The Glencairn Cut Crystal Whisky Tasting Glass

In the long and illustrious history of whisky, there has never been a single definitive glass that the whisky world could call its own. Now, following in the tradition of Scottish innovation, the Glencairn Glass has arrived Combining the knowledge and expertise of some of the whisky world's leading innovators. The Glencairn Glass's roots lie in the traditional nosing and tasting glasses used by master blenders and connoisseurs around the world. The unique and stylish shape has been crafted with eminent care to enhance the enjoyment of single malts and aged blends. The tapered mouth allows an ease of drinking not associated with traditional nosing glasses. While capturing that all-important bouquet. The wide bowl allows the fullest appreciation of the whisky's colour and the solid base is designed to be easy on the hand. The time and effort put into all this development was rewarded in 2006 when the Glencairn Glass won The Queens Award for Innovation and in now used by the majority of whisky company's throughout the world. Glass Specifications - Manufactured in Lead Free Crystal. Height - 114mm. Diameter - 46mm. Capacity - 170ml - 6oz. Hand Wash Only Presentation Box Size: 160mm Length x 140mm Width x 75mm Depth. Box covered in matt black paper with a copper/gold strip around the middle. Inside of box lined with black padded suede and black card insert divider lid blocked with Glencairn Logo front centre and side in copper/ gold foil