Is Drinking Malt out of Crystal better than Glass

[hook55]

I have drank Malts out of ordinary glass and from Waterford crystal, and I think it takes better drinking from Crystal. Does anyone else agree with me? cause most of my friends don't agree!

[Di Blasi]

I think it's best to drink whisky from whatever receptacle you prefer, that's when it tastes best. But glassware definitely does make a difference. Search and you'll the thread regarding glassware for more info.

[mattbuty]

Not too keen on crystal glasses personally. I like to be able to look at the colour and the crystal defracts light, and can therefore alter its appearance. Also I like to be able to smell and the mouth of a crystal tumbler does little to keep the aromas in.

For me the ultimate glasses are the glencairn glass. Rather like a tulip glass, they are very sturdy and great for appreciating the whisky to the full.

[Wave]

I've used all types of glasses to drink my whisky from (even an old fruit jar!), but I agree with mattbuty, when I want to do some nosing and tasting of fine whiskies there's nothing better than that of a glencairn glass.


Cheers!

[hook55]

never heard of Glencairn until now? seen it on the web, looks nice but not available where I am!!! for tastings I use Riedel whisky glass.

[Gov]

never heard of Glencairn until now? seen it on the web, looks nice but not available where I am!!! for tastings I use Riedel whisky glass.

EBay

[jotter]

never heard of Glencairn until now? seen it on the web, looks nice but not available where I am!!! for tastings I use Riedel whisky glass.

I personally think the glencairn is a terrible tasting glass. Don't get me wrong it is brilliant for nosing but its shape makes tasting a deeply unsatisfying experience. The Riedel is fantastic at allowing the whisky to hit all parts of the tongue as you sip.

Maybe that is an excuse to have 2 glasses?

[mmelito]

My 2 Cents,

Reidel single malt glasses are not my preferred glass, especially for nosing. However, Reidel produce a cognac and even better Armagnac model. These glasses have a very similar shape to the Glencairn glass, but made of quality lead crystal.

Personally, I'm good with the bottle and a paper bag on most days.

[jazz lover]

MMelito love the bottle and paper bag analogy!
Hell,I think whisky taste best in a styrofoam cup.
But what do I know I'm from the south.

[Ryguy]

I use Glencairn, Riedel Single Malt and sometimes the occasional crystal tumbler. It basically depends on what I feel like at the time, or what I am pouring. I agree with Collector57 in that the Glencairn is better for nosing, but I definitely get more flavours when using my Riedel.

[hook55]

I will tell you what I do? when I first open a bottle I use the Riedel whisky glass for nosing and tasting, after that I use the waterford crystal whisky glass just to enjoy the whisky. very nice.

[Muskrat Portage]

I use a tulip nosing glass for tasting and when allowed to, (by Mrs Musky) use the crystal snifter or water glasses, for water. I just prefer the tulip glass for daily drams.

That being said, I have a couple of crystal tasting glasses from Nova Scotia Crystal that I pull out for special guests and I do like the heft of them. They are reserved for sharing with my closest friends.

We did a sampling a while back at a tasting, sampling three different drams with 4 different glasses (thanks again Ganga). We found each whisky went with a different glass better but that was totally dependant on the taster's preferences!

Does a whisky taste better in crystal? In all honesty, it's subject to each individuals' experience and preference.

Muskrat Portage

[Willie JJ]

Is it better drinking out of crystal than glass?

I wasn't even aware that they sold it in crystal bottles.

[mikeymad]

I use any of about 12 different size and shaped glasses. I have several crystal. I have not found them better than any of the others in getting the beverage to my belly. But I must admit I do like the weight and feel of them. Regular glass can feel light and flimsy to me sometimes. So I am thinking about the glass rather than the beverage.

In General, I grab the Glencairn more often than most. Followed by the Ardbeg Noser (among others) and a Large Brandy (32oz).

Exploring glasses can be almost as fun as looking for new beverages. Sometimes you find some magical combos out there.

Cheers,

[mikeymad]

This is part of the set.



