Good wine needs to be savored slowly. But any kind of wine is not only the wine itself, but more importantly, the appreciation of the wine glass. The exquisite whiskey glass has a pure appearance, allowing the viewer to feel the golden luster more intuitively. So, what are the key factors in choosing a whiskey glass when drinking whiskey? Below is a summary of the whiskey glass options.
How to choose a whiskey glass?
The three key factors in whiskey glass selection are as follows:
1. The rim of the cup: the part where the tip of the tongue contacts the mouth of the wine, which will affect the development of the taste experience.
2. C port: divided into inner cup type and open cup type. Into the glass: It is easier to gather the aroma released by the wine, and it is easier to feel the intensity and impact of the aroma, which can amplify the expressive power of various flavors. Open the cup: Weaken the impact of the aroma, making it easier to feel the subtle changes in the aroma. The rim is the most important consideration when choosing a wine glass.
3. The size of the cross-section of the cup belly: it is related to the contact area between the wine and the air, and determines the oxidation rate of the wine. Oxidizes faster, smells and tastes more intensely, and smells and tastes softer.
How to choose a whiskey glass?
Types of whiskey glasses
1. Glencairn Glass is the favorite of many Scotch whiskey lovers. A whiskey-shaped kettle still designed for whiskey master mixologists and sommeliers, has become the designated glass for many professional events. A slightly larger cup contains enough whiskey. In the cup, the aroma is condensed and released from the cup mouth. Slightly smaller than the ISO cup, the mouth of the cup does not turn out or shrink, suitable for all kinds of whiskey or spirits. The Glen Kane Scent Cup is very easy to carry and clean because it's thick and durable with no feet. No problem even in the dishwasher. Suitable for: specialty scents and scotch whiskey
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2. Copita nose glass
The tulip cup (Copita Nosing Glass) has a slender shape, a slender mouth, and a subtle curve. It is comparable to the advanced version of the ISO standard cup or the traditional Shirley cup. It is professional and standardized, small and durable. The special treatment on the rim of the cup protects the drinker from the volatile stimulation of high-concentration alcohol while smelling the aroma. The advantage of the tulip cup is that the agglomeration effect is good, and the delicate aroma of the wine can be fully displayed when the wine is smelled. At the same time, the small-caliber cup allows the delicate and elegant aroma of the wine to flow out, giving the drinker a more delicate and layered flavor, suitable for brandy, whiskey and alcohol that needs to show a good aroma. Tulip glasses are suitable for a variety of professional occasions, especially for full-bodied whiskeys such as single malt parallels. Applicable to: drink neat; high alcohol, full-bodied whiskey, such as single malt whiskey
How to choose a whiskey glass?
2. Antique glass
There are many other names for classical cups, such as (Old Fashioned Glass), rock cup (Rock Glass), tumbler (Tumbler Glass). The classic glass also seems to be an excellent choice when drinking whiskey, although it cannot be used to smell it, which affects the variety and intensity of the aroma and impairs the structure and expression of the aroma. Classic glasses are perfect for whiskey drinkers with ice cubes because you don't have to worry about being knocked over. Applicable: chilled whiskey
How to choose a whiskey glass?
3. Different cup
The ISO Cup, known as the International Standard Cup, is specially designed for competitions in wine competitions. The ISO cup has strict regulations on the size, the full height is 155 mm, the diameter of the widest part of the cup body is 65 mm, and the diameter of the cup mouth is 46 mm. Pour the wine over the widest part of the body. About 50ml. The ISO cup has a good effect of absorbing aroma, does not highlight any characteristics of the wine, and properly expresses the original appearance of the wine. Suitable for: Professional blind tasting of whiskey
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5. High ball glass
(Highball glass) and Collins cup are both straight in appearance, with slightly different capacities, ranging from 8 to 10 ounces (1 ounce = 28.35 ml), and the Collins cup is 12 ounces. Highball and Corinthian cups are larger than the classics. These two glasses are mainly used to prepare water for whiskey or to make cocktails based on whiskey. Suitable for: Whiskey cocktail or whiskey soda.
How to choose a whiskey glass?
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