[Closed] The glencairn glass

I think different sorts of glasses are designed to optimise the containment of the liquid according to evaporation, sediment capture, keeping cool, stability, handling, etc.

Champagne flutes are long and thin, to avoid the drink going flat quickly, as larger surface area means more bubbles escape. Beer glasses are different according to the type of beer; tall narrow wheat beer glasses aid the preservation of carbonation (like champagne glasses), and a good foamy head. So maybe there's something about the way the glass is shaped, which adds to the enjoyment of the whisky, somehow. I think there's some science in it. Another reason is that different designs show off the colour of the beer in a particular way, and fashion has a part to play in it. I think brandy is served in those large ballons so that the cupped hand can gently warm the liquid and keep it at the optimum temperature.

Standard beer 'vases' are designed to be held easily and allow a decent head. It's all carefully thought out you know.

I had no idea you needed glasses ton.

[img] [/img] Want that one!

While I'd love a prop from [i]Blade Runner[/i], an all-time favourite film, and it's a cool looking glass, I have to say, [i]How much![/i]
Beer, I drink out of any container that stops it being a large puddle on the floor. And scotch? Usually one of a variety of shot glasses, or occasionally a nice heavy tumbler.

Got two myself this year.
I always thought the glencairn glass was more of a tasting glass. Shaped to enhance the aroma of a small amount of liquid. Really it's whatever works for you. I prefer drinking whisky from a small wine glass recently, similar to a glencairn but not as pronounced.