Cheers,

[BruceCrichton]

I've used all types of glasses to drink my whisky from (even an old fruit jar!), but I agree with mattbuty, when I want to do some nosing and tasting of fine whiskies there's nothing better than that of a glencairn glass.


Cheers!

That's my recommendation. The Glencairn 'Snifter' glass is the right shape to catch the vapours and it improves the flavour of your whisky.

[Muskrat Portage]

Mikey:
Why the numbers on the shelves? (CO8 CO9)

Musky

[mikeymad]

Hey Musky,

It is my wine rack/table. Those are the column numbers. 1-12 by R(ows)1-9. And it is a two sided table. Calulating that out we end up with 216 bottles.



Okay I am a nerd that has all the wines in a database via the barcode reader... you happy now?

Cheers,



Oh the one in C10/R01 with no tag is a 1865 (yep) Armagnac...

[mikeymad]

BTW.. good eye....

[Ganga]

I'm not sure that I've really found a difference between glasses made of different materials. To me it is the shape of the glassware.

[woodhill]

Nice bit of furniture MM

I'm not sure that I've really found a difference between glasses made of different materials. To me it is the shape of the glassware.

I've found as long as its glass or crystal it's Ok but I can't drink whisky out of silver or other metal cups.
even Plastic can be Ok at a pinch.

[andyt]

I also dislike drinking from metal cups but I don't mind the odd dram from a metal hip flask.

[Ganga]

I should have specified that I was only refering back to the crystal vs. glass and not all materials (plastic, various metals, wood - yes wood, etc).

[Di Blasi]

Hey Musky,

It is my wine rack/table. Those are the column numbers. 1-12 by R(ows)1-9. And it is a two sided table. Calulating that out we end up with 216 bottles.



Okay I am a nerd that has all the wines in a database via the barcode reader... you happy now?

Cheers,



Oh the one in C10/R01 with no tag is a 1865 (yep) Armagnac...

That's just plain awesome mikeymad! Next time I'm in town I'll have to pay you a little visit! Good job!

[woodhill]

Ok I've just smashed my third Ardbeg Glass I'm sticking to my Jamie Oliver Glasses

[Di Blasi]

Thick stem, but cool looking. Looks like it would work well too.

[mikeymad]

That's just plain awesome mikeymad! Next time I'm in town I'll have to pay you a little visit! Good job!

Cheers Di Blasi... that is a long way but always welcome...

Cheers,

[Di Blasi]

That's just plain awesome mikeymad! Next time I'm in town I'll have to pay you a little visit! Good job!

Cheers Di Blasi... that is a long way but always welcome...

Cheers,

(Yes, it is, but I spent most of my life in Los Gatos, and my folks are still there so I'm actually past due for a visit.)

[Ganga]

Di Blasi, with a little notice, I certainly can try to journey northward when you visit.

[Muskrat Portage]

Mikey:
It is a thing of beauty you have developed there. I am impressed when someone is so serious about their collecting. I too have my collection in a computer but don't use barcodes as yet. Thank you for sharing the full picture with us.

Muskrat Portage
um... what was the address again?

[mikeymad]

Thanks Musky - "second to the right and straight on till morning"

The rest of it looks like this (you might have seen it before):



Cheers,

[hook55]

nice little setup you have there Mikeymad, but, if I was you get yourself a better chair, that one looks hard and not comfortable? glad to see someone else likes Fleetwood Mac

[Muskrat Portage]

Thanks Musky - "second to the right and straight on till morning"

Tink and I will be right along.
Musky

[mikeymad]

nice little setup you have there Mikeymad, but, if I was you get yourself a better chair, that one looks hard and not comfortable? glad to see someone else likes Fleetwood Mac

Thanks for the concern hook... You will be happy to know I have a very comfy office chair in here now (the picture is from a while ago).

I love to sit and sample in the middle of all my beverage. Whisky/wines/music. Great combo.

Good eye - that is a old program from the Mask tour.

Happy to share,
Cheers,

[mikeymad]

Thanks Musky - "second to the right and straight on till morning"

Tink and I will be right along.
Musky

Just bring enough 'dust' for everyone...