‘The Glencairn glass’ – It is a style of glass developed by Glencairn Crystal Ltd, Scotland for drinking whisky. The glass design was concluded by five  master blenders from the largest whisky companies in Scotland.

Though, the Whisky tumblers, snifters, nosing tulips or copitas or the dock are other types of glasses that are commonly used for drinking whisky, however, Glencairn glass is the most robust &
preferred glass by connoisseurs who consider the aroma especially important to the experience of a whisky.

It has a solid base  to swirl the whisky to open up the aromas for full appreciation & capture the congeners & push them to the nose.

For a spirit Educator it’s of immense importance to use the right drinking glass to derive and understand the fine nuances of a spirit or a wine.

Well my pair of twin set has arrived & there’s nothing better than to inaugurate it with Glenlivet 12 years Single Malt from Moray, Scotland & check the tasting notes.

Five golden rules: Check the appearance, See the viscosity or the mouthfeel by swirling, Shake the glass by keeping your hand over the glass, Bring the glass to the nose & take quick short sniffs while keeping the mouth open & finally Sip & taste it.

Tasting Notes:
Appearance: Vivid & Shining gold,
Nose & Aroma: Fruity, rich Vanilla, ripe apples, Spice (cinnamon)
Palate : Fruity favour, taste creamy cake, ripe banana, apple.
Finish: Long & pleasant with subtle spices notes

“Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whisky is never enough” – Mark Twain –

Glencairn whisky tasting glass

Cheers!