GLENCAIRN WHISKY GLASS, SET OF 12 IN TRADE CARTON

These glasses are beautiful. I only recently found out about whiskey glasses, well these in particular. I became a lover of really good whisky recently. These glasses make such a difference in enhancing the flavour of whisky. Best glasses ever. I got the tasting cover as well. I haven’t drank whisky in anything else since. Had a friend try it with a cognac after leaving the tasting cover on for a couple minutes and he loves it. Will definitely get them again, if and when my current set breaks.

Glad I got these. For the price I give 5 stars. I didn't necessarily "have to have" the "official" scotch glass (I don't like overpaying for hype), but after poking around online I didn't really see anything cheaper that still had a good shape for nosing/tasting. I ordered 2 sets of 4 - so 8 glasses - and they arrived in a Glencairn box of 6 plus 2 extra glasses wrapped separately :) Makes no difference to me. Perhaps just offer sets of 6, some people would want exactly that. Mine are etched "The Glencairn Glass" on the bottom - in a way that you read it looking into the glass. I'm not a crystal or glassware snob, but I do prefer quality vessels for beverages and food - IMHO it contributes to the enjoyment. My guests always smile when I insist that they use a beer mug or beer tulip instead of drinking from the bottle (what are we, animals? ha-ha :) Anyway, I have a bunch of Mikasa lead crystal red wine glasses (similar to Riedel quality), which I love (so elegant) and the Glencairn is "not quite" the same quality. It's just slightly thicker and less lustrous and should cost a bit less, but I don't mind, still looks and feels proper. The coolest thing about it is that the shape slightly resembles the shape of a pot still, just like some of the more classic Scotch bottles do (usually it's in the neck of the bottle, i.e. Old Pulteney). I wanted these instead of brandy snifters, because those just feel "stuffy", pretentious and in my mind are associated with corrupt fat cats, cigar smoke, etc. and I didn't want that (but malts do taste delightful out of brandy snifters). I would've liked these to be a bit larger, especially the bulb of the "tulip", but I don't see taking away stars for that - this is what the designers intended and this is "the" malt glass, which is why we are buying it. If I don't like that, I should design my own glass, which I won't, because I have no skills/resources. I'd rather just enjoy me malt ;) UPDATE and TIP: I've used mine for a few months drinking single malts, cognac and armagnac. Drinking solo most days I use one and the same glass and wash it every time, but it still developed a yellow rim that wouldn't come off with dish soap. Yesterday I used some plain bleach and it disappeared, so if you observe the yellowing, it's a quick fix. Hydrogen peroxide would probably also work well. This is not the glass' flaw, IMO, just the nature of the drink :)

These glasses arrived in great shape, exactly as described, so thumbs up for the seller. Your order won't come with the original retail boxes, but they will be packed securely in bubble wrap. The four glasses I received were identical and had no obvious imperfections. They have a faint "The Glencairn Glass" etching on the bottom, which can be almost invisible if the glass is wet and you're staring straight at the bottom. The logo is a lot more prominent when the glass is right side up, being illuminated by ambient light. The glass is thinner that of the average tumbler, but thicker than the bowl of a Riedel wine glass, for example. I wouldn't call these fragile, but I would still be careful not to torque the bowl. If you dry it by hand after washing, I would recommend holding onto the fat part of the bowl rather than the base to prevent the possibility of the bowl separating from the base. Yes, the glass is quite small, which works well for my small hands (and small face), but it might be a bit frustrating to use if you've got larger hands and a larger nose. With my small hands, I can fit two fingers comfortably on the base without holding onto too much of the bowl. With about a 1.5 ounce pour, you can still swirl comfortably to release aromas even though the capacity is relatively small. Will this give you a better nose than a dessert wine glass or a copita glass? I can't say for certain. However, I like that the design is unique and evocative of the neck of a pot still. That in itself justifies using these glasses for me. I do wish these would come in a larger sized option - maybe 8 or 9 oz, for those of us who would like to enjoy a "generous" nightcap in a glass like this ;-) I've posted a short video to show what 2 oz of liquid looks like in the glass.

