Sgtspitter101 Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 May have found a deal on some Norlan glasses. Thinking about acquiring a set. https://www.ebay.com/itm/114158385372 Link to post Share on other sites
PhantomLamb Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 I have a set that was gifted to me. Would recommend for lower proof bourbons, really gives you a sense of the nose. Link to post Share on other sites
ebo Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 When I get back to work, I'm going to purchase one of these. Link to post Share on other sites
PhantomLamb Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 On 10/31/2020 at 12:25 PM, Respectfully said: I have a set of their blown glass and a black set. I’m not overly impressed with them. I do like their heavy tumblers and plan to buy more of them. The regular Norlan glasses, when they're on sale 2/$30, is worth it, I think for spirits under 100 proof. The tumblers are pricey but really nice. My dad has a set of them and even for sipping neat they are really nice. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
PhantomLamb Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 3 hours ago, Respectfully said: The tumblers are pricy and I’m not sure why. But they feel great and I like the weight. I only have two which is all I need.... cuz I only have two hands. Haha. I don't get why either, definitely not worth $50/glass. Link to post Share on other sites
flahute Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 The tumbler is pretty cool. Never knew it existed until you guys mentioned it. Looks like it's really hard to make which likely explains the price. https://norlanglass.com/products/rauk-heavy-tumbler Scroll down and read about the production process. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
JCwhammie Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 I'm definitely out on paying $50 for a glass. I read the link Steve put about the making of the glass. I suppose that sounds alright. But if you want to make tge most of your glass you'll have pretty ice balls... https://meltdownice.com 1 Link to post Share on other sites
PhantomLamb Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 19 hours ago, flahute said: The tumbler is pretty cool. Never knew it existed until you guys mentioned it. Looks like it's really hard to make which likely explains the price. https://norlanglass.com/products/rauk-heavy-tumbler Scroll down and read about the production process. Yep, they are really sharp. Would definitely love them as a gift but not shelling out that kind of cash just yet. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
B.B. Babington Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 On 11/13/2020 at 3:31 PM, flahute said: The tumbler is pretty cool. Never knew it existed until you guys mentioned it. Looks like it's really hard to make which likely explains the price... That is a lot of craftsmanship and the price very reasonable given the labor. I've some doubts on their claims of how the glass improves the sip, but maybe it does. I'll stick to my brandy glasses that came free in a cognac gift set. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
PhantomLamb Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 14 hours ago, B.B. Babington said: That is a lot of craftsmanship and the price very reasonable given the labor. I've some doubts on their claims of how the glass improves the sip, but maybe it does. I'll stick to my brandy glasses that came free in a cognac gift set. For the tumbler this is absolutely no improvement, it's just an awesome glass. For the regular Norlan, it is just a glencairn that takes up the surface area of a glass. I have a set of 4 of them that I got as gifts and I like them enough. Honestly, to me they made a huge difference in the drink. For example, I put some higher proof Jamaican rum in one and honestly couldn't make it through the drink, just way too much funk on the nose. However, when I moved over to standard old fashioned glass with the same drink, it was way more pleasant. So, IMO, I would say the Norlan glasses definitely concentrate the noise for all the little nuances. Link to post Share on other sites
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