A new type of whisky glass for single malts

[Quaich1]

Norlan Announces Kickstarter Campaign to Fund Its New Whisky Glass-

Here's their concept-

By combining modern digital technologies and advanced double-walled glassblowing handcraft, Norlan has created a hybrid-designed glass that not only brings together the best qualities of the archetypal tumbler and snifter, but improves upon the essential scent delivery. Through scientific study and bio mimicry, Norlan has developed a patent pending feature that dramatically increases the rate of oxidization within the glass. This feature, a series of specially positioned protrusions, or "fins,"? inside the glass, serves to agitate the liquid, creating ocean-like waveforms that release the ethanol vapors more quickly and deliver the expressive and desirable flavor notes to the drinker.

Full article at:

http://whiskyinformative.com/2015/10/27/norlan-announces-kickstarter-campaign-to-fund-its-new-whisky-glass/


Comments and opinions?
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[Oakster]

It's a strange looking beast!

And at $48 for 2 glasses (£30ish) they are going to be only for those with a fair bit of disposable income. Like the 1 backer they've had so far that has bought the $1500 reward!

I'll stick with the Glencairn :D

[Quaich1]

[Brummie]

I like to hold my whisky tasting glass and not warm the whisky in it at the same time, I use a coppita style glass with a long stem or sometimes a glencairn glass with its stumpy base to hold. To me this glass is absolutely no good as you would have to cup it in your hand, and I doubt the double-wall would stop the heat transfer from hand to the whisky in the glass. I also doubt it would be any better than a coppita or glencairn at concentrating the flavours of your whisky when nosing.

[Oakster]

You're probably right but paying hundreds of pounds for a whisky puts you in the fair amount of disposable income category any way in my eyes!

My jury is out on this. It looks more like gimmick than science to me. I'll wait for someone on here to prove otherwise.

[sorren]

No thank you ..

[ralfy legend]

Im happy with what ivecgot thanks plus never in a lifetime will i pay that for a glass

[leg_iron]

I'm happy with my Glencairn glass especially as it only cost me £5 from The Whisky Exchange.

[eelbrook]

You're all really polite. It's crap!

[leg_iron]

It's really being pushed on Facebook.

[krakow]

I saw this funny looking glass in a review video on youtube recently and wondered what it was. Can't remember what video it was now unfortunately.
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[arqueturus]

I'm absolute sucker for glasses. I enjoy the art in them. I bought a couple of LSA Whisky Glasses that were £40 for 2 and the water jug that goes with it.

[leg_iron]

Would be interesting to have someone compare whisky drunk the Norlan glass & a Glencairn glass to see if there is a difference between the 2 glasses. Let's see if the claims that Norlan make are true.

[unblended]

must admit I had forgotten about these glasses then saw some on ebay


has any one seen any in whisky shops


and like somebody said has anybody compared them with the same whiskies

richard

[jwbassman]

As a designer I really like the look of these glasses - in fact I bought a pack from the crowdfunding campaign last year

They are beautiful and in my opinion do add something to the 'experience'. Wether or not they make the whisky taste any different/better is surely a subjective matter. I seem to recall watching a video about these with Jim McEwan where he seemed to rate them... hang on here's a link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq-_EpQUN-c

I found the video where they showed you how they were made facinating...

Only negative I found was I wanted it to be heavier, they are very light and fairly delicate (as glasswear goes), I managed to crack the outer skin of mine when I caught it with a bottle