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Tulip-shaped
Tulip-shaped whisky glasses have a rounded bowl that narrows towards the top, so the aromas of your whisky gather and are guided towards your nose. It is the shape blenders and tasters use to nose and assess whisky neat. In this collection you will find tulip glasses with and without a stem, from the well-known Glencairn glass to handmade designs.
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Here you can choose between the Glencairn Classic glass and the Copita, the cut Glencairn Cut in lead crystal, the mouth-blown glasses from Amber Glass, the lead-free DuraShield glasses from Final Touch and our own 240 ml Whisky Royal. Capacities range from 100 to 240 ml, as single glasses or in sets of two to six. To find out exactly what nosing means, see the M4W Whisky Glossary.
Why are tulip-shaped whisky glasses better for tasting whisky?
Because the shape concentrates the aroma. In the wide lower part you can swirl the whisky to release its aromas; the narrower rim holds them in and directs them to your nose. In a straight glass or a tumbler these aromas drift away more quickly. Since much of what you taste actually reaches you through your nose, you notice the difference on the palate too.
Which tulip-shaped whisky glass should you choose: Glencairn, Amber Glass, Final Touch or Whisky Royal?
For everyday use and every style of whisky, the Glencairn glass is a reliable choice: sturdy, stemless and made of lead-free crystal. If you want a stemmed glass so you do not warm the whisky with your hand, choose the Copita or an Amber Glass design. If you are after an ultra-thin rim and a glass that can go in the dishwasher, Final Touch is the one. If you like a generous pour with room to swirl, choose our 240 ml Whisky Royal.
Can you drink whisky with ice from a tulip-shaped glass?
You can, but that is not what this glass is designed for. The narrow opening leaves little room for ice cubes, and cold dulls precisely the aromas that a tulip glass shows off so well. A few drops of water, on the other hand, work nicely: they open up a whisky without losing the aroma. If you enjoy whisky on the rocks, choose a tumbler.
How do you nose whisky properly in a tulip glass?
Pour 2 to 3 cl and gently swirl the whisky so it coats the sides and releases its aromas. Hold the glass just below your nose and smell with your mouth slightly open, in short, calm sniffs rather than one deep breath; that way the alcohol stings less. Then nose it again after adding a few drops of water and notice what changes.
Does the capacity of a tulip glass matter: 100 or 240 ml?
Yes, mainly for how you use the glass. A small 100 ml tulip glass, such as the Amber Glass G100 or G300, is ideal for tasting several whiskies side by side in small measures. A larger glass of 195 to 240 ml, such as the Final Touch glass or the Whisky Royal, gives more room to swirl and is more pleasant for a full dram on a quiet evening.