Eventually, the symbolism around the bowls affected their usage. Lower classes stuck with their simple wooden bowls, while the wealthy and powerful commissioned quaiches made of rare or culturally significant wood, precious metals, or both. By the 1500s, the vessels were used to show off wealth and status as often as they were used to drink. The first quaiches were made of wood and built purely for function, but as they grew as symbols, they began to take on new meaning. If we agree on all that, we can get back to the drinkware.Īgreeing also allows us to speed up to the quaich in the 16th century. So let’s agree that whiskey is an old drink, the Irish and the Scottish have equal claim to it, and it’s delicious no matter what kind you prefer. But, as a knowledgeable Scotsman once told us, the Irish were making whiskey well before that. The first written record of whiskey comes from the Lindores Abbey in Scotland in 1494. Okay, we should be upfront about the fact that no one has a definite date on the invention of the drink. And since whiskey is a Gaelic word too, when a modern person drinks whiskey from a quaich, they’re drinking almost exactly the way someone would have when whiskey was first invented. Both countries still have native Gaelic speakers and the language itself hasn’t changed much since it came to the British Isles roughly 2,500 years ago. The quaich is a drinking bowl with handles on either side and the word comes from the Gaelic word for cup, “cuach.” Like the history of whiskey itself, it has roots in both Ireland and Scotland. This is the history of the Glencairn whiskey glass.įor most of mankind’s whiskey drinking history people drank from a quaich ( sounds like “quake”). It’s become the go-to glass for every whiskey tasting we’ve been to for as long as we’ve been drinking whiskey, and it’s such a weird glass, we can’t help but wonder what the bigger story behind the shape is. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t find the origins of the distinctive Glencairn whiskey glass intriguing. Broadly, we feel the same way about whiskey. In fact, we spent a long time talking about how the best glass for beer is a glass with beer in it. There’s no wrong way to indulge in your favorite whiskey (unless it comes as some form of freaky handrub). We’re very much of the Ron Swanson mindset. If you’re thinking of the perfect gift for a bourbon lover, this is it.Just because a special shaped glass exists for whiskey drinking doesn’t mean anyone who drinks out of something else is wrong. It is also made of lead-free crystal, so it looks great. Sturdy, thick, robust, and dishwasher-safe, these are the main qualities of this set of bourbon glasses that kept us hooked. Another customer also loved it for its manly design, price, and packaging, not to mention the glasses’ solid construction. Moreover, it is worth the price that he is getting another set of these glasses. He said that it exceeded his expectations because it is easy to handle, convenient to wash, and can hold an average-sized ice cube. Vivocci Bourbon Plastic Rocks GlassesĪ customer loved his Amazon purchase of the Venero Crystal bourbon glasses. The Norlan whiskey glass helps lessen the alcohol fumes making the drink a lot less intense. This is an excellent glass to use when introducing bourbon, scotch, or rye to those who hate or love the drink. It is also double-walled to prevent your hand from warming the drink. The bourbon glass material is a bit flimsy, but we still love it since it helps reduce alcohol burn. Another happy buyer noted that the glass removed the alcohol punch, leaving the whiskey more pleasant. He was impressed when his wife, who hates whiskey, drank one shot from this glass. Advertise With Us Toggle submenu Advertise With UsĪ customer posted his comment on Amazon after researching and buying these glasses, and he said that it is a better alternative to Glencairn glasses.Cocktails & Recipes All collections (6).Gifts by Occasion Toggle submenu Gifts by Occasion.Gifts by Recipient Toggle submenu Gifts by Recipient.Gifts by Price Toggle submenu Gifts by Price.Whiskey Accessories Toggle submenu Whiskey Accessories.Wine Accessories Toggle submenu Wine Accessories.Party Supplies Toggle submenu Party Supplies.Non-Alcoholic Beverages Toggle submenu Non-Alcoholic Beverages.Beer Accessories & Supplies Toggle submenu Beer Accessories & Supplies.Kitchen, Dining & Service Toggle submenu Kitchen, Dining & Service.Bar Equipment Toggle submenu Bar Equipment.Bar Decor & Signs Toggle submenu Bar Decor & Signs.Home Bar Accessories Toggle submenu Home Bar Accessories.South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands (USD $).We are now accepting international orders! Check here for more details.Standard ground shipping is free for all US orders.
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