brandy snifter

Short-stemmed balloon glass

A brandy snifter is a short-stemmed glass with a wide bottom and narrow top, designed to concentrate the aroma of brandy or cognac.

The bowl shape allows the drinker to warm the liquid by cupping the glass in their palm: He swirled the cognac in his snifter.

Also called a snifter or balloon glass.

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G