In the matter of whiskey tasting, much attention is paid to the correct choice of glass, it should reveal the aroma and taste of the drink well. We will look at 4 types of whiskey glasses used by professionals and just amateurs. With their help, you can evaluate any variety, catching its unique notes.
Whiskey glasses are of the following types:
1). Tumbler – a glass with a capacity of 200 ml with straight walls and a thick bottom. Due to its high strength, it is often used in bars and restaurants to serve alcoholic cocktails and whiskey in its pure form. In the US, glasses of this type are also called highballs.
Experts recommend the tumbler only for tasting simple varieties of whiskey, since the geometric shape of these glasses does not allow you to capture the notes of more sophisticated drinks with a long exposure. A highball glass is suitable for serving whiskey with ice or cocktails based on it, such as whiskey and soda. On this, its possibilities are exhausted.
2). Рокс (rocks) – a whiskey glass with a capacity of 250 ml, used by bartenders for quick serving. Rocks is often called a simplified version of the tumbler, it also has a thick bottom and straight walls.
Rocks type glasses are suitable for serving whiskey with ice and simple drinks without a sophisticated aromatic bouquet. To the taster, there is no difference between a tumbler and a rock. But rocks are more convenient for bartenders, you can quickly add ice to it and pour a portion of the drink.
This type of glass is an excellent choice for inexpensive blended whiskeys. Rocks are also ideal for bourbon (American corn whiskey), which has a specific flavor.
3. Рюмка (shot glass) – used to be used to serve vodka, but over time it took root in the culture of drinking whiskey. The volume of 40-50 ml allows you to drink the entire portion at a time.
It is clear that tasting a complex drink in a glass will not work. It is ideal for pure whiskey lovers who do not pay attention to the aromatic component. For grain varieties, a glass is considered the best choice, it allows you to focus on the taste of the drink.
4. Tulip (tulip) – a type of whiskey glass with a volume of 100-140 ml, used for tasting almost any sort of medium and premium segments. The geometric shape of the tulip with an expanded base and narrowed top allows you to catch the slightest notes of smell.
Previously, a glass of this type was considered professional, it was difficult to find it on sale. Now tulips are sold everywhere, they are suitable for tasting any elite alcohol, from wine to cognac.
A tulip-shaped glass is needed for the most expensive single malts and second-tier drinks. But cheap whiskey of a short aging time is better to pour into other wine glasses. The smell of simple varieties decomposed into components in a glass of a tulip can unpleasantly surprise you.
Ideally, a true connoisseur should have all 4 types of glasses and use each of them as needed. To do this, it is enough to purchase a set of whiskey glasses from a more or less well-known manufacturer. Glass masters from Bohemia (Czech Republic) have proven themselves well, and the names of the following brands are also well known: Villeroy & Boch, Glencairn, Wilson & Morgan, Riedel.
Another good option is to buy whiskey glasses directly from your favorite whiskey maker. True, there may be problems with delivery, but the effort spent will be justified by the pleasure of drinking whiskey from a branded glass.
