The Right Glass for the Right Pour
A Guide to Whiskey Glassware
When it comes to whiskey, glassware is more than just presentation—it’s performance. Every cut, curve, and rim alters the way your spirit meets air, how it hits your palate, and even the aromas that rise to meet you before the first sip. At Viski, we design glassware worthy of the craft, engineered to make every pour feel intentional. Here’s your guide to choosing the right glass for the right whiskey.
The Rocks Glass
For Bourbon & Classic Cocktails
Sometimes simplicity is power. The Rocks glass—or Double Old Fashioned—is the go-to for bourbon, rye, or Tennessee whiskey when you want it neat or over a perfect cube. Its weighty base feels substantial in hand, and the wide opening leaves room for the whiskey to open up—or for stirring in sugar and bitters for a textbook Old Fashioned.
Best for: Bourbon, rye, whiskey cocktails, spirit-forward classics
THE HIGHBALL
For Whiskey & Soda Moments
Whiskey doesn’t always demand solemnity. A Highball glass is tall, crisp, and refreshing—the perfect companion for whiskey highballs, whiskey-ginger, or a bourbon-based Collins. The extra volume lets bubbles rise and citrus garnish shine, making it a lighter way to enjoy your favorite bottle.
Best for: Highballs, whiskey sodas, long whiskey cocktails
The Snifter
For Cask Strength & After-Dinner Sips
When intensity is the point, reach for a snifter. The rounded bowl and tapered lip trap bold aromas, amplifying every note in cask strength bourbon or peated scotch. A glass designed for slow rolling in your palm, warming the spirit, and letting layers unfold sip after sip.
Best for: Cask strength bourbon, peated scotch, complex blends
The Tasting Set
For Exploration
Sometimes, the journey is the reward. A whiskey tasting set—like Viski’s curated crystal collections—gives you a chance to explore several pours side by side. Designed for balance and clarity, these glasses let you compare flavor profiles, find nuance, and host tasting nights like a pro.
Best for: Whiskey flights, side-by-side tastings, gifting to the enthusiast
Whiskey deserves more than a generic glass
Whether it’s a bold Kentucky bourbon, a smoky Islay single malt, or a crisp highball by the pool, the right glass transforms the experience. With Viski’s crystal glassware, each sip is as refined as the spirit itself.
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