What type of glass is best for whiskey?

What type of glass is best for whiskey?

Rocks Glass (or Old Fashioned Glass) An Old Fashioned glass (aka rocks glass, whiskey tumbler) is the standard choice for serving whiskey drinks.

What are those whiskey glasses called?

Lowball Glass The most common and well-known whiskey glass is called the old-fashioned glass. Another name for this whiskey glass is the lowball glass, the rocks glass, or the whiskey tumbler. These all refer to the classic short, wide brim, and thick base glass often used to serve whiskey.

Should whisky glasses be thick or thin?

People enjoy chugging beer, so a thick mug makes the act easy, but you do not speedily gulp whiskey. Instead, you sip quality whisky, so the best whiskey glasses or bourbon glasses are fashioned with a thin rim which makes the entire whiskey tasting experience not only easier but more pleasurable.

Does whiskey glass really matter?

When you pour your choice of liquor into a glass designed for whiskey, your senses are more alert to the flavour and scent. Suddenly, you’re aware of your whiskey’s aromatics – picking up its subtle notes. This makes your whiskey tasting experience even better.

Can I drink whiskey from any glass?

A Whiskey Glass Makes All the Difference in the World So, couldn’t you drink whiskey in your favorite highball? Absolutely not. Whiskey glasses do come in various shapes and sizes, from the Old Fashioned tumbler with its straight sides to the infamous Glencairn glass with a tulip-like appearance.

Why do people smoke whiskey glasses?

“The aroma excites the palate and adds depth to the flavor of the cocktail,” Norton Christopher, bar chef at Sac-a-Lait in New Orleans, told Whiskey Advocate. In other words, smoking results in uniquely layered drinks with alluring notes and aromas.