"They’re great for nosing spirits,” says Marissa Mazzotta, bar manager at New York Distilling’s The Shanty. Pour Jameson to a rocks glass ... Neat around the world. A rocks glass is good for anything: single-ounce pours, spirits on the rocks cocktails or even water. Your email address will not be published. The shape is meant to enhance the aromas of fine whisk(e)y, and I find it does that job well.”. A little chill without any of the pesky water. Whatever you pick for your poison, a glass can change your whole drinking experience. She is based in Toronto. For this drink-specific collection, Georg Riedel tapped a range of bartenders and industry experts to create these glasses. “…. Upload a photo of your drink creation on Instagram using the hashtag above to be featured on the Jameson website! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. One person might tell you neat is the only way real men drink Whiskey, while the classy Whiskey drinker from the local bar might say on the rocks … “It's a particularly ideal glass to use when we are tasting through barrel samples.”, These elegant glasses were designed in collaboration with Scotch whiskey experts back in 1992 when the Riedel family brought in Scotland’s finest master distillers to help fine-tune every step of the design process. That being said, I would not want to drink my whiskey with something that could potentially dilute or distorted the taste that the company was trying to give its customer. That mantra only works with alcohols meant to be drank by themselves. These Glencairn glasses are beloved by whiskey drinkers as they concentrate the aromas—something a rocks glass does not. If you must have a wee chill… add a chilling stone! Adding some ice to your Whiskey can help chill the drink making it a little less harsh on the palate, but ice melts quickly and it can dilute your Whiskey and ruin it. Keep this in mind when you buy antiques, or opt for new glassware with a retro design. The heavier weight of the glass—similar to what you’d get from antique crystal—is also a nice touch. Whether bourbon, Scotch, Rye or Irish Whiskey is your drink of choice, here are the best whiskey glasses to add to your collection. The glass holds 4 ounces and is wider than the traditional tasting glass. The unique shape of the glass helps aerate your drink as it is poured or swirled in the vessel. Each glass also has a 2.5-ounce capacity. “The nose on this glass may not be as 'efficient’ as the cordial or ISO tasting glasses, but I like the way it feels.