gothbat Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Well, I know they’ve been mentioned in posts but I’ve never seen a thread about these glasses so I figured I’d start one. I bought a box of these not too long ago and I have to say I’m pretty impressed as these glasses combine features from 3 different glasses. First, and most importantly the bulb fits well in my palm which allows the bourbon to warm a little, just like drinking out of a snifter. The shape of the glass itself is essentially that of the Glencairn glass, which I never cared much for because of it's lack of palmability, so it’s good for nosing. This is actually a bigger version of the Glencairn glass on a stem. Finally, although it’s not really much of a feature, the long stem gives it the elegant look of a nice wine glass. I don’t think these will replace my snifters but so far they’re the only glass I’ve had that has come close, I’ll definitely get some use out of these! I consider these a good deal too, I don’t know what they go for in stores but the ad for them said list price was something ridiculous like $128.99 for a box of 6, I got a box of 6 for just under $30 shipped. Anyway, just thought I’d share. Here’s a picture: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNbourbon Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Hmmm -- I have a couple of those from Glenmorangie 50ml 'sets', which compare the basic SMSW with its wine-wood-finished siblings. They came with an accompanying, knobbed cover. Maybe not as big as you're using - -these will hold maybe 6 oz. -- but the exact shape/configuration.I haven't used them much, except when comparing single malts, and thus desiring the covering to mask aeration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denversps Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Gothbat, where were you able to find these for $30? I'd like to buy some. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gothbat Posted April 16, 2008 Author Share Posted April 16, 2008 Gothbat, where were you able to find these for $30? I'd like to buy some. ThanksI got mine from ebay, there's a guy on there that sells them pretty regularly with an opening bid of $14.99. (He's also got a set with a Buy it Now if you can't wait, only $63.99 + shipping...) Just search for "top ten barrel" and they should all come up. There's a set closing in 2 hours from when I post this that currently doesn't have any bids. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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