8 best whisky glasses to buy

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Best whisky glasses to buy at a glance

• Best whisky glasses for gifting: Oliver Bonas spinning whisky tumbler duo, £24.50, set of 2
• Best budget whisky glasses: Gentlemen's Hardware rocking whiskey glasses, £18, set of 2
• Best sustainable whisky glasses: Nkuku Mila tumblers, £45, set of 4
• Best minimalist whisky glass: Richard Brendon crystal rocks glass, £60, set of 2
• Best glass for single malt whiskies: Riedel Vinum Single Malt Whisky Glass, £49.95, set of 2
• Best double-walled whisky glass: Norlan whisky glass, £32.47
• Best whisky tumbler: Dartington Crystal Limelight Mitre Tumbler, £46, set of 2
• Best hybrid whisky glass: Denver & Liely Whisky Glass, £34.95

Best whisky glasses to buy 2024

Oliver Bonas spinning whisky tumbler duo

• Available from Oliver Bonas (£24.50, set of two)

Best whisky glasses for gifting

A perfect gift for the whisky connoisseur in your life, these unique tumblers have a gentle spinning top design. Put them on the accompanying marble coasters and let them twirl gently.

Available from:
Oliver Bonas (£24.50, set of two)

Gentlemen's Hardware rocking whiskey glasses

• Available from John Lewis (£18, set of two)

Best budget whiskey glasses

Sipping whiskey doesn't have to be expensive. These dynamic, cleverly designed whiskey glasses sit on an angle without spilling. Plus, the pair is under £20.

Available from:
John Lewis (£18, set of two)

Nkuku Mila tumblers

• Available from Nkuku (£45, set of four)

Best sustainable whisky glasses

These stylish, straight-edged tumblers are made from recycled glass that is washed, melted and hand-blown into striking new glassware, with a simple etched detail for ergonomic hold.

Available from:
Nkuku (£45, set of four)

Richard Brendon crystal rocks glass

• Available from Richard Brendon (£60, set of 2)

Best minimalist whisky glass

If you’re going to make just one purchase let it be this. These sleek crystal glasses are big enough for mixing up and muddling ingredients – perfect for stirred, short cocktails.

Available from:
Richard Brendon (£60, set of 2)

Riedel Vinum Single Malt Whisky Glass

Best glass for single malt whiskies

A tasting glass duo designed for sampling single malt whisky, that would also work for sipping digestifs.

Norlan Whisky Glass

• Available from Amazon (£32.47, single), Norlan (£53.20, set of 2)

Best double-walled whisky glass

The double-walled design of this glass offers aesthetic appeal while capturing the flavours and aromas of the spirit. One for the whisky nerds.

Available from:
Amazon (£32.47, single)
Norlan (£52.20/set of 2)

Dartington Crystal Limelight Mitre Tumbler

• Available from Dartington Crystal (£46/set of 2)

Best whisky tumbler

Every whisky drinker needs a y, reassuringly weighty glass to cradle in their hands (preferably by a roaring fire). This is our pick.

Available from:
Dartington Crystal (£46/set of 2)

Denver & Liely Whisky Glass

• Available from Master of Malt (£34.95)

Best hybrid whisky glass

A sleek hand-blown glass designed as a cross between a ic snifter and a tumbler, this is a great option for both drams and longer drinks.

Available from:
Master of Malt (£34.95)

Now you've got your glasses and your whisky, try mixing one of our punchy cocktails…

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