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A stem may look like a decorative feature, but in professional glassware it performs an important job. By giving the guest a place to hold the glass away from the bowl, stemmed glassware can reduce di…

A great highball looks simple: spirit, ice, mixer, garnish. But from a glassware perspective, there is much more happening inside that tall silhouette. The height and diameter of the glass influence h…

The right whiskey glass does more than hold a pour. Its shape can influence aroma, sipping experience, cocktail presentation, and even how guests perceive the quality of the whiskey being served. For…

A whiskey’s character is shaped long before it reaches the glass, but the vessel still plays an important role in how that character is experienced. The shape of a nosing glass can influence how…

A shot glass may be one of the smallest pieces of glassware behind the bar, but size does not make it simple. Change the height, rim, bowl, base, or capacity and you can completely change how a spirit…

In whiskey service, we spend a great deal of time talking about nosing glasses, rocks glasses, and crystal tumblers. Mugs receive less attention, but that does not make them less important. In fact, a…

A well-designed wine program does not begin and end with the bottle. Glassware is part of the tasting experience, and choosing the right shape can influence how a wine presents its aroma, color, tempe…