Type of glass?

[mikeymad]

I don't know, they are pretty close:




Cheers,

[lohssanami]

I don't know, they are pretty close:




Cheers,

I swear I am going to get some Glencairn glasses soon.

Very nice Mikey!

No I don't dispute the shape, just wouldn't call the Glencairn "large"

I would call your collection "large" though. Will you be needing a second custom made cabinet soon? Oh...and keeping on topic, where do you keep your glasses? Near the cabinet or just in the kitchen?

[mikeymad]

Very nice Mikey!

No I don't dispute the shape, just wouldn't call the Glencairn "large"

Ah, my bad....

At least the pictures are pretty.....

Cheers,

[hook55]

Well you guys are talking me into buying the Glencairn Glass, after seeing the pics i need to add it to my small humble collection, it may have to wait until I visit Sydney again as I have not seen Glencairn here so far? Just hope somebody in Sydney will have them?

[hook55]

Just one question guys? is Glencairn glass made of Crystal?

[clicker7]

I've been using the Riedel Single Malt glass the last couple of years. I would call it a medium/tulip shape. I really enjoy nosing, and tasting my single malts with it.

Of all the glasses I have tried I get the best nose/bouquet from this glass (tulip shape), and I have purchased quite a few.

Warning, a great glass but they break easily... I have broken three just cleaning them. I wish someone would make the same thing just a trifle heavier.

Joseph

[mikeymad]

:D Just one question guys? is Glencairn glass made of Crystal?

Hey Hook:

From a wiki site:

"The glass is approximately 115mm in height and is available in both 24% Lead Crystal, Lead Free Crystal and Soda Lime Glass. The vast majority of glasses in circulation are of the Soda Lime variety."

So it depends. I don't think that the free ones that I have gotten at shows are the Lead Crystal. They don't ahve the weight or feel.

Cheers,

[clicker7]

There are two versions - the machine made and the hand-blown.the machine-made one is a little thicker and heavier. I haven't broken one since I switched to the machine-made (also, a third of the price).

Thanks C57, I will keep my eyes open for the machine made one. The handmade ones are lovely, but a little dainty for my touch-- especially after a few drams!

Joseph

[hook55]

' Mickeymad wrote:
Hey Hook:

From a wiki site:

"The glass is approximately 115mm in height and is available in both 24% Lead Crystal, Lead Free Crystal and Soda Lime Glass. The vast majority of glasses in circulation are of the Soda Lime variety."

So it depends. I don't think that the free ones that I have gotten at shows are the Lead Crystal. They don't ahve the weight or feel.

Cheers,

Hey Mickey,

Thanks for that info,

I was out yesterday looking at glasses? only found one that looked interesting to use for malts. so I bought them. made in Turkey called Bistro by Pasabahce looks like a brandy glass? I will try to get a picture for you later? I used it last night and boy! the malt I was drinking tasted different,it's great for nosing, swirling and tasting, it's larger than any other glass i have used.

They came in a pack of 6 for about $10u.s. bargain price.

[mikeymad]

Good job Hook,

It looks like you got a pretty good deal as well. Don't have to worry too much about late night 'accidents' when you got 5 more.

enjoy,

Cheers,

[hook55]

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[mikeymad]

I think it looks fine to me. I like the glass. Small opening to stuff your nose in....

Happy beverage.

Cheers,

[Di Blasi]

Yes, that glass would work well I'm sure, and the price is right too. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society in Edinburgh and Leith use a glass that's similar, it almost looks like a smaller version of a "movie-style" Cognac glass.

[hook55]

mikeymad on Thu Feb 07, 2008 2:42 pm
I think it looks fine to me. I like the glass. Small opening to stuff your nose in....

The only problem is when you are almost finished, you have to tip your head all the way up to get that last bit of malt out.

[Deactivated Member]

I got a couple of Glencairn glasses today, and while they are good for nosing, my big hooter gets a bit smacked when I drink from it. I will no doubt get used to it and continue to use it for serious sniffing, but my favourite glass for holding and drinking has to be this:



It's from the US and is called Inverness Rocks. Which I'm sure it does.

It's just really chunky and satisfying to hold, in a manly sort of way. Also I like the pentagonal, simple design.

[Deactivated Member]

The same company do this glass, which is quite similar to the bowl-shaped glass that they serve in the bar I most frequent (which just got Lag 16 in).



Although the ones in the bar are more ball-shaped.

[Deactivated Member]

But, of course, we should all really be drinking out of this glass:

[Lawrence]

But, of course, we should all really be drinking out of this glass:

.

Excellent!

[hotelcalifornia]

I like to drink Whiskey from Large Brandy glasses.

[Mr Fjeld]

Looks like a good glass hotelcalifornia! Welcome to the forum!

[Dubois]

Mostly Glencairn glass or a large tulip-shaped glass.

[hotelcalifornia]

Thanks for your welcome Mr Fjeld. Cheers!

[Di Blasi]

Welcome to: (the) hotelcalifornia!! Nice glass!

[Ganga]

Nice glass, Hotel. Mine is similar but smaller. Welcome to the forums.

[lohssanami]

I usually use a brandy snifter now, but I am set to order some Glencairns this week. I did find a larger snifter to possibly use when I am able to purchase an Ardbeg Mor. I believe this one will be perfect for the Mor!



How do you like it? I have been using the clear one in the front, but I think it might be a nice challenge to try the big one holding the Batch 12.

[matthew2512]

haha nice

[Lawrence]

Where did you buy the miniature of a'bunadh?



That's a great fish bowl, I mean glass!

[lohssanami]

Where did you buy the miniature of a'bunadh?



That's a great fish bowl, I mean glass!

It almost looks like a miniature...haha.

[Foey]

I'm using a Glencairn glass at the moment for my Whisky, it's one i picked up whilst visiting the English Whisky Co in Norfolk, along with a couple of nice bottles & a bottle of Cardhu that my good lady bought me.

[Di Blasi]

Fill it up and go for a swim!!!

[Deactivated Member]

Thanks for the picture.
As posted earlier, I regularly use B&C with my "bugatti" being a longer-stemmed version of "B".

I like the look of D.
MT

[mikeymad]

Nice call lohssanami,

I like a glass you can stick your head into. That way you can get every last drop of that special beverage.

There was a guy who would bring that type (size) of glass to the WOW shows. It was pretty intense when you would nose with that sucker tipped all the way to the side. It was like a blast of alcohol vapor shooting out of it. Great stuff.

Have fun, and play safe....

Cheers,

[Willie JJ]

Have you considered filling the bath Mikey?

[Ganga]

Willie, for shame. You know that the bath doesn't help collect the vapors.

[Willie JJ]

Just half-fill it then