The Perfect Measure Whisky Glass
I’ve written about whisky glasses several times before, check my overview of the best whisky glasses or my reviews of the Norlan whisky glass or the 1920s Blender’s Glass.
Recently Elixir Distillers (the bottling / product development branch of The Whisky Exchange) presented The Perfect Measure Glass, said to be the ultimate whisky & fine spirits tasting glass. It is designed by The Whisky Exchange team in collaboration with Glencairn Crystal. I ordered two boxes and used them for most of my reviews for about two weeks now.
Compared to the Rastal Bugatti (my favourite) the new glass has a slightly wider bowl and a slightly more narrow opening. It doesn’t have the slightly outward rim of the Bugatti though. I think it performs (amplifies) slightly better but the differences are subtle. In any case it doesn’t seem to exaggerate aromas, so it also works with higher strengths. Well done, improving an already excellent shape of glass.
While the bowl is slightly bigger, it is also wider (more evaporation surface) so you don’t need to pour a bigger measure to get enough aromas.
The biggest difference is probably the higher weight (110g vs. 76g). The stem is more sturdy and it simple feels nicely solid, though not as heavy as a Glencairn (170g).
The Perfect Whisky glass?
For everyday use, I believe it is. The Perfect Measure glass is easy to clean, it has a sturdy stem and feels well balanced. More importantly it highlights the spirit nicely (but the aromatic advantage over the Bugatti is not huge). It’s my new favourite for whisky and other fine spirits. It’s here to stay.
The Whisky Exchange is selling this whisky glass for around € 8, or € 40 for a six-pack. Granted, that’s more than the Bugatti (around € 4-5 on most websites).