Whether you’re opening a bottle of Johnie walker black or a single malt or cask-strength bourbon, it isn’t worth it unless you have the perfect glass. No matter how many different glasses you have, nothing compares to having the perfect tumbler for your whisky.
However, where does one start when looking for the best glass for their liquor? Fortunately, in Australia, there are plenty of options to choose from; there are crystal specialists that make quality glassware that would be perfect for any home bar.
What to look for in a Whisky glass
Several flat-bottomed options are available in the market, but they may not be the best container to get the most out of your drink. Moist connoisseurs accept tulip-shaped or copita-style glasses as the best for tasting and smelling whisky.
According to the Whisky Day Organization, these glasses prevent the smell and the drinker’s hand from reaching their nose. Their shape also makes it easier to swirl whisky.
If you’re looking for a more sophisticated style for drinking neat whisky or cocktails, you can opt for bowl-shaped glasses that allow you to nose and swirl the drink in style.
If you’re searching for neat glasses, snifters, or Glencairn, here’s where to start:
1. Glencairn
This is the most popular glass for tasting whisky. It’s replicated numerous times and brings out the whisky aroma and taste. Glencairn was developed by Raymond Scottish crystal and is used at official wine tastings. The Glencairn glass was the first glass to be endorsed by the Scotch Whisky Association.
2. IITTALA
These glasses are sleek pressed and inspired by the Scandinavian topography’s sounds and sights.
3. Krosno
These glasses are common in most households and are renowned for their quality.
4. Luigi Bormioli
These glasses are popular for their affordability and quality. Luigi Bormioli glasses are made in Italy with high-tech materials resistant to breakage.
5. Villeroy & Boch
These glasses have been a household name for over two centuries and are made from high-quality materials that make them durable.
6. Waterford Crystal
Established in 1783, Waterford crystal is among the most popular glassware firms and is renowned for its quality products.
7. Norlan
This brand has partnered with numerous distillers to develop a product miming Glenvairn’s double wall make.
8. Denver & Liely
This brand boasts of making the perfect hand-blown glasses in Melbourne.
9. Linley
Besides their expensive artisanal furniture, this brand also makes quality glassware.
10. LSA International
This brand brings back the ’60s vibe with its decanters and whiskey glasses with a geometric edge.
11. Baccarat
This French Jeweler has been in the industry for more than two centuries and is renowned for its opulent and exquisite glassware made by artisans whose skills are unparalleled.
12. Royal Scot
This brand has been operational for over 30 years and specialises in manufacturing glasses for Scotch whisky connoisseurs.
13. Malt & Brew
This is the brand for you if you like whisky decanters or glasses off the kilter. The malt and brew brand was launched last year and took inspiration from Japan’s topography.