jdodso3 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Guys,Have been considering pulling the trigger on a set of these glasses for a while. I have narrowed it down to the islands, highlands, and lowlands model. Which would you go with?The lowlands seems very similar to a glencairne, while the other two offer a wider mouth (judging by the pictures).Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpstylz Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I'm guessing youre talking about these:http://eshop.villeroy-boch.com/us/shopping/scotch-whisky/show_specialsdb/dbid_578I dont know. Its a close call. Lowlands is the tallest, followed by highlands, then Island. Island is the widest, then highlands, then lowlands (reverse ratio). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.B. Babington Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 how many oz are they? they look big unless you're doing rocks or water? I liked the nosing goblet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpstylz Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Not sure on the ounces, but the measurements are 4 inches to 5.25 inches in height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Seems a bit gimmicky to me, I would go with the smallest size, I don't like to have a huge glass with a tiny bit of whisky in it. The smaller fit better in the hand, and allow the glass to warm while you are holding it. Could just be personal preference though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILLfarmboy Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I like the island.But then I prefer the Riedel bourbon glasses or a snifter to the Glencairn. I understand and appreciate shapes that concentrate the nose of a spirit, but the Glencairn's opening is so narrow that I find it uncomfortable to drink from. I have to tip my head more than tipping the glass. And I don't like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpstylz Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Seems a bit gimmicky to me, I would go with the smallest size, I don't like to have a huge glass with a tiny bit of whisky in it. The smaller fit better in the hand, and allow the glass to warm while you are holding it. Could just be personal preference though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I would probably go with the Island, just because the Lowland is already very close to the Glencairns I already have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor22 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Get them all and report back on which works best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdodso3 Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 10-4 sailor22. I love my glencairnes but want to try something new. I agree with moose. I like the smaller sized glasses for drinking bourbon since I typically only pour 2-3 ounces.I'll probably go with the highland and lowland and see how they drink. The island seems too much like a highball glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I would probably go with the Island, just because the Lowland is already very close to the Glencairns I already have.Edit: I meant to say Highland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburlowski Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I have a pair of their bourbon glasses (the smallest ones) and use them frequently. They have a nice heft to them and accommodate the occasional ice cube.https://eshop.villeroy-boch.com/us/shopping/show_113615 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpstylz Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 The Island looks a lot like the riedel O and the lowland looks glencairn. I'd go highland- the inbetweener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyfish Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 In what respect is any of them superior to a Glencairn at half (or less) the price? (That's a question, as I always have to tell my wife, not a criticism.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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