Glencairn glass with or without stem for single malt tasting

[Quaich1]

I've heard different views of the advantages and disadvantages of using a Glencairn glass with versus without a stem for single malt tastings. Some of this may have to do with the warming of the glass without the stem from the palm of the hand and its effects, etc. What is your view and why?
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[bifter]

Like adding water, I find my preference varies. Cognacs are often served warm which promotes the aromas, similarly sitting with a sherried whisky I will often let my hands warm the glass a little and enjoy the fruity notes. However, for me, the bourbon cask whiskies seem better at room temperature.

As for cooling whisky I don't enjoy ice but I accept some people prefer it. I even found an article that suggests that adding ice, while suppressing certain compounds, can encourage others:

http://blog.khymos.org/2007/06/03/new-perspectives-on-whisky-and-water/
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[John]

Personally i prefer a long stemmed tulip shape glass so i can recline my chair, put my feet up and enjoy my whisky without worrying i am warming the glass as i am holding it by the stem. Having said that warming the glass with your hand can open the whisky up a little, seems to work well on sherried whisky and port finished whisky.

[albo]

Depends what's clean in the cupboard if I'm honest.

I'd drink out of a pint glass if I had to

[Blakey]

I prefer a long stemmed glass but i have broken a few of them in my time as they tend to be more fragile and more expensive .