Thread: Glasses for scotch and other obscure barware

Hello all!

Wondering if anyone has recommendations on classy, yet not outrageously priced scotch glasses. I haven't had much luck looking them up online.

Is it called something other than a scotch glass?

Also, does anyone know of a complete list of what type of glass goes with various types of drink?

Thanks!

Glass types:
http://http://www.boozemonger.com/in...ass_types.html ****it says glass types!!!! not in....ass types****

As far as a "scotch glass"...I have no idea. I always just used a highball glass.

I usually favour A Glass for Whisky - Finally or a heavy old fashioned like http://www.glasboden.se/p_images/of/...rs_6540140.jpg

For Single Malts I like The Pure Glass from La Maison Du Whiskey THE PURE GLASS Cof. 2 Verres P.M - La Maison du Whisky or the Riedel Single Malt glass Single Malt Whisky - Riedel Wine Glasses Stemware Decanters | Riedel - Tiroler Glashütte GmbH

Amund.

Thanks for the suggestions. I like the "favour". When I have ordered scotch at a bar it has always been served in some sort of stemed glass, rather than the "old fashioned" style you posted, though obviously the old fashioned would be easier to come by.

Thanks!

My current favorite glass is this William's-Sonoma single old fashioned cut crystal glass. It's not cheap (I paid about $12 for mine on sale but they're usually $16 each) but it is beautiful and heavy and feels great in the hand. Pure class if that's what you're after:

It can be found here: Dorset Crystal Double & Single Old-Fashioned Glasses, Set of 4 | Williams-Sonoma


If you're more of a conisseur, i've been coveting a set of these "Glencairn wide bowl whisky glasses." I also have the original glencairn glass which is of the same shape, but narrower. I like the design on these more I think:

They can be found here: Personalized Glencairn Wide-Bowl Whisky Glasses (Set of 4) - Wine Enthusiast


I also came across these which look pretty neat if you're into the 60's aesthetic. They're called the "Madison Avenue Whisky Glass."
They can be found here: Madison Avenue Whiskey Glasses (Set of 2) - Wine Enthusiast

I have the Riedel glasses, but they are made so thin and light that IMO, they just feel too flimsy in the hand. I suppose I prefer a heavier glass.

the glencairn glass is probably the one and only glass for a whisky...
At least, i like sipping whisky from such a glass...

No old fashioned glasses for me... unless for a whisky sour

Originally Posted by PlyPals

the glencairn glass is probably the one and only glass for a whisky...
At least, i like sipping whisky from such a glass...

No old fashioned glasses for me... unless for a whisky sour

+1 on the above, I got a set of four glasses for about 35.00 US they have a great u-tube vid on this glass!!!!!!!

Didn't want to start a new thread on this, but I always drink my bourbon out of a glass similar to the Williams-Sonoma one pictured above. I am a fanatic with my beer glasses, but never thought much about it with my whisky.

Can the Glencairn glass be used with bourbon? Most "bourbon glasses" advertised are similar in shape to the Williams-Sonoma one. Just curious.

bbshriver,

I use an ISO pattern wine glass for all my spirits (I don't take ice in spirits ! )

Have fun !

regards

Russ