whiskey glasses

Short, heavy drinkware

Whiskey glasses are short, wide-mouthed drinking glasses designed for serving whiskey, typically neat or on the rocks.

The broad base and heavy bottom provide stability and a satisfying heft.

The most common style is the rocks glass or old-fashioned glass, though tulip-shaped glasses are preferred for nosing fine whiskeys: He set out two whiskey glasses and a bottle of bourbon.

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