Vinum Single Malt Whiskey glasses add a touch of style to whiskey drinking. Wine connoisseurs will especially appreciate the shape, which was carefully researched by Georg Riedel himself to establish the best design to accentuate the flavor of single malt whiskies. He incorporated the small, slightly outturned lip to direct the spirit onto the tip of the tongue, where sweetness is perceived and emphasize the elegant creaminess of top-quality, single malt whisky. It's also suitable for regular whiskey and so elegant, you may be tempted to us it as a serving piece for a light mousse or some fresh berries drizzled with cream.The Vinum line is functional, high quality 24-percent lead crystal stemware that belongs to the Riedel family of fine glassware. Introduced in 1986, the Vinum collection was first in a series of stemware in history to be based exclusively on the characteristics of grape varietals, meaning the content commands the shape.
Renowned Austrian glassmaker Riedel designs the shape of each glass to most fully enhance the appreciation of the liquid within. Seeking the expertise of master distillers in Scotland, Riedel came up with its definitive single malt whiskey glass: a deep bowl on a short, pedestal stem. With its flared lip and curved profile, one can even imagine the bowl resembling a Scottish thistle. Perfect for any fine whiskey, the set of two glasses makes a superb wedding gift or adds to an existing collection for the serious wine and spirits lover. Each single malt whiskey glass stands 4-1/2 inches tall and holds 7 ounces at full capacity.
Comprised of more than 24 percent lead crystal for superb brilliance and clarity, Vinum stems and cocktail glasses are nevertheless affordable because they are machine-made rather than mouth-blown. Riedel introduced the popular Vinum line in 1986 and this particular glass in 1991. While all Vinum glassware is dishwasher-safe, Riedel recommends washing the crystal by hand to prevent detergent residue that can affect wine taste. --Ann Bieri
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Nice:
Nice elegant little scotch glasses. I'd like something with a heavier more solid base myself, but these are OK for the price.
Makes a Big Difference:
If you are a single-malt scotch drinker and you are not using a single-malt whisky glass to enjoy it with, you may as well be pouring it down the drain. It really makes that much of a difference. Sure, brandy glasses come close, but a good single-malt glass and just the right amount of water will completely change how and what you taste. With scotch whisky prices going up and up, spending $40 to greatly enhance your enjoyment of your $70 scotch is a no brainer.
Makes a huge difference over regular glasses:
If you enjoy a good scotch, this will only elevate your tastings. This really lets you take in all the nuances of your scotch, and it does what it says it does. A wonderful product to do scotch tastings.
Thank you, Riedel!:
I have been enjoying single malt scotch since back in the '70's. For a long time the selection available here in the States was quite limited. My normal choice of glass was a brandy snifter. The recent explosion of available brands of single malt caused me to branch out and try a couple other varities with mixed results. After reading the descriptions of some varities online, I found I just wasn't sensitive enough to discover the aromas and tastes they were experiencing. I was just about to settle back with... more info
