Glencairn v. Riedel Vinum whisky glasses

[Obsessed]

Which do you prefer, and why?

Thanks.

 

[TimmyBoston]

Glencairn is better for nosing. Riedel Single Malt is better for tasting.

 

[MacArthur Mike]

Glencairn is better for nosing. Riedel Single Malt is better for tasting.

agreed! I was lucky enough to get the Riedel Sommelier version as a present (hand blown crystal vs. machine made) and I love it. I am always worried about breaking it though.

 

[ginantonix]

Glencairn is better for nosing. Riedel Single Malt is better for tasting.

+1, and the Riedel feels finer. Way too fragile, though, I don't think mine lasted a month.

Any tulip/copita shaped glass should help with the nosing, you want something to hold in the aromas around the rim.