Best glass for scotch?

[rumballs]

ps - if you're not too concerned about the supposed ideal shape, I would look at Waterford for "old fashioned" (the shape) glasses

[GWN]

just picked up a few Bohemian crystal glasses for my scotch. I like the feel and weight, which to me, is more important that the exact shape. They were on clearance for $9 for six glasses, which I thought was a steal.

[SilvrBck]

Originally Posted by mmblz

Hey man, it's how my gramps likes it! He's old. He can do whatever he wants. Like fart at the table without any hesistation and no one gives him a hard time.

SB

[mosesbotbol]

I like tulip style glasses such as Riedel for distilled liquors like scotch, tequila, or bourbon. If is in ice, which usually is the case, I like a rocks glass.

If you go the rocks glass route, go for a Baccarat or vintage glasses; something about the heavy lead crystal just is so nice. Vintage glasses are all over Ebay and antique stores. Add a vintage decanter (19th century) and you're really doing it!

[rborrell]

I went to the Whisky Live show in Toronto last October. The admission included a crystal glass (Tasting glass from Whisky Magazine). This is what it looks like...

http://www.whiskymag.com/store/?REP_Retail_Section=113

[croatan]

Originally Posted by mmblz

ps - if you're not too concerned about the supposed ideal shape, I would look at Waterford for "old fashioned" (the shape) glasses

Yep. The ones I use most often are the Waterford Lismore Double Old Fashioned. I love the way these feel in the hand.

[duhman]

Totally normal whiskey glass for many, many years. I have my parents old ones.
Then again, the glass it comess in works pretty good.

[newcigarz]

Originally Posted by DUCK

LOL!! who needs a glass! swiggin' off the bottle is just fine with me.... j/king....

Way to be Duck! I prefer a bottomless one myself!

[duhman]

Another good thing about the Waterford style glasses is that you can learn to measure amounts by the crosshatch design on the side.

[Demented]

Riedel Sommeliers Single Malt Scotch Glasses are what I prefer.

Bevmo has them for around $25.00.

[Demented]

Originally Posted by skyhigh340

Just go there with your wife or girlfriend to protect your manliness!!!

Little insecure there?

[RJT]

Originally Posted by mmblz

There are some here:
http://www.maltadvocate.com/active_c...arketplace.asp

The first ones listed on this site are what I have. They come in a set of two and are MUCH more durable than the ones from Riedel and less expensive. For what the Riedel cost you can buy him these along with a boox or something else. These are the oficial glass of "Wiskey Fest" and many distilleries use this exact same glass as a branded logo glass for promotions and it their tasting rooms.

With all that said I actually prefer using a Brandy Snifter style glass myself. I think it actualy works much better and I bought myself a set of 6 at a discount store for like $5.00. Either way good luck and I am sure he will like it either way.

[NicotineBuzz]

Originally Posted by mmblz

ps - if you're not too concerned about the supposed ideal shape, I would look at Waterford for "old fashioned" (the shape) glasses

This would get my vote and is my preference.

Edit Should had read further because others agree:

Originally Posted by croatan

Yep. The ones I use most often are the Waterford Lismore Double Old Fashioned. I love the way these feel in the hand.

I have to agree

[burninator]

I've got some regular "on the rocks" glasses, but I love the ones my parents have. They're crystal, almost cordial sized, and square, with a stem. Scotch just seems to drink perfectly from them.

[Tripp]

I have a specific scotch/bourbon glass that I use at home. I looked everywhere for the perfect glass for me, and couldn't find what I had in mind. I actually got it from Goodwill.

It's a lot like one of those enormous shot glasses that old style pubs usually have. Its like a small Rocks glass with a very thick base. It's perfect for 2 fingers of scotch and an ice cube if I feel like it.