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Champagne, Brandy, Wine... each has its own glass. Yet whisky, the worlds most complex spirit can be found served in anything from hiball tumblers to Paris goblets. This article contains content that is written like an advertisement. Please help improve it by removing promotional content and inappropriate external links, and by adding encyclopedic content written from a neutral point of view. ( July 2023) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Our legacy spans decades, and it’s purely built on the foundation on unwavering commitment to the art of glassware craftsmanship. Each and every one of our Glencairn whisky glasses is more than just a vessel, it’s a masterpiece meticulously crafted by our skilled team. The Glencairn whisky glass is a style of glass intended for drinking whisky, developed and produced by Glencairn Crystal Ltd, in East Kilbride, a town near Glasgow, Scotland since 1981; originally designed by Raymond Davidson, managing director of the company. The shape of the glass is derived from the traditional nosing copitas used in whisky labs around Scotland. [1] The glass design was concluded with the aid of master blenders from five of the largest whisky companies in Scotland. [ citation needed] The glass first came into production in 2001. Since then, additional mini-Glencairns and Canadian Glencairns [2] were introduced. The winner and runner-up were selected by a panel of three judges including Tariq Ashkanani, whose debut novel Welcome to Cooper won last year’s Bloody Scotland Debut Award 2022, and Sharon Bairden, an established book reviewer and author of psychological thrillers; Sins of the Father and You Need Me. The third judge was Glencairn Crystal’s marketing director and experienced crime writer Gordon Brown.
Many of the world’s top tasting competitions use this Neat Glass option as their standard tasting glass, and with good reason: Each glass is thoughtfully mouth-blown from lead-free crystal. The heavier weight of the glass—similar to what you’d get from antique crystal—is also a nice touch. Our engraving option allows you to add text or designs to your whisky glass with precision and elegance. Whether you want to personalize it with your name, a special date, or a meaningful message, our skilled artisans will expertly engrave your chosen design onto the glass, creating a lasting impression.
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At Glencairn Crystal, we’re passionate about whisky and craftsmanship. Our personalized whisky glasses are the result of decades of expertise, a commitment to quality, and a love for the art of glassware. The Glencairn Glass – the world’s favourite whisky glass produced by Scottish glassware company Glencairn Crystal – has today revealed the winner and runner-up of its Scottish-themed crime short story competition. In 2001 Glencairn Crystal solved the problem of identifying the ideal glass for whisky. Designed by Raymond Davidson nearly 25 years earlier, its development involved pulling together the master blenders from the five largest whisky companies and asking them to perfect his initial design. The Glencairn glass is not the only glass on the market that is designed specifically for drinking whisky. (For example, Riedel and Norlan Glass also manufacture such glassware.) While there are numerous styles of such glasses available, the Glencairn is the first style to be endorsed by the Scotch Whisky Association, and to be used by every whisky company in Scotland and Ireland. [6] At Glencairn, quality is not just a buzzword for us; it’s our standard. We take great pride in using only the finest crystal materials available. Our rigorous quality assurance process guarantees that each glass meets our standards, ensuring that it will last for countless whisky toasts to come.
These glasses are incredibly durable, so try breaking these out with a rowdier crowd—the weight and cut suggests you’ve broken out your good glassware, but the durability will keep the glass intact until the last drop in the bottle.It's also perfect for drinking whiskey straight with its unique 2-ounce pour indicator etch (the top of the triangle at the bottom measures exactly 2 ounces),” adds Voisey. Note that the larger size allows for a few chunks of ice to a dram of whiskey. That said, it’s particular shape isn’t the most natural to sip from. For tasting, this glass is excellent but for sipping over a long period, opt for a more sessionable glass