If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Meet the brandy snifter, a sophisticated friend to booze. The brandy snifter is a glass that takes itself ...

Just like it can feel like there’s a cooking instrument for every type of food or dish, there seems to be a dedicated glass for every kind of spirit and cocktail. And if you’re a fan of brandy or ...

When it comes to drinking whiskey in style, there are two common types of glassware: the narrow Glencairn snifter, designed for pushing aromas up toward the nose, and the tumbler, which feels more ...

It may sound like a pretentious thing to say on the surface, but the glass is one of the biggest factors in how you should be enjoying your bourbon. If you are throwing your cheap bourbon in with a ...

Is a martini still a martini when it’s served in a highball glass? And why does a snifter of Bloody Mary just sound wrong? The real question is whether a tall highball would really change the taste of ...