What is special about the Glencairn glass?

Similar in shape to the tulip-shaped glass, the Glencairn is considered a more robust vessel, although it’s equally suited to appreciation.

Its short, solid base makes for a stable glass popular amongst those who don’t favour stems.

The glass is also somewhat thicker and this means it’s more substantial for convivial drinking.

Due to its size, the Glencairn is the perfect glass for learning how to swirl whisky too, a practice commonly used to open up the aromas of whisky for full appreciation.

Again, a bowl-shape channels aromas towards a narrowed rim. This one’s the modern, less ‘showy’ relative of the tulip-shaped glass, and one solely dedicated to whisky