If you are a whisky drinker, these glasses are a must. The quality of these glasses is very good and affordable (since they don't have someone's logo on the outside). As with any glass, take care in handling as they do have a thin lip.

Beautiful, heavy bottomed glasses that do what they're supposed to do: focus the aromatic experience of the scotch at the nose while sipping.

These are beautiful glasses, and their design really does help in the tasting of whiskey, or any other spirit, by concentrating the aroma and directing it towards your nose while you sip. Perfect size, weighted and balanced perfectly, and very reasonably priced, IMHO.

Really like these glasses. I like the way they look on the table, how they feel in your hand and the flared shape really does allow you to enjoy the aroma. They just seem a little overpriced.

I love single malt whisky & US bourbon. I was somewhat skeptical that this glass would greatly improve my enjoyment but I'm now a believer! The glass truly does allow you to pick out the subtle nuances more precisely. If you're spending $50 and more on single malt scotch, why would you want to miss out on the nuances of each? The design of this glass is based on the traditional "nosing" glass used by master whisky blenders. The pinched waist holds the aroma and the tapering neck directs the bouquet up to your nose. The smaller opening keeps the air in the room from confusing your senses so you get a more precise "nose". A traditional nosing glass has no cuts in the glass or other decoration because it would distort the color of the whisky. The Glencairn glass was originally designed for pub/bar use so it is a sturdy little glass. The bottom is heavy so it's not easily tipped over and is easily grasped. It feels good in the hand. The only glass that would provide a better hand feel (in my opinion) would be a small brandy snifter. A sherry copita would also be a good substitute glass. The size of the bowl was designed to hold the "proper" amount of scotch which is between 35 & 50 mL or approximately 1.5 fluid oz. in a US bar. You pour the scotch to the area on the glass where it just starts to taper up. The photo on the box shows a "proper" pour. The opening is a comfortable size for nosing and drinking. Glencairn also sells a crystal version of this glass but I prefer this lead free version because it is sturdy. The lead free version can go through the dishwasher if you choose but I always hand wash mine so that I don't get any soap or rinse agent residue in the glass. I find this glass to be the right combination of sturdy and elegance. And they make that lovely "ting" sound when bumped against another glass - "Slainte"! I also use this glass for drinking aged rum. It has the same effect on rum as whisky; makes it even more delicious. Some rum fans feel it concentrates the aromas too much because rum is not as subtle as whisky. For young rums, I agree but for older rums, I like using this glass for sipping/tasting. Glencairn does not manufacture these glasses in Scotland but has glass manufacturers in other countries manufacture them to their specifications. Glencairn designs, packages and distributes their glassware from East Kilbride, Scotland. There really is no glass blowing industry left in Scotland at this time. Each glass in this 4-pack, comes in its own box; perfect for gifting & also good for protecting the glass from shipping breakage.

Merhaba, Eşimin doğum günü için bir çift almıştım. Ancak bardaklardan birinde ufak bir hasar vardı. Aslında hediye olmasaydı sorun etmezdim. Satıcıya durumu belirttim ve bana hemen yenisini yollayacaklarını belirttiler. Ümitsiz yazmıştım aslında ama bu cevapla o kadar şaşırdım ve mutlu oldumki anlatamam. Dedikleri gibi hemen yeni ürünü gönderdiler. Bu ince davranışınızdan dolayı çok teşekkür ederim. Gelelim ürüne, bardaklar çok zarif ve gurmelerin dediği gibi bence de evlerde bir çift bulunması gerek. Ben çok beğendim, umarım eşim de beğenir. Sevgiler...

Coming a set of 2 glasses instead of set of 4 glasses as advertised

Teslimat tahminimden önce geldi Ve tam beklediğim ürün geldi Teşekkürler

Acquistateli per gustarvi dell'ottimo rum!

The glasses are very nice and good quality. The package was well done, with bubble wrapping for protection.