Several types of glasses used for the consumption of whiskey are available on the market today. Whiskey is an elegant stylish drink favored worldwide. Whether it is the decades old whiskey or a new cheaper variety whiskey enjoys unrivaled popularity.

What determines the type of glass used is purely a personal preference. There is a range of glasses suitable for the consumption of whiskey. There are some drinkers who like to consume as much whiskey as possible in a short space of time and others who would rather take their time to sip slowly and enjoy whiskey at their leisure. Quality whiskey requires quality glasses and some of the glasses available on the market are listed below.

If drinking a high quality whiskey then it requires a high quality glass to compliment it. Using a chaser for a lower quality whiskey would be easier and quicker. Following is a list of Whiskey glasses:

Shot Glass:

Shot glasses vary in both size and shape. The idea of a shot of whiskey is to down the shot in one swallow. Most shot glasses hold two ounces of liquor, so this practice is easily done. On occasions a drinker will take a shot of whiskey and then follow it up with a light chaser. Beer is the usual chaser although water is sometimes used. These chasers may be taken using a shot glass.

Similar to the tulip glass, the snifter doesn't flute at the top. It is also a shorter glass but has more width to it. It too enhances the aroma of the whiskey, as it collects high in the bowl of the glass. An excellent choice when choosing a vessel for drinking quality whiskey.

This whiskey glassware is often called a highball. It has straight sides and looks like an ordinary glass. Although its capacity is not specified, it usually holds around seven to ten ounces of liquor. The whiskey tumbler is most appropriate for serving scotch, and Irish whiskey straight without any mix added to it. The tumbler is used to serve bourbon or any drink that contains whiskey; this may include a Manhatten and Cola.

Shot Glass:

Tulip glass or otherwise known as Glencairn Whiskey glasses are as the name suggests is shaped like a tulip. The bottom is round in shape and tapers in at the top. It is excellent for nosing the whiskey, as the small tapered opening allows for the concentration of the aroma of the whiskey. These glasses are designed for people who enjoy quality whiskey in its purest form or with maybe with a dash of water. The smaller opening at the top makes it challenging to add an ice cube.

Snifter:

The old fashioned tumbler is designed for mixed drinks and is sometimes called a highball. It usually has straight sides and has the capacity to hold around seven to ten ounces of liquor. The whiskey tumbler is most often used to serve Whiskey with a mix, however on occasions it is used to serve whiskey straight. The tumbler is used to serve bourbon or mixed drinks preferably those that contain whiskey.

To obtain the most enjoyment out of a whiskey, the use one of these types of glasses is essential as they enhance the mellow tones of the drink. They are designed to combine the temperature and aroma of the whiskey, consequently indulging the senses as you sip.