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Just like with wines, there is a specific glass suitable to your beverage. Not only for aesthetics, but because its very structure is essential in elevating your drinking experience
The world of wine glasses may be tricky to navigate because there are slight, yet meaningful differences per design, be it in shape or length of stem. But for liquors and spirits, finding out which glass you should use for which spirit is kind of a no-brainer. Here's a quick guide to the five essential types of glassware you should invest in to make your home parties the best they can be.
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1. Snifter
Above Snifter glass for brandy by Riedel (Photo: Riedel)
Snifter glass for brandy by Riedel (Photo: Riedel)
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Brandies and cognacs are usually consumed after dinner. Pairing them with cigars and some desserts is also a good way to cap off the evening with a bang. For drinking these, go for the snifter glass. It has a very short stem because the drink is supposed to be cradled with your hand, warming it before consuming. It has a wide bowl that allows the brandy to be swirled a shorter mouth that holds the aromas of the drink. This may also be used for single malt whiskies. Although this type of glass is also associated with cognacs, experts say that consuming the spirit via a "tulip" glass will truly enhance the experience. These have longer stems, narrower bowls, and a small mouth that flares at the top.
2. Rocks Glass
Above Schott Zwiesel Kirkwell Double Old Fashioned Rocks Glass (Photo: Schott Zwiesel)
Schott Zwiesel Kirkwell Double Old Fashioned Rocks Glass (Photo: Schott Zwiesel)
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Rocks glasses, which are also known as Old Fashioned glasses—named after the cocktail traditionally associated with them—is a kind of lowball glass that has a solid base. This perfectly holds the temperature of iced drinks aka cocktails and liquors preferred on the rocks. This is great for whisky-based cocktails, single malt whiskies, and other liquors mixed with ingredients like fruits and herbs. But using a rocks glass for a neat pour of liquor is also perfectly fine.
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3. Shot Glass
Above Shot glasses of varying shapes (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
Shot glasses of varying shapes (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
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Completely straightforward, a shot glass is for liquors, spirits, and select cocktails that ought to be consumed in shots and is used for measurements when making cocktails. Some famous boozy drinks served in shot glasses are: Kamikaze, Pineapple upside-down cake, and B-52, for example.
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4. Highball
Above Highball Glasses from the Royalty Art Store (Photo: Amazon)
Highball Glasses from the Royalty Art Store (Photo: Amazon)
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Highball glass is used for serving 'tall' cocktails, which are drinks mixed with a large proportion of non-alcoholic mixer and poured over ice. This is perfect for Bloody Mary, Mojito, and Gin & Tonic cocktails and the likes.
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5. Glasses for Cocktails
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There could be innumerable experimentations on cocktails and as the party host, you could be creative in serving cocktails. But one thing you should remember is that there is such thing as a classic, traditional cocktail glass which is shaped like an inverted cone bowl most associated with a Martini. This glass is used for cocktails served without ice and should have exquisite aromas that directly, and generously reaches the drinker's nose. As mentioned earlier, highball glasses and rocks glasses are also recommended for cocktails, depending on the proportion of the liquor or spirit and the non-alcoholic mixer. There are also specific glasses like the coupe, copper mug, Margarita glass, hurricane glass, and more that are made for specific cocktails concoctions.
Bottom line is to have fun when mixing drinks and let your whimsical side shine through!
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Before assuming the Art and Culture Editor position, Franz has always had a penchant for visual and performing arts. He is passionate about exploring and writing about the local cultural scene and rediscovering the country’s storied past and rich heritage. Besides working on this luxury lifestyle magazine, Franz is an avid book reader, local traveller, museum-goer, chorister, and community theatre playwright.
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Franz earned a degree in Journalism from the University of Santo Tomas. He writes about local visual and performing artists and their craft; drinks wines, liquors, and spirits and talks about the creativity of their respective winemakers and master blenders; tries to learn more about business and investments; respects the tradition and artistry that go behind the making of watches and jewellery; and appreciates the genius of architecture and creative design.
As head of Tatler Philippines’ pool of writers, he helps them bring impactful and socially relevant stories to light.
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