should drink what you please, and if you’d like your whiskey below temperature, a whiskey stone chills down your drink without diluting the precious spirit.A Glencairn glass really lets you fully appreciate the notes you get on the nose and the layering of the flavors. Kristen Voisey, the owner of Cocktail Emporium and the brand’s glassware designer, agrees: “This is the standard tasting glass used at most distilleries. That said, if you are known for being clumsy or if you have children or feisty pets around, perhaps opt for a more durable alternative. These glasses] have an almost snifter-like shape on the top which enhances the whiskey flavor by trapping the aroma on top while the rounded bottom allows the glass to be fully cupped in your hand to warm it up.